Robotics Program Support Project - RPS

Sept. 1, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2023

Status: Completed

The Robotics Program Support (RPS) Project, backed by the KDDI Foundation and in collaboration with Lalitpur Metropolitan City and Citynet+Arts, was designed to spark an interest in robotics and programming among Lalitpur's public school students in 10 schools. Targeting students in Grades 6-8, the project utilized educational robotics kits featuring LEGO blocks, Arduino boards, and the intuitive Studuino visual programming platform, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Title Robotics Program Support Project
Abbreviation RPS
Start date Sept. 1, 2022
End date Aug. 31, 2023
Status Completed
Beneficiaries

Students at grade 6-8 level and teachers from 10 public schools in Lalitpur Metropolitan City

Funding Amount $ 12,489
Activities and Timeline
  1. Developed comprehensive robotics teaching modules utilizing LEGO robotics kits and visual programming software, focusing on building autonomous cars and robotic arms, to foster creative and analytical thinking in students. Video tutorials are now available on OLE Nepal’s Youtube channel, and also accessible via offline servers
  2. Rolled out robotics programming in 10 public schools in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, significantly enhancing students' problem-solving skills. Equipped these schools with 34 sets of LEGO-based educational robotics kits and conducted training for teachers and students from Grades 6-8 in robot coding using childfriendly visual programming software
  3. Integrated teacher training in robotics with the support of OLE Nepal’s teaching fellows for sustained guidance and support. This strategy resulted in enhanced teaching proficiency and heightened student engagement in robotics.
  4. Established robotics clubs in the participating schools, led by student-appointed club leaders, to promote leadership and coordination skills among students, with ongoing support from the program
  5. Organized the first inter-school robotics challenge in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, where approximately 80 students from 10 schools showcased their robotics skills in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
Partners

KDDI Foundation

Lalitpur Metropolitan City

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Last Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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