Learning and Teaching Expo 2019 學與教博覽2019

Speakers will present their proposal in promoting life education through integrating the Internet of Things and STEM. Internet of Things (IoT) is a kind of technology which helps to collect and analyzes data, generating useful information for decisions making and process automation. A typical use case of IoT in STEM is to assist in robotic perception and reaction. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis may also rely on data collected by IoT technology. These technologies can be integrated with modern teaching methods to enhance teaching and learning. The teaching plan to be presented will show you how IoT is being used to help students to observe the growth of animals and plants, as well as to automate some works. The teaching plan is divided into two modules. First, students will apply the knowledge they learnt from STEM courses to construct their own life observation and caring device. This may involve the use of Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, sensors and motors. Second, a social platform will be provided. Students may remotely monitor their pets/ plants and discuss the status with others. Meanwhile teachers may make use of the data collected and other teaching materials to carry out life education scheme in an interesting way.

講者將會分享透過結合物聯網及STEM推行生命教育的經驗。 物聯網（IOT）是一種透過收集數據，然後透過電子化分析，從而得出有用資訊，繼而進行自動化工序 / 決策的技術。在STEM教學中，物聯網多數用於機械人的感知及反應上；物聯網亦可配合人工智能（AI）運用，在教學上有很大的發展空間。 在是次分享的教案中，物聯網被用於觀察生物成長及進行自動化工序；整個教案分為兩個大模組：學生應用在STEM課程中學到的知識，利用Raspberry PI、打印、感知器及馬達等技術和工具，自組資料收集器 / 輸出（餵食 / 灌溉）和調節裝置，以及網上實時觀察生物（動植物）的網上社交平台，讓學生進行實時觀察和交流，而老師則會運用感知器所收集得來的資訊，並配合一系列相關的教材，與學生進行別開生面的生命教育。