FEATURE
Bringing Communication and IoT Knowledge to the Community Smart Living Within Reach
Unlocking the New Code for a Digital Future
To popularize cutting-edge knowledge in communication and the Internet of Things, helping community residents master practical skills for smart living, bridging the gap between technology and daily life, and enhancing residents’ digital literacy, during the summer vacation, the Industrial and Information Technology teacher team, including Hou Xiaojing, Pan Lei, Zhao Yajie, Dong Jinwei, and Yuan Ziting, entered the Shuangjie New Home Community in Beichen District, Tianjin, to conduct training on communication and IoT knowledge, transforming technical knowledge about smart homes and smart communities into practical skills for residents, igniting enthusiasm for technology learning in the community.
The training content closely aligns with the needs of daily life, especially focusing on skills and knowledge training relevant to residents’ lives, allowing them to gain substantial benefits. In the “Smart Home” section, teachers explained the working principles of smart speakers, locks, and lighting in detail, demonstrating the process of pairing with mobile apps and setting voice commands on-site, breaking down operational difficulties to help elderly residents understand easily. In the “Smart Community” explanation, combining existing community facilities, they introduced smart access control facial recognition technology and intelligent security monitoring and warning systems, allowing residents to intuitively perceive the changes technology brings to life. The “Home Networking and Wireless Technology” segment was a focal point of interest for residents, where teachers used simple language to differentiate between WiFi and Bluetooth, while also sharing tips on router placement and avoiding lag, addressing common issues of “slow internet and poor signal”.
The training was highly effective, achieving both knowledge dissemination and practical application. Most residents can clearly distinguish the core characteristics of WiFi and Bluetooth, and are now familiar with basic troubleshooting methods for home network lag, no longer confused by daily internet issues. Some families are even planning to purchase smart bulbs and other entry-level smart home devices to create a more convenient home environment. The community is also actively responding, stating that they will refer to the training content to further promote smart community service functions to residents, allowing technology to truly integrate into residents’ daily lives and benefit more people.
This popular science class has built a bridge for “Technology Benefits the People,” allowing knowledge of communication and IoT to transition from the classroom to life, opening a new door to smart living for residents.
Editor: Wang Yongze, New Media Department of the School of Information Engineering
Contributed by: Zhao Yajie
Initial Review: Yin Hongnian
Final Review: Yang Xiao
Final Approval: Zhang Tao
