Enhancing IoT Literacy: Assessing the Impact of Educational Interventions on IoT Application Awareness and Understanding Among University Students
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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.7536Keywords:
Autonomous interaction, Educational interventions, Intervention, Internet of Things, IoT, IoT architectureAbstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing modern education by making it possible for students to have individualized, interactive learning experiences, yet many students lack a strong understanding of its technical aspects. This study assessed the impact of educational interventions to enhance University students’ awareness and understanding of IoT applications of 258 Information Technology and Computer Engineering students at Bulacan State University – Bustos Campus. Using a mixed-methods design, pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted alongside lectures, hands-on activities, simulations, and case studies to evaluate learning outcomes. Before the intervention, students claimed they'd been quite aware of IoT in everyday life, but they didn't know much about technical areas pertaining to system architecture and data transfer. Post-intervention findings revealed significant improvements in all learning dimensions. Paired samples t-test results showed enhanced understanding of IoT’s role in education (t = -2.48, p = 0.014), ability to explain real-world applications (t = -2.65, p = 0.009), knowledge of system components (t = -4.06, p < .001), and increased confidence in applying IoT in academic and professional contexts (t = -2.53, p = 0.012). All instructional methods were rated effective, with hands-on activities and lectures emerging as the most impactful in terms of engagement, clarity, retention, and real-world application. Overall, the intervention significantly improved students' IoT literacy, underscoring the importance of combining traditional and experiential learning strategies. These findings support the integration of targeted IoT instruction in higher education to better prepare students for technology-driven careers.
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