Learning cloud service and Internet applications using automatic emergency lights checking system

Abstract

With increasing applications in cloud service and Internet, learning about how to use such technologies is an important topic for engineering students in the automation discipline. Unfortunately, the current textbooks usually do not supply sufficient material for this purpose. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a practical case study for students to learn more about a cloud service and Internet technology. The case uses a remote automatic emergency lights checking system via Internet and cloud technique. Based on transmission control protocol/Internet protocol, the remote computer can connect with the Nearby Computer for carrying out a remote monitoring and control mechanism. All checked outcomes received by the Nearby Computer can be automatically uploaded to the cloud site. The content using “learn by doing” concept is integrated with a lab project for a specific course so that it can help students learn efficiently. The expected outcomes, practical improvement, impact on student learning, performance assessment, and course evaluation are provided and discussed for details in terms of its value in enhancing the students’ learning in automation engineering.