Welcome to the Internet of Things Educator Academy!

The Internet of Things Educator Academy was formed to help educators across the country learn about the Internet of Things (IoT), discuss how it can be implemented into the curriculum at various levels (i.e., course, certificate, or degree), provide instructors with resources, and create a network of instructors who can learn and share with one another.

IoT Educators Academy Courses

Basic Electronics for IoT

Course Description: This course is intended to introduce instructors to basic electronics concepts related to IoT (Internet of Things) devices through a series of hands-on projects built around electrical concepts, components, and theories. This course is designed to help instructors gain an understanding of electrical concepts centered around the Internet of Things and how to teach these concepts to high school and college students. There is no prior knowledge of electronics required for this course.

IoT Fundamentals

Course Description: This course is intended to introduce instructors to the concepts of IoT, the Internet of Things, through a series hands-on projects built around Arduino microcontrollers, an array of electronic components, sensors, and actuators, and computer programming. This course is designed to help instructors gain an understanding and proficiency in the technologies centered around the Internet of Things, and how to teach these concepts to high school and college students. There is no prior knowledge of electronics or computer programming required for this course.

Check the Training Calendar for Upcoming IoT Educator Academy Courses

IoT Resources

The  IoT Brewing Company Workbook

IoT Brewing Company Workbook

The workbook guides students through a series of real-world activities using TinkerCad. Students will use a microcontroller, sensors, and actuators throughout the workbook.

Download the Workbook

Additional IoT classroom resources will be posted soon.

Questions about the
IoT Educators Academy

Contact Chuck Bales
at bales@morainevalley.edu or
Dr. Kristine Christensen
at christensen@morainevalley.edu

IoT Reports –
Coming Soon

The following reports will soon be available:

  • IoT Workforce Competencies
  • IoT Academic Programs