Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education

Jayousi, Sara; Lucattini, Paolo; Petti, Livia; Bruni, Filippo; Mucchi, Lorenzo

doi:10.3390/educsci15101338

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Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education

by

Sara Jayousi

¹,

Paolo Lucattini

²

,

Livia Petti

²,

Filippo Bruni

² and

Lorenzo Mucchi

^1,*

¹

Department of Information Engineering, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy

²

Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy

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Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(10), 1338; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15101338

Submission received: 18 September 2025 / Revised: 6 October 2025 / Accepted: 8 October 2025 / Published: 9 October 2025

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This research presents a novel conceptual framework for inclusive education by integrating Internet of Things (IoT)-driven real-time environmental and behavioral monitoring with adaptive teaching strategies. Unlike traditional methods, our model leverages sensor-based data collection to analyze classroom conditions, teacher mobility, and student interactions, enabling dynamic adjustments that aim to enhance engagement and inclusivity. While the framework is theoretical and has not yet undergone experimental validation, we discuss how optimizing spatial configurations, voice dynamics, and movement patterns could support student participation, particularly for learners with diverse needs. Pilot implementations and empirical testing are planned for future research. By merging data-driven insights with educators’ expertise, our approach offers a scalable vision for creating responsive, inclusive learning environments that proactively address barriers to education.

Keywords: IoT in education; inclusive technology; adaptive learning environments; classroom dynamics; student engagement; assistive technology for disabilities; AI-driven data analysis

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Jayousi, S.; Lucattini, P.; Petti, L.; Bruni, F.; Mucchi, L. Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education. Educ. Sci. 2025, 15, 1338. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15101338

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Jayousi S, Lucattini P, Petti L, Bruni F, Mucchi L. Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education. Education Sciences. 2025; 15(10):1338. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15101338

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Jayousi, Sara, Paolo Lucattini, Livia Petti, Filippo Bruni, and Lorenzo Mucchi. 2025. "Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education" Education Sciences 15, no. 10: 1338. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15101338

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Jayousi, S., Lucattini, P., Petti, L., Bruni, F., & Mucchi, L. (2025). Smart Learning by Design: A Framework for IoT-Driven Adaptive Classrooms and Inclusive Education. Education Sciences, 15(10), 1338. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15101338

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