Codeathon Jr. Workshop 4
February 10, 2025 · 3:00 AM - 8:00 AM @ Jaffna, St Johns' College
Description
The fourth Codeathon Jr. IoT Workshop was conducted at St. John’s College, introducing students to IoT concepts and hands-on programming using MagicBit microcontrollers. The session aimed to equip students with practical STEM skills and inspire curiosity about technology and innovation. The workshop covered IoT fundamentals, sensor integration, and real-world applications. Through hands-on sessions, students experimented with temperature sensors, motion detectors, and LED control, applying these concepts to automation projects. At the end of the session, a short quiz assessed student learning, and the top five students were selected for the Makeathon competition.
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Registration & Welcome Students arrived and were assigned to teams. Introduction to IEEE Student Branch and its mission. Overview of the workshop objectives and learning outcomes. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM – Introduction to IoT Basics of IoT: What is IoT? How does it work? Real-world IoT applications: Smart homes, agriculture, healthcare, and transportation. Discussion on how IoT is transforming industries and future career opportunities. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Hands-on with MagicBit Introduction to MagicBit microcontroller and its features. Basic programming concepts using visual coding (drag-and-drop). First hands-on activity: Controlling an LED using IoT. Second hands-on activity: Connecting and reading data from a temperature sensor. 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM – Break & Refreshments 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM – Mini IoT Projects Students were challenged to design a simple IoT solution using MagicBit. Project Examples: Smart Temperature Monitor – Displaying temperature readings in real-time. Motion Detection System – Using a motion sensor to trigger an LED. Students worked in teams and received guidance from IEEE volunteers. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM – Quiz & Team Selection for Makeathon Short quiz to assess learning outcomes. Top 5 students were selected to participate in the Makeathon.