Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course

The utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is increasing very rapidly, creating a demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of this technology. It is a crucial educational challenge to prepare undergraduates to become contributors in this emerging field. The curricu...

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Main Authors: Shafrida Sahrani, Mohamad Hanif Md Saad, Azrul A. Mutalib, Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel
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Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/
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author Shafrida Sahrani,
Mohamad Hanif Md Saad,
Azrul A. Mutalib,
Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel,
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Mohamad Hanif Md Saad,
Azrul A. Mutalib,
Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel,
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description The utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is increasing very rapidly, creating a demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of this technology. It is a crucial educational challenge to prepare undergraduates to become contributors in this emerging field. The curriculum needs to be updated to offer students both theoretical learning and practical application so they can benefit from it. This paper introduces a comprehensive IoT learning module to the final-year students of civil engineering in an elective course, Smart Building. The proposed learning module includes an introduction to IoT concepts and applications, IoT devices, communication protocols, cloud platforms, user interfaces, and IoT risk management and security, all of which can be easily integrated into existing courses. Results from the module are presented using direct and indirect assessments, including assignments, hands-on practical, examinations, and surveys. These assessments are designed to evaluate the students’ understanding and the challenges they encountered in their IoT learning process. The findings indicate that a significant majority, surpassing 90% of the students, have demonstrated understanding of a minimum of three essential components of the fundamental IoT architecture, despite their limited background knowledge at the beginning of the course. Additionally, this learning module can serve as a valuable resource for other educators who intend to deliver IoT-related courses.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:252512025-05-23T13:23:09Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/ Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course Shafrida Sahrani, Mohamad Hanif Md Saad, Azrul A. Mutalib, Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel, The utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is increasing very rapidly, creating a demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of this technology. It is a crucial educational challenge to prepare undergraduates to become contributors in this emerging field. The curriculum needs to be updated to offer students both theoretical learning and practical application so they can benefit from it. This paper introduces a comprehensive IoT learning module to the final-year students of civil engineering in an elective course, Smart Building. The proposed learning module includes an introduction to IoT concepts and applications, IoT devices, communication protocols, cloud platforms, user interfaces, and IoT risk management and security, all of which can be easily integrated into existing courses. Results from the module are presented using direct and indirect assessments, including assignments, hands-on practical, examinations, and surveys. These assessments are designed to evaluate the students’ understanding and the challenges they encountered in their IoT learning process. The findings indicate that a significant majority, surpassing 90% of the students, have demonstrated understanding of a minimum of three essential components of the fundamental IoT architecture, despite their limited background knowledge at the beginning of the course. Additionally, this learning module can serve as a valuable resource for other educators who intend to deliver IoT-related courses. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/1/kejut_22.pdf Shafrida Sahrani, and Mohamad Hanif Md Saad, and Azrul A. Mutalib, and Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel, (2024) Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 36 (2). pp. 625-640. ISSN 0128-0198 https://www.ukm.my/jkukm/volume-3602-2024/
spellingShingle Shafrida Sahrani,
Mohamad Hanif Md Saad,
Azrul A. Mutalib,
Dyg Norkhairunnisa Abang Zaidel,
Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title_full Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title_fullStr Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title_full_unstemmed Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title_short Incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) learning module into the smart building course
title_sort incorporating the internet of things (iot) learning module into the smart building course
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25251/1/kejut_22.pdf