Why a University Lecturer’s Feedback Changed Everything and Led to the Favoriot Lite Plan
This story did not start in a boardroom.
It did not start with pricing spreadsheets or growth charts.
It started with a simple, honest conversation with a university lecturer.
A conversation that stayed with me longer than expected.
“Dr. Mazlan, the Beginner plan is good. But for teaching and students, it feels a bit too expensive. And honestly, we do not need all the features. We just need a few dashboards that work well.”
I remember pausing for a moment.
Not because I disagreed.
But because I knew they were right.
That Moment of Realisation
I have spent years working closely with universities. I have seen how students learn best. I have stood in labs where excitement fades the moment tools feel heavy or out of reach.
When that lecturer shared their concern, I did not hear a complaint.
I heard care.
Care for students.
Care for learning.
Care for making sure curiosity does not die because of cost or complexity.
I thought to myself…
If a lecturer is already trying to stretch budgets just to give students real exposure, are we truly helping if we keep things as they are?
That question would not leave me alone.
The Truth About Teaching IoT
Teaching IoT is not about showing everything.
It is about showing enough.
Students do not need ten dashboards.
They need one or two that make sense.
They do not need advanced workflows on day one.
They need to see data move from a device to the cloud and onto a screen they understand.
Most importantly, they need confidence.
And confidence comes from simplicity.
The lecturer was clear.
Less features.
Lower cost.
Focused dashboards.
Real experience.
That feedback mattered.
Why the Lite Plan Had to Be Created
The Favoriot Lite Plan exists because of that conversation.
It exists because education should not feel like a compromise.
The goal was never to strip things down until nothing meaningful remained. The goal was focus.
Lite uses the same core platform that powers real projects on the Favoriot platform.
What we changed was intent.
Lite focuses on a small number of dashboards that matter for teaching and learning. Clean. Clear. Purposeful.
No unnecessary features.
No distractions.
No pressure on budgets.
Just what students and lecturers actually asked for.
Designing Lite With Students in Mind
I kept picturing a classroom.
A lecturer standing in front.
Students are opening their laptops.
Devices blinking on the table.
What do they really need at that moment?
They need to connect.
They need to see data.
They need to understand what just happened.
Lite delivers exactly that.
Students can focus on learning instead of navigating menus. Lecturers can focus on teaching instead of explaining why certain features will not be used this semester.
That was the win.
Why Fewer Dashboards Can Mean Better Learning
This might sound counterintuitive to some.
More features do not always mean more value.
In teaching, fewer dashboards often lead to deeper understanding. When students can concentrate on one or two views, patterns become clearer. Questions become sharper.
Why is the data changing?
What caused that spike?
How does the sensor behave over time?
Those questions matter more than fancy configurations.
Lite gives room for those conversations.
About Cost and Respect
I want to say this clearly.
Lowering the entry cost was not about discounts or promotions. It was about respect.
Respect for students who are still learning.
Respect for lecturers who fight for better tools within tight budgets.
Respect for institutions that want real exposure without overcommitting.
Education should never feel excluded from real platforms.
Lite is our way of saying, you are welcome here.
Not a Step Back, Just a Better First Step
Lite is not a lesser plan.
It is a thoughtful one.
When students finish their projects and want more, moving up feels natural. When lecturers want to expand labs or pilots, the path is clear.
Nothing is lost.
Nothing needs to be rebuilt.
You simply grow from where you started.
What This Means to Me Personally
That lecturer probably does not realise how much their feedback meant.
But it reminded me why Favoriot exists.
Not just to build technology.
But to remove barriers.
I asked myself…
If our platform cannot support learning at its earliest stage, what are we really building?
The Lite Plan is my answer to that question.
An Invitation to Lecturers, Students, and Builders
If you are a lecturer looking for a practical way to teach IoT without overwhelming students, Lite was built with you in mind.
If you are a student who wants hands-on experience without worrying about cost or complexity, this is your starting point.
If you are building something small and want clarity before commitment, Lite is enough.
You can explore the plans here
https://www.favoriot.com/iotplatform/pricing/
I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts.
What do you need in the classroom?
What feels too much today?
What would make learning easier?
Leave a comment. Share your experience. Start a conversation.
Sometimes, the most meaningful changes come from one honest piece of feedback.
Dr. Mazlan Abbas 