THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE
The Internet of Things
From smart phones to smart homes, the Internet of Things is all around us. Explore the power and possibilities of the IoT network.

Designed for students in Grades 6 – 10, this workshop will explore the Internet of Things (IoT) and discover how the devices we interact with daily are part of a giant network that affects how we live and interact with almost everything around us. Students will get hands-on with PocketLab IoT sensors and be challenged to think about how they would transform Calgary into a Smart City through the interconnected nature of the Internet of Things.
Workshop objectives and outcomes
- Awareness of the Internet of Things (IoT) and how we use it daily.
- Explore applications of IoT in industry.
- Measure and interpret data recorded by IoT devices.
- Observe how IoT devices can be used in a Smart City with PocketLab IoT sensors.
Learning competencies
- I can define “Digital Intelligence.”
- I can define “Internet of Things.”
- I understand how IoT devices can be applied in daily life and industry.
- I can use basic IoT sensors to measure and interpret data.
- I understand how IoT devices can improve our daily lives and make cities smarter.