Low-cost and portable labware for computing curriculum using scalable mobile sensory platform

Mobile embedded system is an excellent candidate to provides depth, breadth, and rigorousness for meeting the emerging workforce and education needs in science, technology, and engineering. However, the high requirements of investment in resources and instructors make the mobile embedded system education impractical for universities and colleges that lack the resources and build-ups. This work-in-progress paper presents a novel low-cost and portable labware for hands-on labs and projects using Android smartphones and scalable sensory platform. It is easy-to-adopt, promotes students with authentic and creative learning, and supports wide dissemination.