Characterization of the use of the internet of things in the institutions of higher education of the City of Barranquilla and its Metropolitan Area

Abstract

The four pillars of IoT (People, Processes, Data and Things) have created the need to have an education system that empowers the new generations of digital citizens who understand the emerging technologies offered by IoT, the impact it has on the society the widespread adoption of the same and the correct application of the information that is captured. The purpose of this project is to diagnose the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the higher education institutions of Barranquilla and its metropolitan area and to develop a strategy that encourages the use of IoT in these institutions. There is great potential in the definition of new projects related to IoT, a series of opportunities that must be identified and developed within higher education institutions, which will improve the quality of life of the community in general. Currently, the IoT already offers added value and, over time, its potential will increase thanks to the work in innovation that is being carried out in various areas such as Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, Education, Health, Mining and Industrial Sector, Mobile vision and mitigation of proactive risks, among others. Education is not unconnected to this phenomenon and important developments have taken place in universities throughout the world, which will be described in the development of the work. This project aims, in addition to diagnosing the current state of IoT in our institutions of higher education and to define a strategy for its promotion, raise awareness about the role of IoT and the challenges it represents in formal education.