Unlocking the Potential of IoT for Interactive and Collaborative Learning: Case Studies in Higher Education

This paper presents two case studies that explore the integration of environmental awareness and IoT technology in interactive and collaborative learning environments. In the first case study, a comprehensive assessment was conducted to measure the digital data competence of university students in relation to their understanding of standards and regulations for healthy and energy efficient learning spaces. The assessment encompassed their knowledge of relevant variables for classroom health, such as temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and lighting, as well as their familiarity with recommended energy-saving thresholds. The results highlighted gaps in digital data competence among the participants, indicating a need for targeted interventions to enhance their understanding and awareness of these standards. The results of the second case study demonstrated the effectiveness of the serious game in promoting student engagement and facilitating their understanding of the importance of adhering to recommended thresholds. By integrating digital data competence, and IoT technology, universities can empower students to become active participants in creating healthy and energy-efficient classrooms. Furthermore, by utilizing data from IoT systems, students can enhance their skills in data management, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other data processing techniques. This integration provides them with valuable hands-on experience in working with real-world data, analyzing patterns, and making data-driven decisions.

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Cite this work: Bernardo Tabuenca, Alejandro Leo-Ramirez, Manuel Uche-Soria, Edmundo Tovar, Wolfgang Greller, Christos Rodosthenous, Efstathios Mavrotheris, "Unlocking the Potential of IoT for Interactive and Collaborative Learning: Case Studies in Higher Education." Towards a Hybrid, Flexible and Socially Engaged Higher Education (ICL 2023), 2024.
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