erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i5.10596ArticleConstruction and Effect Evaluation of the Project-based Teaching Model for the Internet of Things Major in Colleges and Universitieshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/5/10.26689/erd.v7i5.10596LiuLili,ZhangYu,GaoNing,LiuBo2025752025-05-29With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the social demand for IoT professionals is constantly increasing. The project-based teaching model has become an important path for the teaching reform of the IoT major by enhancing students’ practical ability, teamwork ability, and innovation awareness. This article analyzes the existing problems in the IoT major in colleges and universities, explores the construction method of the project-based teaching model, and evaluates its effects in improving students’ comprehensive quality, enhancing their employment competitiveness, and promoting teaching reform. The research shows that the application of the project-based teaching model in the IoT major in colleges and universities has significant positive impacts.

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