Enhancing STEM Interest and Confidence Using AIot Visual Programming Approach for University Service-Learning Outreach

Haw Yuan Kang, Zahriah Othman, Raja Rina Raja Ikram, Nor Hafeizah Hassan, Abdul Karim Mohammad, Nor Aiza Moketar, Nurul Akmar Binti Emran, Shahrom Tumin, Norfazren Fateah Adnan, Carol Liao, Cecelia Fong, Farazawani Omar, Khairul Shukry Wahled, Nur Aizuddin Kariman and Waris Candra1
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Haw Yuan Kang: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Zahriah Othman: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Raja Rina Raja Ikram: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Nor Hafeizah Hassan: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Abdul Karim Mohammad: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Nor Aiza Moketar: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Nurul Akmar Binti Emran: Faculty Technology Maklumat Dan Komunikasi, University Technical Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
Shahrom Tumin: ST Microelectronics, Muar, Malaysia
Norfazren Fateah Adnan: Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association, Penang, Malaysia
Carol Liao: Semi South East Asia, Singapore
Cecelia Fong: Semi South East Asia, Singapore
Farazawani Omar: Negeri Sembilan State Education Department, Malaysia
Khairul Shukry Wahled: Melaka State Education Department, Malaysia
Nur Aizuddin Kariman: Muar District Education Department, Johor, Malaysia
Waris Candra1: MMicro: Bit Educational Foundation

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 1303-1315

Abstract: Fostering interest and confidence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is essential for developing future innovators. This study investigates the impact of integrating AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) visual programming using micro: bit into a university service-learning outreach program to enhance primary school students’ interest and confidence in STEM. The program provided students with hands-on experience in developing AIoT projects through visual programming, guided by university mentors. Pre- and post-event surveys were conducted to assess changes in students’ perceptions, alongside feedback from teachers and mentors. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ confidence and interest in STEM, with a shift from neutral or negative responses to strong agreement with STEM-related statements. Teachers reported positive learning outcomes, while mentors gained valuable teaching experience. These results highlight the effectiveness of combining AIoT, visual programming, and university service-learning in fostering interest and confidence in STEM education. The study contributes to ongoing efforts to promote STEM through interactive and experiential learning approaches.

Date: 2025
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