The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of devices (i.e., "things") that compute, are networked, and interact with the environment with the intention of collecting sensory data and/or manipulating the local environment.. . The most common example of a IoT device is a FitBit, but everyday the device manufactures are coming up with new ideas of what to connect, from the refrigerator to the coffee maker. 

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    The Internet of Things: Riding the Wave in Higher Education

    Industry leaders have been looking toward and anticipating the Internet of Things for quite some time. EDUCAUSE Review asked five experts in the field to share their insights on lessons learned, on current problems solved and created, and on the possible future impact of the IoT.

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