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Abstract

The educational systems, with all their components, were affected by the manifestations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with numerous innovations. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the significant innovations that improves the teaching and learning environment. Therefore, it is important to keep up with the digital age by shifting from traditional classrooms to electronic platforms, and developing digital curricula and creative teaching methods that focus on the learner. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a training program designed to increase teachers› knowledge and skills about the IoT and its applications in educational settings. The training program was delivered remotely through a virtual class via the (Blackboard) learning management system. The sample comprised 27 general education teachers who were purposefully chosen from a group of teachers enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University to study a higher diploma in (digital skills) for two semesters in the 2022 academic year. The study conducted a cognitive test on IoT-related topics and a self-assessment scale for IoT-related skills. The f indings revealed that the training program designed to develop teachers› knowledge and skills about using IoT in educational work had a positive effect with a high impact. Based on these findings, the study provided a set of recommendations and suggestions for future research in this area.

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