Teachers and students begin the
process of learning how to assemble a robot.
Phasakorn Channgam
Students and teachers from 14 Pattaya-area schools learned
about robots and automation at workshops that could land the most talented kids
a place in the World Robot Olympiad.
Seventy adults and children attended the Jan. 19-20 workshop
at Pattaya School No. 7. Organized with the help of Gamaco Co., which previously
sponsored robot competitions at the “Edutainment Zone” in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon
shopping mall, the training gave participants a chance to learn, design and
create robots according to project-based learning guidelines.
The hope is that the training will lead to development of
school programs that could train Thai kids well enough to compete in
international robotic contests. The next World Robot Olympiad will be held in
November in Malaysia. Gamaco has been tasked with finding 25 four-person teams
from Asia to compete.
The training also allowed teachers to integrate relevant
subjects such as science, mathematics, design, technology, computers, social
studies and English by connecting the basic middle level education, secondary
level education in technological innovation of artifacts to elevate the level
and develop school’s capabilities to international standards.
The training was divided into two major parts. The first day
saw basic education in various aspects, understanding and learning and basic
practical tasks. The second day focused on practical applications and resolving
problems.
Organizers called the workshop a success as students remained
attentive throughout and able to carry out their assignments.
