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Integration of Autonomous Wireless Sensor Networks in Academic School Gardens.
Peio Lopez-Iturri1,2, Mikel Celaya-Echarri3, Leyre Azpilicueta4
1Department of Electric, Electronic and Communication Engineering, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain. peio.lopez@unavarra.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 28, 2018
Summary
This study integrates Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and energy harvesting for autonomous school garden monitoring. The MySchoolGardenApp platform enhances science education and technological skills for primary students.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Educational Technology
- Computer Science
Background:
- Traditional primary school education can be enhanced with practical, technology-integrated learning experiences.
- School gardens offer a unique environment for hands-on learning in natural sciences.
- Integrating real-time data collection into education requires robust and accessible technological solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) system for monitoring school gardens.
- To create an educational platform, MySchoolGardenApp, facilitating student engagement with environmental data.
- To assess the feasibility of using autonomous, energy-harvesting sensors for educational purposes.
Main Methods:
- Deployment of an ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) using EnOcean energy harvesting modules in a primary school orchard.
- Development of the MySchoolGardenApp with a modular software architecture for data observation, analysis, and cloud-based access.
- Utilization of a 3D Ray Launching simulation method for wireless link quality assessment and network optimization.
Main Results:
- Successful deployment of an autonomous WSN in a school garden environment.
- Demonstrated feasibility of the MySchoolGardenApp as an educational tool for natural science and technology skill development.
- Preliminary trials confirmed the platform's potential for remote data access and adaptation to classroom needs.
Conclusions:
- The proposed WSN and MySchoolGardenApp platform effectively supports school garden integration into primary education.
- Autonomous, energy-harvesting sensor technology is viable for creating engaging, data-driven learning experiences.
- The system offers a scalable solution for enhancing science curricula and fostering technological literacy in young learners.
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