- Indonesian VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka visits Santo Yusup Junior High.
- Observes IoT-based learning and esports programs for students.
- Focus on equipping students with skills for future innovations.
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Santo Yusup Junior High School in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday to explore how the school integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) into its education system. During his visit, Gibran observed IoT-based learning across grades seven to nine, engaging with students about how they use technology in their studies.
Gibran also witnessed the school’s esports extracurricular program, which blends gaming with technology education. After touring the classrooms for about 30 minutes, he moved on to review other schools and Islamic boarding schools in the Bandung District.
Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan praised the school’s approach, emphasizing the importance of introducing scientific and technological innovations to young students. “If pupils can create innovations today, they will contribute significantly in the future, especially in the context of the smart city initiative”, he said.
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The IoT-based learning model has been in use at the school for the last two years, according to informatics engineering teacher Didit Wahyu Triono. Seventh-grade students begin by learning basic programming through simple game development, while eighth graders design more complex games. By the ninth grade, students work on group projects to create practical innovations like sensor-powered trash bins, voice-command lights, and automated railway crossing prototypes.
