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The Internet of Things in Education: Adoption Patterns and Learning Outcomes from a Ghanaian Case Study

by Patricia Koryo Matey, Owusu Appiah Rubbin, Selorm Adablanu
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 51
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Patricia Koryo Matey, Owusu Appiah Rubbin, Selorm Adablanu
10.5120/ijca2025925811

Patricia Koryo Matey, Owusu Appiah Rubbin, Selorm Adablanu . The Internet of Things in Education: Adoption Patterns and Learning Outcomes from a Ghanaian Case Study. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 51 ( Oct 2025), 32-41. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925811

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author = { Patricia Koryo Matey, Owusu Appiah Rubbin, Selorm Adablanu },
title = { The Internet of Things in Education: Adoption Patterns and Learning Outcomes from a Ghanaian Case Study },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Oct 2025 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 51 },
month = { Oct },
year = { 2025 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 32-41 },
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Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly transforming educational environments by connecting smart devices and enabling data-driven, interactive learning experiences. This study examines IoT adoption patterns in high school broadly - including factors influencing adoption, the impact on student learning outcomes, and the challenges to implementation - based on a case study survey of 65 students and teachers in an academic institution. Questionnaires and interviews were used to gather both quantitative and qualitative insights. Most participants recognized IoT’s potential to enhance education, with 74% agreeing that IoT can improve teaching and learning. An overwhelming 89% of students expressed interest in IoT-powered learning experiences. Participants reported improved student engagement, teaching effectiveness, and personalized learning when IoT tools were integrated. However, significant barriers to widespread IoT adoption were identified. Key challenges include financial constraints (e.g. high implementation costs and unclear return on investment), technical limitations (infrastructure and interoperability issues), and human factors such as limited IoT expertise among staff, resistance to change, and inadequate training. Notably, 66% of respondents cited cost as a major deterrent, and 69% observed that resistance to new technology hinders adoption. The study underscores IoT’s transformative potential to create more engaging and effective high school environments, provided that institutions address the highlighted challenges. Strategic investments in technological infrastructure, faculty training, and awareness programs are recommended to harness IoT benefits. By overcoming these barriers, high schools can leverage IoT to foster personalized, interactive learning and improve student outcomes.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Internet of Things (IoT); High School; IoT Adoption; Learning Outcomes; Educational Technology; Smart Learning Environments

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