Work in progress — Bring green computing to CS core curriculum with a portable lab

Abstract

Underdevelopment is novel reusable labware for computer science (CS) core curriculum. This labware contains a relatively inexpensive portable Wireless Sensor Network kit in a Box (WinBox), along with a variety of predesigned labs ranging from fundamental to advanced concepts in CS core curriculum. Exemplary projects are depicted to show how this WinBox can be reused in several CS core courses. With its portability, the WinBox makes feasible to offer on-line lab intensive courses. Much of our effort is made on inculcating CS students in greening computing due to its increasing importance. By bringing green computing experience to students and instructors through the hands-on projects, we aim to promote students' innovation in pervasive green computing. This pedagogical model harnesses a wide range of wireless hardware/software co-design skills in CS education to address a need in embedded system workforces. This affordable WinBox renders an educational resource for budget limited institutions.