IMPLEMENTASI SMART VERTICAL GARDEN BERBASIS IoT SEBAGAI DUKUNGAN TERHADAP PROGRAM ECO-SCHOOL DI SDIT AL USWAH SURABAYA TAHUN 2025

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The Eco-School program in schools often faces significant challenges, particularly limited land availability and a lack of personnel for regular plant maintenance. This community service program aims to address these issues through the implementation of an appropriate technology solution, namely the Smart Vertical Garden (SVG) based on the Internet of Things (IoT) at SDIT Al Uswah, Surabaya. The implementation method includes assessing the partner’s needs, designing and installing an SVG system integrated with soil moisture, temperature, and light intensity sensors, as well as conducting intensive training sessions for teachers and students. The SVG system functions to monitor environmental conditions and perform automatic watering, thereby optimizing the use of limited space and minimizing human intervention. The results of this community service activity show that the system was successfully implemented and received enthusiastic responses from the school. Moreover, the SVG system was able to reduce water consumption by up to 40%, optimize limited land through a modular vertical structure, and increase teacher and student engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-based learning. This program not only provides a technical solution but also serves as an educational medium to foster environmental awareness and technological literacy among school students. The implementation of SVG not only promotes the efficient use of water and resources but also enriches students’ learning experiences in science, technology, and sustainability, holistically supporting the partner school’s Eco-School vision. The sustainability of this program is ensured through the school’s strong commitment and its potential for replication in other educational environments.

Program Eco-School di sekolah seringkali menghadapi tantangan signifikan, terutama keterbatasan lahan dan minimnya personel untuk perawatan tanaman rutin. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut melalui implementasi solusi teknologi tepat guna, yaitu Smart Vertical Garden (SVG) berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) di SDIT Al Uswah, Surabaya. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi survei kebutuhan mitra, perancangan dan instalasi sistem SVG yang terintegrasi dengan sensor kelembaban tanah, suhu, dan intensitas cahaya, serta pelatihan intensif kepada guru dan siswa. Sistem SVG berfungsi untuk memantau kondisi lingkungan dan melakukan penyiraman secara otomatis, sehingga mengoptimalkan penggunaan lahan terbatas dan meminimalkan intervensi manusia. Hasil pengabdian kepada Masyarakat menunjukkan bahwa sistem ini berhasil diimplementasikan dan mendapatkan antusiasme tinggi dari pihak sekolah. Terlebih SVG mampu menghemat air hingga 40%, mengoptimalkan lahan terbatas dengan sistem vertikal modular, serta meningkatkan keterlibatan guru dan siswa dalam pembelajaran berbasis STEM - Science (Sains), Technology (Teknologi), Engineering (Teknik/Rekayasa), dan Mathematics (Matematika). Program ini tidak hanya menghadirkan solusi teknis, tetapi juga berperan sebagai media edukatif untuk menanamkan kesadaran lingkungan dan literasi teknologi di kalangan siswa, khususnya sekolah dasar. Implementasi SVG tidak hanya menyediakan solusi efisiensi air dan sumber daya, tetapi juga memperkaya pengalaman belajar siswa dalam sains, teknologi, dan keberlanjutan, secara holistik mendukung visi Eco-School mitra. Keberlanjutan program didukung oleh komitmen sekolah dan potensi replikasi di lingkungan sekolah lainnya.