Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 6: SJEC AICTE IDEA LAB in association with department of computer science engineering organized a three-day hands-on workshop on ATL curriculum and IoT for the ATL teachers and students of DK district from October 25 to 27. The IoT Workshop, scheduled from November 25 to 27, offered an immersive learning experience over three days, featuring a diverse set of topics and hands-on activities led by experienced faculty.
The first day focused on the fundamentals, beginning with an introduction to electronic components, breadboard operations, and circuit designs by Madhavi Gatty (EEE) and 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 Prasad S M, assistant professor, department of ECE.
The second day shifted to applied IoT concepts, starting with PCB etching, facilitated by Prathima S assistant professor, department of chemistry. Participants then explored sensors, actuators, and the ESP32 development environment under the guidance of Jayashree M and Nitheesh Kumar B assistant professors, department 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 Tinker CAD 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, department 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, Moodabidri, Bantwal, and Surathkal, actively participated in the programme. 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.