A Conceptual Framework for Determining Acceptance of Internet of Things (IoT) in Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan

Abstract

The IoT is the latest innovation and increasingly growing area to be implemented in all areas of life especially in higher education. This has created new excitement and challenges for the academicians, this study will focus on IoT adoption and acceptance in higher educational institutes of Pakistan. The way IoT in learning environments supports educators can influence how we collaborate, communicate and operate. In this research, we focus on two aspects to investigate here. Firstly, how students are taught and; Secondly, how educational institutions can bring in IoT to improve learning. This study explores the important aspects which influence the IoT acceptance and usage in an academic setting with in higher education institutes of Pakistan. Current study lays foundation for a comprehencive framework using trusted models of technology and social psychology like Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2). This research proposes the network analysis approach to observe the users’ behavior towards different IoT applications usage in higher education. The consideration of key deliverables that have significant effect on the acceptance of Internet of Things (IoT) in higher education institutions of Pakistan and the in-depth analysis showed that few applications are being used heavily compared to all other applications. This study provides basis for developing countries, to increase wider acceptance and use of IoT technologies in higher education to provide benefits for both students’ and faculty members.