Much is being said about the Internet of Things (IoT) but there is little focus on education regarding the possible opportunities and threats of IoT. From smart homes, to smart cars, to wearable technologies such as the Fitbit, current trends suggest that, regardless of what the “thing” is, if it can be connected to the Internet, it will be connected and soon. In a number of sectors, settings, and fields the convergence of different technologies working together through IoT to solve problems is being harnessed to improve outcomes. Few would argue that IoT has significant potential to impact how we live and work, yet there are many complexities surrounding the data that is being collected from everywhere on almost everyone.
What does the IoT mean for education? What beneficial outcomes might exist? What forms of exploitation or threats might need to be considered? Integrate content/thoughts/concepts from a minimum of 2 research articles into your initial post.
For each of the Discussions you will post one thread of at least 300 words. The assignment requires a high level of thought and investigation on a number of important topics and related questions. Your posts must demonstrate course-related knowledge from the assigned readings and presentations and you are to support your assertions with at least two scholarly research articles in APA 7th-ed format. Sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Important ideas from the assigned weekly reading in the textbook may be used as one of the required references for your initial post. No plagiarism Nos selling assignment or advertising on the website
Article
Where is the “theory” within the field of educational technology research?
Video
Watch: Internet of Things (IoT)
https://youtu.be/LlhmzVL5bm8
Watch: Connecting Devices and People with the Internet of Things in 2019
Connecting Devices and People with the Internet of Things
https://youtu.be/Y8BxMWwW4KI
