Education in a Smart City: Future Impacts on Education?
Journal Title: EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
The concept of a “Smart City” is a natural evolution of the use of technology in today’s densely populated areas. While the term can have many different meanings, many would agree that a Smart City is a forward thinking city that uses technology to improve its infrastructure, capital, and quality of life for its citizens, while emphasizing sustainability. Often it is characterized by the seamless integration of ICTs into the many facets of daily life. This may include the use of communication devices in cars to track and coordinate traffic patterns, having reactive smart grids to adapt to changing power consumption and even having publicly available free Wi-Fi to promote digital inclusion. Chourabi et al [1], have compiled a list of various definitions of “Smart Cities” in order to understand what it is to be in this category. One particular definition that stands out is by Hall et al [2], which describe a smart city as: “A city that monitors and integrates conditions of all of its critical infrastructures, including roads, bridges, tunnels, rails, subways, airports, seaports, communications, water, power, even major buildings, can better optimize its resources, plan its preventive maintenance activities, and monitor security aspects while maximizing services to its citizens.” (pg. 2290) The idea of a smart city is also something that we are already a part of, even if on a very small scale. It involves a reactive city framework and exchange of large amounts of information that can be used to enhance productivity, safety and efficiency. It could even involve improved civic engagement through expanded Web 2.0 technologies, or enhanced technology driven public safety systems [3]. While there are many initiatives and pilot projects towards making cities “smarter”, there is still much to be accomplished. However, as we make this transition with deeper integration of technology, there are certain aspects where we should consider its impact, specifically in education.
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J. Braman
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