Hosted by Melbourne Global Centre and Ramjas International School, Delhi, on 12-13 November 2025, the workshop began with an introduction to STEM education and its importance in preparing students for future careers. The resource person, Emily Rochetta, and Prof. Jan Van Driel explained how modern technologies ignite the STEM experience in children. This workshop was attended by Mrs Suman Rathore and Dr Shrestha Singhal.
The resource person emphasized and explained the benefits of interdisciplinary understanding of a particular topic, bringing together concepts, methods, or forms of communication from two or more disciplines or established areas of expertise to explain the phenomenon, solve the problem, or create a product. STEM education focuses on real-world problems relevant to students, emphasizing 21st-century skills, employment, and the application of collaborative and active pedagogies. We participated in a hands-on activity to design small structures using an OZOBOTS and learnt how to connect Science, Social science, Mathematics, and technology to develop a better STEM experience. Participants worked in teams to create a mini-project demonstrating the role of technology in solving a real-world problem. Our group prepared a bot that can test the presence of various nutrients in food products. The second day begins with two real-life problems: The Granny’s on the move, and Is my plant thirsty?
Teachers were divided into groups, and we had a brainstorming discussion on both the problems, and each group concluded with the best possible outcomes. Later, we were given the chance to present our school’s project relevant to SDGs. We have presented Project PRAYAAS under SDG-3, good health and well-being, which was appreciated and included in the presentation by the resource person. The visit to ATL labs and experiencing the hands-on activity and robots prepared by students was a wonderful experience. The interaction with students and the exchange of ideas with fellow school teachers. The two-day STEM workshop was an enriching experience that deepened our understanding of how technology is revolutionizing Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and overall technological development. The activities improved our analytical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. This workshop strengthened our interest in STEM and motivated us to explore future opportunities in technologically driven fields.
