Internet of Everything: 2015 [slide deck] — from businessinsider.com
Excerpt:
BI Intelligence has created a slideshow highlighting the most important ways the Internet of Everything market will develop, the benefits newly connected devices will offer consumers and businesses, and the potential barriers that could inhibit growth.
From DSC:
We continue to see more articles and innovations that involve the Internet of Things (IoT) or the Internet of Everything (IoE). This trend has made me reflect upon what I think will be a future, required subset of needed expertise within the fields of Instructional Design, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Product Development, Programming, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), and likely other fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality(VR) as well.
And that is, we will need people who can craft learning experiences from the presence of beacons/sensors and that integrate such concepts as found in “If This Then That” (ifttt.com) whereby one is putting the Internet and cloud/mobile-based applications to work for you. Certainly, those involved in retail are already busy working on these types of projects. But those of us involved with learning, human computer interaction (HCI), and interface design need to get involved as well.
For example, this potential scenario of a K-12 field trip might be fodder for such a learning experience.
So for those individuals who are involved with the aforementioned disciplines…we need to pulse check what new affordances are coming from the rollout and further development of the IoT/IoE.
A potential scenario
A teacher takes a group of students on a field trip to their city’s recycling center.
The city has installed sensors/beacons next to their bins. They’ve also made Wi-Fi available (but only during normal hours of operation).
Upon arriving, the city’s beacons sense that mobile devices are in its proximity — including one that’s been pre-registered as a K-12 teacher — and thus take the following steps:
Meanwhile, upon returning to school:
The Internet of Things is far bigger than anyone realizes (Part 1) — from wired.com by Daniel Burrus
Excerpt:
The Internet of Things really comes together with the connection of sensors and machines. That is to say, the real value that the Internet of Things creates is at the intersection of gathering data and leveraging it. All the information gathered by all the sensors in the world isn’t worth very much if there isn’t an infrastructure in place to analyze it in real time.
Cloud-based applications are the key to using leveraged data. The Internet of Things doesn’t function without cloud-based applications to interpret and transmit the data coming from all these sensors. The cloud is what enables the apps to go to work for you anytime, anywhere.
The Internet of Things is far bigger than anyone realizes (Part 2) — from wired.com by Daniel Burrus
Excerpt:
When we truly consider the ramifications of connecting a vast array of data-gathering sensors, devices, and machines together, what’s important to realize is that information will be translated into action at a rate that we have never seen before. We are closing in on a world with infinitesimal reaction times, immediate responses to changing conditions, and unparalleled control in managing assets and resources.
The key is not to think small. Like I said, the Internet of Things (IoT) is not merely about creating savings within current industry models. It’s about upending old models entirely, creating new services and new products. There is no one sector where the Internet of Things is making the biggest impact; it will disrupt every industry imaginable, including agriculture, energy, security, disaster management, and healthcare, just to name a few.
The Hitchhikers Guide to iBeacon Hardware: A Comprehensive Report by Aislelabs
Excerpt:
In this report we examine 16 different iBeacon hardware vendors, including Estimote, Kontakt, and Gimbal. Over the past three months, we have stress tested the beacons under many conditions examining every aspect of them. This is the first and most comprehensive report of its kind.
Addendum on 11/19/14:
Excerpt:
We’re really excited to unveil an enormous new set of software tools and services that make deploying and managing a beacon network easier than ever. A fallacy in the market right now is that all beacon hardware is created equal. It’s not. But although well-designed hardware is important, the real differentiation comes down to how tightly integrated that hardware is with software up the stack—from firmware to mobile SDKs to APIs to web services.Our flexible and extensible software allows remote configuration and management, enterprise-grade security, and rich analysis of data in real time for your entire beacon network.
Also, from the press release (emphasis DSC):
Signul is a complete package of hardware and an easy-to-use App. By integrating with IFTTT, Signul users will be able to easily initiate automation in other IFTTT Channels. For example, Signul will turn on your lights as you pull into your garage or turn on your home’s air conditioner or heater when you leave work.
“Our goal is to help people simplify and automate their digital lives and integrating with IFTTT dramatically expands the potential of Signul. Based on the simple premise of ‘IF This Then That’, IFTTT is quickly becoming the leading web-based automation service. And with our own Channel, users can easily use Signul to connect with some of the most popular Internet of Things devices in the marketplace,” said Trent Shumay, CTO of Finger Food Studios.
