NI presents a new method of teaching the Internet of Things, based on a set of innovative tools. Teachers and students will be able to take advantage of these pedagogical tools, which include myRIO hardware, LabVIEW toolkits, PTC's ThingWorx software and projects developed by Tufts University (USA) to develop real-time IoT applications in the classroom.
The combination of myRIO and PTC's ThingWorx online tools promotes learning by doing, including the ability to quickly connect measurements from the physical world to cloud-based analysis and visualization tools via LabVIEW system design software. These learning resources are brought together in a specially formed online community to enable teaching staff to collaborate on advanced practical work.
" The aim of this solution is to enable students to put technologies and methodologies into practice, while adding a new dimension to traditional courses such as electronics and mechatronics. explains Andy Bell, Director of Education & Research at NI. The Internet of Things enables students to boost their learning curve and accelerate their engineering research. Our partnerships with innovative companies and universities such as PTC and Tufts breathe new life into these disciplines. "
" This partnership is important, not just for PTC and NI, but for educators everywhere who are looking to harness the huge impact of IoT on the educational environment.says Jordon Cox, Senior Vice President, Education & Research at PTC. With state-of-the-art hardware, the world's most renowned IoT platform and one of the industry's leading engineering departments as a close collaborator, nothing can stand in the way of Internet of Things education. "
A preparatory seminar will be held over the summer for teachers wishing to integrate IoT into their curriculum. The seminar will provide an opportunity to preview a brand new LabVIEW toolkit, student projects and professional resources - the aim being to discover a new approach to teaching based on cloud technologies, and to gather constructive feedback on the solution itself.
Learn more: www.ni.com/teach/iot