Participants will explore the IoT Weather Station prototype and its data dashboard through interactive demonstrations. Visuals will highlight the design process, coding steps, sensor calibration, and data visualization. Attendees will engage in short guided discussions on integrating IoT projects into STEM learning.
Interaction:
Visitors will manipulate sensors, observe live data readings, and experience the cloud dashboard interface. QR codes will link to open-source code and tutorials for classroom replication.
Process:
Interactions will be continuous and informal. Engagement tactics include one-on-one explanations, quick device-based trials using tablets, and peer exchange of classroom adaptation ideas. Reflection prompts will encourage visitors to connect the project to their own ISTE-aligned teaching practices.
Time:
As a poster session, interactions will be dynamic and rotational, with each full walkthrough lasting approximately 5–7 minutes per visitor group.
After this session, participants will be able to design and program an IoT weather station using microcontrollers and sensors; analyze and visualize real-time environmental data through digital dashboards; and apply ISTE Standards to foster student creativity, computational thinking, and problem-solving in STEM-based learning environments.
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