Network Communications and the Internet of Things Activity Card

This scenario-based instructional activity card, from the ATE 2.0: Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project, was created to support the implementation of the Cross-Disciplinary STEM CORE Framework. This framework has the following three skill areas: Data Knowledge and Analysis, Advanced Digital Literacy, and Business Knowledge and Processes. Instructional activity cards were created for each skill area. These instructional cards can be used as micro-lessons to introduce new technology skills into the classroom.

This Internet of Things card is a part of the Advanced Digital Literacy skill area. The activity card first defines the Internet of Things (IoT) and explains how it is related to network communications. The resource then explains how a technician will use th IoT and it lists skills needed, vocabulary, education, future trends and more. The last page includes the activity, which "is designed to help students think about connected equipment and processes in their field of study."

The Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core Framework and other activity cards are available to view separately.