Abstract
The development of new technologies enables learners to learn more effectively, efficiently, flexibly and comfortably. Learners utilize smart devices to access digital resources through wireless network and to immerse in both personalized and seamless learning. Smart education, a concept that describes learning in digital age, has gained increased attention. This paper discusses the definition of smart education and presents a conceptual framework. A four-tier framework of smart pedagogies and ten key features of smart learning environments are proposed for foster smart learners who need master knowledge and skills of the 21st century learning. The smart pedagogy framework includes class-based differentiated instruction, group-based collaborative learning, individual-based personalized learning and mass-based generative learning. Furthermore, a technological architecture of smart education, which emphasizes the role of smart computing, is proposed. The tri-tier architecture and key functions are all presented. Finally, challenges of smart education are discussed.
Highlights
With the exponential technological advances, anything could be instrumented, interconnected, and infused with intelligent design, so is education
Educational projects focused on smart education have been performed globally in recent years (e.g. Chan 2002; Choi and Lee 2012; Hua 2012; IBM 2012; Kankaanranta and Mäkelä 2014)
In 1997, Malaysia first carried out a smart education project, Malaysian Smart School Implementation Plan (Chan 2002)
Summary
With the exponential technological advances, anything could be instrumented, interconnected, and infused with intelligent design, so is education. Educational projects focused on smart education have been performed globally in recent years In 1997, Malaysia first carried out a smart education project, Malaysian Smart School Implementation Plan (Chan 2002). Smart schools, which are supported by government, aim to improve the educational system in order to achieve the National Philosophy of Education and to prepare work force that meets the challenges of the 21st century. Eight Future Schools that focus on creating diverse learning environments are established. Australia collaborated with IBM and designed a smart, multi-disciplinary student-centric education system (IBM 2012). Their system links schools, tertiary institutions and workforce training. The challenges of facilitating smart education are presented to inspire researchers and educators who are interested in smart education design and development
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