8-2 Project Two
Amanda Putzier
Southern New Hampshire University
IT 423: Computing as a Service
Professor James Hodgman
April 26th, 2026
, Introduction
This report outlines the implications involved in the design of an Internet of Things (IoT)
software application for YODAE's K-12 educational environments, focusing on security and
privacy. It will detail various IoT devices, their architecture, potential vulnerabilities, and
proposed solutions to enhance confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technology Overview
IoT Devices
YODAE offers several IoT devices designed to improve classroom management and student
learning experiences in K-12 schools. These devices include voice-activated virtual personal
assistants, handheld student devices, IoT whiteboards, IoT smart speakers, and IoT smart
cameras. The integration of IoT in education aims to create safer learning environments and
provide advanced learning opportunities for students.
Voice-activated virtual personal assistants are IoT devices used by teachers and school
staff. These devices enable users to activate features via voice, connect to the internet for
information, and create lesson plans that link to the cloud. In classrooms, these VPAs can
integrate with interactive whiteboards, offering voice control and content generation to
improve teaching efficiency.
IoT whiteboards are electronic whiteboards that include educational games for specific
lessons and can be interactive through AI voice recognition. These devices can transform
any traditional whiteboard into an interactive one when paired with a classroom computer
and projector, enabling whole-class learning. Interactive whiteboards can also include AI
video and audio capabilities, along with multiple cameras, to boost collaboration.
Amanda Putzier
Southern New Hampshire University
IT 423: Computing as a Service
Professor James Hodgman
April 26th, 2026
, Introduction
This report outlines the implications involved in the design of an Internet of Things (IoT)
software application for YODAE's K-12 educational environments, focusing on security and
privacy. It will detail various IoT devices, their architecture, potential vulnerabilities, and
proposed solutions to enhance confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technology Overview
IoT Devices
YODAE offers several IoT devices designed to improve classroom management and student
learning experiences in K-12 schools. These devices include voice-activated virtual personal
assistants, handheld student devices, IoT whiteboards, IoT smart speakers, and IoT smart
cameras. The integration of IoT in education aims to create safer learning environments and
provide advanced learning opportunities for students.
Voice-activated virtual personal assistants are IoT devices used by teachers and school
staff. These devices enable users to activate features via voice, connect to the internet for
information, and create lesson plans that link to the cloud. In classrooms, these VPAs can
integrate with interactive whiteboards, offering voice control and content generation to
improve teaching efficiency.
IoT whiteboards are electronic whiteboards that include educational games for specific
lessons and can be interactive through AI voice recognition. These devices can transform
any traditional whiteboard into an interactive one when paired with a classroom computer
and projector, enabling whole-class learning. Interactive whiteboards can also include AI
video and audio capabilities, along with multiple cameras, to boost collaboration.
