Essential Question: Design an object that could be classified as belonging to “The Internet of Things” and describe how it could contribute to your classroom.I had never heard of the "Internet of Things (IoT)." "IoT is simple: it’s about connecting devices over the internet, letting them talk to us, applications, and each other" (Kobie, 2015). According to Morgan (2014), it could be just about anything with an on or off switch. "This includes everything from cellphones, coffee makers, washing machines, headphones, lamps, wearable devices and almost anything else you can think of. This also applies to components of machines, for example a jet engine of an airplane or the drill of an oil rig." There are many issues concerning IoT. Security, privacy and data sharing, and how to use all of this data top the list (Morgan, 2014). The question is should this stop us from using it? We already use computers so another new device doesn't really add much more of a threat according to Kobie. Also all of this new realm of connection adds new experience. For example, "Bell’s telephone eventually took off not only because it offered faster communication, but because it created a more enriching – more human – experience" (Meyers, 2014). The Apple Watch has haptic feedback, biometric sensing, and integrated notifications that connect people to where they are. Most of the hype has come from efficiency, but as demonstrated above social experience could be largely affected as well (Meyers, 2014). My IoT Object I always wish that music could be matched to my mood. I can never decide what to listen to, and no matter how many times I arrange my playlist it is never right the next time. I know we are getting closer to this with choosing what you like and dislike. The problem is our likes and dislikes change so often. In the classroom, I let my students listen to music in class. I don't always let them pick. I would be much more open to music if music was chosen for them so they didn't waste so much time search for the right song. Then after that song is over the trend repeats. So much time is wasted. To make this device I would imagine many sensors to take various body vitals. Then these vitals would have to be matched to music you like to listen to with a particular set of vitals. I'm not really sure if this would work or not, but it would be really cool if it did. Sources
Kobie, N. (2015, May 06). What is the internet of things? Retrieved June 13, 2016, from https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/06/what-is-the-internet-of-things-google Meyers, M. (2014, December 03). Can the Internet of Things make education more student-focused? - Government 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2016, from http://government-2020.dupress.com/can-internet-things-make-education-student-focused/ Morgan, J. (2014, May 13). A Simple Explanation Of 'The Internet Of Things' Retrieved June 13, 2016, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#292f436f6828
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6/14/2016 11:44:42 am
So this is like a biofeedback device. Is the purpose of this device to get the students in a specific mood or to find what music they like to listen too? I know some music pumps students up. It would be great to use this device to get students ready to exercise or to read. We could use this devise as part of classroom management. Okay, maybe I ma going to far, but what do you think?
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Sara Lucas
6/16/2016 04:50:55 am
My idea was that the device figures out their mood and plays music accordingly. However, I like the idea of using music to change their mood. That would be even better. That would help me more as a teacher. Again I'm not sure how feasible this is but the assignment was to dream up anything.
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Great video explaining how the IoT connects to sensors and devices and the benefit of all things connected. I also liked you idea for a mood sensing music player. I too struggle with what I want to here and when. Do you and your students choose music to listen to as a class or is it more of a one on one time with headphones? I always try to play music during writing time and again during choice time. Usually it is something calming like Enya for writing and a more upbeat for playtime, like Jack Johnson. Great idea!
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Sara Lucas
6/19/2016 02:06:18 am
I have tried headphones and students using their own devices but they wasted too much time. So I have been using a playlist and I have a suggestion box at the back of my classroom. I then go through the suggestions and pick school appropriate songs that I can stand listening to. Also ouadmin got on us about prohibiting other electronics.
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gerald scarzella
6/18/2016 09:28:31 am
Wonder what would play if you are not thinking about anything in particular or feeling any specific emotion? Maybe it's time for upbeat exciting music! I like the idea. If the biomonitor is sensing the whole class, how do you choose the one song? Maybe randomly choose a student and play music according to their mood? I know some teachers just play what THEY want to hear. I like how you are letting students choose (well, at least their mood choose) I wonder what mood would bring the player to play Screamo... ;-)
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Sara Lucas
6/19/2016 02:09:56 am
I think it would be more beneficial on an individual basis. As the whole class will have differences. I have no idea how this would work I just like the idea. I also really liked the idea Douglass had. He said maybe it could be used to change mood. This way if someone was having s rough day the music would slowly shift to be more positive.
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Sarah K
6/18/2016 07:38:04 pm
Sara,
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Sara Lucas
6/19/2016 02:12:06 am
I have definitely tried letting student use their own devices. No matter how many times I explain they need to take no more than one minute to find a song and then leave their device alone it never works. My students end up using more time to find songs than to work on what they have been assigned.
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