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Transforming Educational Institutions: Harnessing the Power of Internet of Things, Cloud, and Fog Computing

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  • Afzal Badshah

    (Department of Computing, Islamabad Campus, Hamdard University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Ghani Ur Rehman

    (Department of Computer Science and Bioinformatics, Khushal Khan University, Karak 27200, Pakistan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Haleem Farman

    (Smart Systems Engineering Lab, Department of Communications and Networks Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 66833, Saudi Arabia
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Anwar Ghani

    (Department of Computer and Software Engineering, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Shahid Sultan

    (Department of Computer Science, National Northern University, Nowshera 24110, Pakistan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Muhammad Zubair

    (Department of Computer Science and Bioinformatics, Khushal Khan University, Karak 27200, Pakistan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Moustafa M. Nasralla

    (Smart Systems Engineering Lab, Department of Communications and Networks Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 66833, Saudi Arabia
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, and fog computing are now a reality and have become the vision of the smart world. Self-directed learning approaches, their tools, and smart spaces are transforming traditional institutions into smart institutions. This transition has a positive impact on learner engagement, motivation, attendance, and advanced learning outcomes. In developing countries, there are many barriers to quality education, such as inadequate implementation of standard operating procedures, lack of involvement from learners and parents, and lack of transparent performance measurement for both institutions and students. These issues need to be addressed to ensure further growth and improvement. This study explored the use of smart technologies (IoT, fog, and cloud computing) to address challenges in student learning and administrative tasks. A novel framework (a five-element smart institution framework) is proposed to connect administrators, teachers, parents, and students using smart technologies to improve attendance, pedagogy, and evaluation. The results showed significant increases in student attendance and homework progress, along with improvements in annual results, student discipline, and teacher/parent engagement.

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  • Afzal Badshah & Ghani Ur Rehman & Haleem Farman & Anwar Ghani & Shahid Sultan & Muhammad Zubair & Moustafa M. Nasralla, 2023. "Transforming Educational Institutions: Harnessing the Power of Internet of Things, Cloud, and Fog Computing," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-20, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:15:y:2023:i:11:p:367-:d:1278916
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