A Conceptual Multi-Dimensional Model for Smart Learning Environments

Abstract

Internet of things (IoT) and the availability of personal devices give many choices for people to learn everything, anytime, and anywhere by connecting to the Internet. This condition changes all aspects of learning environment: spaces, contents, processes, assessment, and skills. It brings a vision of Smart Learning Environments (SLE) as the concept of applying smart environment to expand the learning environment, which can enhance learning processes by integrating smart technology and pedagogy aspects. This research uses qualitative synthesis by classifying SLE research topics to obtain SLE dimensions. Our SLE’s conceptual model consists of multi-dimension of SLE, both internal and external factors of learning. The multi-dimensional model in SLE includes smart learning (SmL), smart pedagogy (SmP), and smart supporting system (SmS). This result is essential to design a learning environment that can be arranged by learners. They can utilize all conditions and devices according to personal needs, anywhere, anytime, and anyhow by considering aspects of pedagogy.