IOT- BASED INNOVATION FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The development of digital technology, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), has brought significant impacts across various fields, including education. IoT, as a network of interconnected smart devices, enables real-time data collection and analysis, making it highly potential to support adult education that emphasizes needs, experiences, and problem-solving. This study aims to analyze the utilization of IoT as an innovation in adult education and skills development by employing a qualitative descriptive method through a literature study. Data were collected from international journals, books, reports from international organizations, and case studies in Indonesia, and were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings indicate that IoT can support personalized learning, expand educational access for marginalized communities, strengthen industry-based skills, and improve the efficiency and sustainability of education. However, challenges include the digital divide, limited infrastructure, low digital literacy, as well as privacy and data security issues. Therefore, cross-sector collaboration is required to build an IoT-based education ecosystem that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. This study highlights that IoT has the potential to become a strategic innovation for improving the quality of non-formal education and adult skills development, provided there is sufficient support in terms of policies, infrastructure, and digital literacy.