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IoT in the Classroom
You may be unfamiliar with the term IoT ( Internet of Things ), but you likely use it every day . IoT is a network of devices connected to the internet that deliver real-time insights to connected devices , such as cell phones , laptops , or even your television . These “ smart ” devices offer a unique benefit in the classroom in the form of interactive whiteboards , e-books , 3-D printers , security cameras , and attendance tracking systems . Use of IoT can remove barriers to learning such as location , language , and economic standing .
A recent TEDx article highlighted a Fargo , North Dakota , teacher , Kayla Delzer , and her use of technology in the classroom . She believes it can revolutionize education , but only if used correctly . “ Using technology simply for the sake of using it is wasteful ,” Delzer says . “ If tech doesn ’ t transform your classroom , your teaching or your students ’ learning , skip it .” One easy rule of thumb : If a project can be done using paper or pencil but you ’ re doing it on a computer or device , it ’ s not transforming your classroom . The possibilities for technology in the K-12 classroom setting are endless and , if implemented correctly , change the course of education as we know it .
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