Internet of Things

Core

• Understand what is meant by the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Be able to write a simple program for a microcontroller

Challenge

• Appreciate the potential benefits and risks of IoT

Outcomes

• Mindmap of the benefits and risks of IoT
• Completed programs for a microcontroller

The activities for the course are available in three tiers based on the devices and type of coding used.

Tier 1: Micro:bit only with JavaScript Blocks

• Uses the micro:bit microcontroller only
• Micro:bits are programmed via online code editors using JacaScript Blocks (a simple drag-and-drop tool) or JavaScript.

Tier 2: Micro:bit and sensors with optional Python

• Uses the micro:bit controller and sensors (e.g. Kitronic Inventor Kit)
• Micro:bits can programmed using drag-and-drop blocks or JavaScript.
• Alternatively, micro:bits can be programmed using Python, either with the online code editor or the downloadable Python Mu editor.

Tier 3: Arduino

• Uses Arduino boards
• The free Arduino software needs to be downloaded and installed on the machines being used to code. See the Lesson Primer for instructions.

Preparation

• 5 Minute Lesson Plan (PPT)
• Lesson Primer (Word)

Handouts & Guides

• Student Starter Guide for Tier 1 - Micro:bit and JavaScript (Word)
• Student Starter Guide for Tier 2 - Micro:bit and Python (Word)
• Student Starter Guide Tier 3 - Arduino (Word)

• Use this presentation if you are selecting Tier 1 as described above
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• All activities introduced in the presentation are also found in the student workbook

• Use this presentation if you are selecting Tier 2 as described above
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• Use this presentation if you are selecting Tier 3 as described above
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