From DSC:
This is the same concept that I was trying to get at my “What if we were to combine “If This Then That” with iBeacons/sensors?” blog posting. This concept has enormous potential for learning at all levels — K-12, higher ed, and in the corporate/business world. It gets at the intersection/blending of the physical world with the digital world. Where you are and what you are near will allow you to automatically bring up relevant resources.
One can see this concept being played out in things like campus tours, in setting up and running chemistry or physics experiments, in touring art galleries, and more. And if it’s implemented with a level of intrigue and digital storytelling baked into it, this could be a very powerful way to engage our students (as well as employees)! In fact, such a concept has implications for ubiquitous, lifelong learning.
iBeacons give visitors to the Palmer Museum of Art a customized experience — from news.psu.edu by Katie Jacobs
Excerpt:
Soon, there will be new, high-tech additions to the Palmer Museum’s galleries — small electronic devices that will be stuck to walls behind paintings, hidden under shelves or concealed in corners. You won’t be able to see them, but your mobile devices will.
The devices ares iBeacons, small transmitters created by Apple that communicate with nearby smartphones. If a visitor has the correct mobile app installed, content will be automatically sent to the phone with more information about the nearby artwork.
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“Sometimes I’ll lead tours with visitors and focus on the works of art I think are particularly fascinating,” says Kletchka. “I thought it would be wonderful if everyone could have that experience here — they can learn more about the objects they are interested in on their own terms.”
From DSC:
iBeacons, sensors, & similar machine-to-machine (M2M) communications: Connecting the physical world with the digital world while opening up enormous possibilities for education & training-related applications.
From DSC:
I’m thinking out loud again…
What if were were to be able to take the “If This Then That (IFTTT)” concept/capabilities and combine it with sensor-based technologies? It seems to me that we’re at the very embryonic stages of some very powerful learning scenarios, scenarios that are packed with learning potential, engagement, intrigue, interactivity, and opportunities for participation.
For example, what would happen if you went to one corner of the room, causing an app on your mobile device to launch and bring up a particular video to review? Then, after the viewing of the video, a brief quiz appears after that to check your understanding of the video’s main points. Then, once you’ve submitted the quiz — and it’s been received by system ABC — this triggers an unexpected learning event for you.
Combining the physical with the digital…
Establishing IFTTT-based learning playlists…
Building learning channels…learning triggers…learning actions…
Setting a schedule of things to do for a set of iBeacons over a period of time (and being able to save that schedule of events for “next time”).
Hmmm…there’s a lot of potential here!
Now throw augmented reality, wearables, and intelligent tutoring into the equation! Whew!
We need to be watching out for how machine-to-machine (M2M) communications can be leveraged in the classrooms and training programs across the globe.
One last thought here…
How are we changing our curricula to prepare students to leverage the power of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
What’s new in iOS 8? — from apple.com
Review: iOS 8 brings new features and high performance to Apple’s mobile devices — from geekwire.com by Blair Hanley Frank
20 iOS 8 New Features & Tips You Need To Know — from hongkiat.com
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New in iOS 8: Start Text-To-Speech Easily with Speak Screen — from bdmtech.blogspot.com / Assistive Technology Blog
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The exciting impacts of iOS8 on iBeacon — from blog.fosbury.co by Willem Spruijt
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Apple Adds Bundles And Previews To Give App Developers More Way — from techcrunch.com by Darrell Etherington
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Why We’re Excited About iOS 8 and How to Get the Most Out of It — from trueventures.com
Excerpt:
The features that excite me the most in iOS 8 are Metal, Interactive Notifications and App Extensions.
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Addendum on 9/19/14:
Recording of yesterday’s event/keynote
Beyond the Major Apple Headlines, 11 Things You Need to Know — from blogs.wsj.com by Brian R. Fitzgerald
The Apple Watch: Everything You Need to Know — from businessweek.com by Joshua Brustein
Apple Watch: Here Are the Apps to Expect — from blogs.wsj.com by Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Apple in Focus After Debut of iPhone 6, Smart Watch, Apple Pay — from finance.yahoo.com by Zacks Research Staff
Tim Cook tells USA TODAY: ‘This is epic’ — from usatoday.com by Marco della Cava
Apple unveils smartwatch, bets on wearable devices — from finance.yahoo.com by Michael Liedtke and Anick Jesdanun
Apple Watch: Coming to a Classroom Near You? — from chronicle.com by Rebecca Koenig
