The Dawn of a New Agricultural Era: A Systematic Review of the Internet of Things in Agricultural Science Education
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2025-07-22Issue:
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): July (On Progress)Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), Agricultural Education, Precision Agriculture, Technology Adoption, Workforce Development.Article
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is profoundly transforming agriculture, creating an urgent need to adapt educational frameworks to prepare a future-ready workforce. This systematic review aims to synthesize the current state of knowledge on the integration of IoT into agricultural science education, examining its impacts, challenges, and future directions. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of the Scopus database for articles published between 2015 and 2025 was performed. From an initial 524 records, 18 studies were selected for thematic analysis. The key findings reveal three central themes: (1) the critical role of higher education in developing an IoT-skilled workforce through experiential, project-based learning; (2) the variable effectiveness of IoT educational tools, which is highly dependent on pedagogical strategy and student level; and (3) the strong correlation between education levels and the successful adoption of IoT technologies in the agricultural sector. In conclusion, while integrating IoT into agricultural education is essential, its success hinges on pedagogically sound implementation, not just technology deployment. It is recommended that policymakers support curriculum modernization and that educators adopt hands-on teaching frameworks. Future research should focus on developing standardized competencies and assessing the long-term career outcomes of these programs.References
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Nuratiqah Zainal, Master of Instructional Design and Technology in TVET, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Nuraqilla Waidha Bintang Grendis, Information Technology study program, Universitas Qamarul Huda Badaruddin Bagu, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Ahmad Syahrul Hadi San, Bachelor of Information Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia.
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