Opportunities and Challenges of Using IoT (Internet ‎of Things) in Education for Creating Sustainable ‎Learning Environment among School Students

  • Authors

    • Thamilvanan G Department of Education,‎ Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to The University of Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Guru P Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Bhuvaneswari J Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Sathyapriya J Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Sindhu Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Swathi S Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    • Amirtha A Faculty of Management Studies Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, ‎Tamil Nadu, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/v8ydtm81

    Received date: August 14, 2025

    Accepted date: August 21, 2025

    Published date: September 21, 2025

  • Internet of Things (IoT); Education; Chi-Square Analysis

  • Abstract

    The use of IoT in educational settings has made room for novel concepts that will enhance the ‎overall quality of the educational experience for both students and teachers. The Internet of ‎Things (IoT) is the subject of research that is being done right now, and it is being used to build ‎smart classrooms, laboratories, and even whole campuses. Research has been conducted on the ‎effectiveness of IoT-based intelligent learning systems, and there is still a significant amount of ‎information that has to be uncovered on the Internet of Things (IoT) in the classroom. Despite ‎the many potential benefits that may be gained by using IoT in the classroom, there could be a ‎cost to pay in terms of the loss of confidentiality and safety. Unique answers to ‎each of these issues may become available soon. The Internet of Things, which will ‎be constructed on a foundation that is unique to digital technology, has the potential to have a ‎tremendous influence on how we will learn in the years to come. Students may simplify ‎classroom duties such as taking notes, checking schedules, and doing research by using portable ‎Internet of Things devices.‎

    The most significant benefits for educational institutions would be a decrease in overall operating ‎expenses and an increase in energy efficiency. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network that is ‎constantly growing to accommodate more "connected things" than ever before. The use of ‎Internet of Things technology in academic institutions is analogous to entering a new, ‎transformative phase. This new phase offers unique options for upgrading educational ‎facilities as well as the teaching and learning process. This study investigates the Internet of ‎Things (IoT) and the many applications that it may have in the educational setting. In addition to ‎this, it intends to explore the present state of research, the challenges that have been experienced, ‎as well as the possible future implications of the Internet of Things on educational institutions‎.

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    G, T. ., P, G. ., J, B. ., J, S. ., Sindhu, S, S. ., & A, A. (2025). Opportunities and Challenges of Using IoT (Internet ‎of Things) in Education for Creating Sustainable ‎Learning Environment among School Students. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(5), 765-772. https://doi.org/10.14419/v8ydtm81