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Single Board Computers (SBC): The Future of Next Generation Pedagogies in Pakistan

Saad Wazir (Department of Computing School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, National University of Sciences and Technology), Hamza Ali Imran (Department of Computing School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, National University of Sciences and Technology), Usama Latif (Operations Engineer VAS, Apollo Telecom, Islamabad, Pakistan), Usama Mujahid (Department of embedded systems, RwR Private Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan), Muhammad Bilal (Accelerated Software Team Emumba Private Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Original paper Submitted to arXiv on 14 Aug. 2020 License: CC BY 4.0

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  • ARM processors dominate the mobile industry and are expected to play a major role in data centers and the IT industry
  • ARM processors are popular due to their cost-effectiveness and power efficiency
  • Single board computers (SBCs) based on ARM processors have become increasingly popular, with many options available in the market
  • SBCs are used in IoT applications and for teaching purposes, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan
  • SBCs are ideal for hands-on learning experiences due to their low price and power usage
  • Many SBCs support full Linux distributions and can be used as general-purpose computers
  • Studies have shown that hands-on experience with SBCs enhances students' understanding of various subjects, including image processing, computer networks, system administration, etc.
  • SBCs have potential for teaching parallel and distributed computing without worrying about operating distributed systems
  • The adoption of Linux by an Indian state for school teaching demonstrates the cost-saving potential of open source software based on ARM processors
  • ARM processors are believed to eventually replace Intel Xeon processors even in high-performance computing due to affordability and lower heat production
  • Projects like OpenStack on ARM enable the use of ARM processors in data centers
  • SBCs with ARM processors running open source software represent the future of computing and offer a better choice for teaching various courses

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ARM processors have become dominant in the mobile industry and are expected to play a major role in the future of data centers and the IT industry. The popularity of ARM processors is due to their cost-effectiveness and power efficiency. Single board computers (SBCs) based on ARM processors have become increasingly popular, with hundreds of options available in the market. In addition to their use in IoT applications, SBCs are also being considered for teaching purposes, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Their low price and power usage make them an ideal choice for hands-on learning experiences. Many SBCs support full Linux distributions and can be used as general-purpose computers, while others are open hardware based. Several studies have explored the use of SBCs for teaching various subjects. For example, researchers have used Raspberry Pi boards to teach image and video processing, assembler design, processor architecture, compiler design, basic computer networks, system administration, and bioinformatics. These studies have shown that hands-on experience with SBCs enhances students' understanding of these subjects. The literature review also highlights the potential of SBCs for teaching parallel and distributed computing. A prototype made up of Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+ SBCs has been developed for this purpose. This approach allows students to focus on programming the main task without having to worry about operating distributed systems. The adoption of Linux by an Indian state for school teaching demonstrates the cost-saving potential of open source software based on ARM processors. It is believed that ARM processors will eventually replace Intel Xeon processors even in high-performance computing due to their affordability and lower heat production. Projects like OpenStack on ARM are making it possible to use ARM processors in data centers. Overall, SBCs with ARM processors running open source software represent the future of computing and offer a better choice for teaching various courses. The article provides a comparison of viable options available in the market and discusses how SBCs can be used for teaching purposes. The detailed overview of different boards suitable for teaching computer science and electrical or computer engineering courses is also provided.

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