SJEC AICTE IDEA LAB in association with Department of Computer Science Engineering organized a three days Hands-on workshop on ATL Curriculum and IoT for the ATL teachers and students of DK district from 25th to 27th October 2024
The IoT Workshop, scheduled from November 25 to November 27, 2024, offered an immersive learning experience over three days, featuring a diverse set of topics and hands-on activities led by experienced faculty. Day 1 focused on the fundamentals, beginning with an introduction to electronic components, breadboard operations, and circuit designs by Ms. Madhavi Gatty (EEE) and Mr. Nitheesh Kumar B (MCA). The day progressed with projects on traffic light circuits and automatic streetlights, followed by an afternoon session on Arduino basics, Ohm's law, multimeter usage, and seven-segment displays conducted by Mr. Prasad S M, Assistant Professor, Dept of ECE.
Day 2 shifts to applied IoT concepts, starting with PCB etching, facilitated by Prathima S Assistant Professor, Dept of Chemistry. Participants then explored sensors, actuators, and the ESP32 development environment under the guidance of Ms. Jayashree M and Mr. Nitheesh Kumar B Assistant Professors, Dept of MCA. The afternoon session introduced mobile app-based LED control and IoT plant monitoring. The final day emphasized design and innovation, including training on TinkerCAD and slicing software, culminating in 3D printing projects such as keychains, cups, and rockets. Dr. Ravikantha Prahu, Associate professor and Dr. Vijay V S, Assistant Professor, Dept of ME also provided guidance for school innovation projects, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.
This workshop integrates foundational knowledge and cutting-edge IoT applications, empowering participants with valuable technical and creative skills. Ten schools from various regions of Dakshina Kannada district, including Sullia, Puttur, Moodubidri, Bantwal, and Surathkal, actively participated in the program. The event saw the enthusiastic involvement of 57 students and 10 teachers, who provided positive feedback and acquired essential skills to apply the concepts learned during the workshop to future ATL school projects.
