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SIBU, 7 – 9 September: A total of 15 teachers from Woodlands International School participated in the Digital Makerspace workshop, organised by the UNIMAS Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT). The training was conducted as part of the school’s initiative to establish a Digital Makerspace centre by collaborating with UNIMAS.
Led by FCSIT Deputy Dean of Commercialisation, Industry & Community Collaboration Dr Sze San Nah, the workshop aims to train teachers in managing digital devices and to provide them with ideas on learning activities in the Digital Makerspace.
A makerspace is an informal learning space with the objective to nurture the creativity, problem solving skill, and technology of children while working on projects. This is part of the school’s initiative to provide the students with 21st Century Skills which is essential in the age of the Internet, and in line with the Sarawak State Digital Economy Initiative. The UNIMAS team assisted the school by designing a co-working space and providing technology that can nurture students in becoming digital makers.
Also present to assist in conducting the workshop were four other lecturers from the faculty, which are Dr Sarah Samson Juan, Dr Suriati Khartini Jali Dr Lau Sei Ping and Mr Lee Jun Choi.
The teachers who participated were also introduced to IoT (Internet of Things) devices such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi and built their own games using Nintendo Labo kits. They also learned to make 3D objects using 3D scanner, pen and printer as well as how to operate and capture videos using drones.
Fig.1: Dr Lau discussing with one of the teachers during the training session on Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Fig.2: Arduino hands-on session with teachers
Fig.3: Hands-on session with Dr Sarah on 3D making tools and software
Fig. 4: Mr Lee Jun Choi explains drone technology and regulations to teachers
Fig. 5: Dr Suriati (second right) preparing Nintendo Labo kits for the teachers to create games
Fig. 6: Teachers testing out their games using Nintendo Switch
Fig. 7: 3D printer maintenance session with Dr Lau
Fig. 8: Group photo session with some of the teachers
