Seminar - Air Quality and IoT-based Air Sensors

Improving learning through classroom experience in East Africa: Preliminary findings

7 Nov 2023, 16:00

15m

oral presentation Air Pollution & Health Effects Air Sensors and Air Quality Monitoring

Speaker

Oluyemi Toyinbo (University of Oulu, Open Development and Education)

Description

1. Context: This is an Open Development and Education (ODE) study in Tanzania, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). Tanzania educational system follows a 7-4-2-3 pattern.
2. Importance of the study: The study emphasizes the significance of a conducive classroom environment, as inadequate ventilation and extreme temperatures can affect students' health and academic performance.
3. Methodology: The study comprises data collection, surveys, and sensor data to assess classroom conditions and student comfort.
4. Preliminary Findings: Initial results from comfort and walkthrough surveys reveal suboptimal thermal conditions and air quality, highlighting areas in need of improvement.
5. Retrofit Solutions: Various retrofitting solutions, such as roof color modification, sun shading techniques, and wind catcher systems, are explored to enhance classroom conditions.
6. Next Steps: The study's next phase involves implementing selected retrofits and assessing their impact on classroom environments and student comfort through surveys and data collection.
7. Outcome and Impact: The research aims to influence education, climate, and environmental policies in East African countries, ultimately improving the quality of school buildings.
   Overall, this study seeks to create a more comfortable and conducive learning environment for Tanzanian students, with potential implications for educational policy and environmental sustainability.