IoT Enters Schools, Real Action of Polman Negeri Babel Lecturers in Community Service
Planting seeds of technology for future innovation harvest. Together with teachers and students of SMA Negeri 1 Pemali, Polman Negeri Babel lecturers share knowledge and experience in the Community Service Program.
Dozens of students from SMA Negeri 1 Pemali seemed enthusiastic about participating in the Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop held by lecturers from the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel), Friday (09/05/2025).
This activity is part of the Community Service (PKM) program as well as an initiative of the Electrical Engineering and Agricultural Industry HMJ entitled Tektronika Goes To School with the theme IoT Explorer Opens the Door to Innovation for the Young Generation.
The workshop, which involved 34 students in grades X and XI, presented lecturers from the Department of Electronic Engineering and TRPL Polman Babel. They are Peprizal, S.T., M.Pd.T., Ade Putra Maulana, M.Tr.T., Evvin Faristasari, M.Sc., Sirlus Andreanto Jasman Duli, S.Pd., M.T., Enggar Hero Istoto, S.Si., M.En., M. Hizbul Wathan, M.Kom., and Better Swengky, M.Kom. Meanwhile, from the school, the Vice Principal for Student Affairs, Agus Irawan, S.Pd., and the Guidance and Counseling Teacher, Mrs. Putri, who represented the Principal Mrs. Eflina, M.Pd.
The workshop material began with an interactive introduction to the basic concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) in everyday life. The students were then invited to practice directly assembling Smart Lamps, namely an IoT-based smart lamp system that can be controlled remotely via an Android phone. This practice was guided directly by Polman Babel lecturers and students.
When met, Wednesday (05/14/2025) one of the lecturers Ade Putra Maulana, M.Tr.T., this activity is a very important initial step in introducing future technology to the younger generation as proof that they have a great interest in technology. Hopefully, this program can be sustainable so that it has a real impact on increasing students' digital literacy," he said.
In line with that, Peprizal, S.T., M.Pd.T. said that the selection of the IoT theme is very relevant to the development of the times. He added that this activity is not just an introduction to technology, but also part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. We are proud to see the enthusiasm of students who want to learn new things, especially in the field of technology," he said.
Furthermore, the lecturers realized that high school students are generally not familiar with engineering. However, through practical activities such as assembling Smart Lamps, they are given direct experience in applying knowledge that they were previously unfamiliar with.
"Not only learning theory, students also hone their problem-solving skills when facing technical challenges in assembling systems," he added.
Evvin Faristasari, M.Sc., added that mastering technology is not enough just by being a user, but also must be able to be an innovator. Smart Lamp is a simple example of how IoT can be applied for energy efficiency and comfort of life. This is a good first step to open students' insights as future innovators," he said.
According to him, the use of Smart Lamp as an example case has a direct impact. This lamp that can be controlled remotely is not only sophisticated, but also efficient in terms of energy, time, and cost.
"The application of technology like this is very relevant to support daily life and is worthy of being introduced early on to the younger generation," he said.
Better Swengky, M.Kom., also appreciated the enthusiasm of the participants. He said that this workshop was a concrete effort by Polman Babel to instill a basic understanding of IoT while encouraging students to be familiar with the world of technology that continues to develop. The positive response from students was very encouraging. Many are interested in continuing their studies in the field of technology after participating in this training," he said.
One of the students, Maudy Apriliyani, said that the experience of assembling the Smart Lamp made her understand more about how technology works and how interesting the world of engineering is. "Now I know that technology is not just an application on a cellphone, but we can make and develop it ourselves," she said. Meanwhile, the Vice Principal for Student Affairs Agus Irawan, S.Pd. said that seeing the students' great curiosity, we hope that similar activities can be carried out routinely and target more participants from various levels and be able to be a bridge for high school students to get to know the world of polytechnics better and open up career opportunities in the technology field in the future," he concluded.
