The highlight of September is that KBTA hosted a productive STEM camp, where we hosted 50 students from junior secondary and high schools from the South Rift region of Kenya, as well as 15 students from Sikri. The schools represented were Kibos Special Secondary School, Kibos Primary, Nico Hauser Secondary, St. Oda Special Primary, Korara Secondary and Korara Primary School.
The objectives of these camps are to enhance visually impaired learners' critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM skills, fostering independence and innovation.
The STEM camp provided a unique opportunity to assess the progress of the STEM clubs established last year. We hosted our very first camp with these schools, and it was inspiring to see the key activities and various STEM projects showcased. This helped ensure the sustainability and lasting impact of the clubs among the learners.
We appreciate Afribot Robotics for introducing learners to robotics through a structured program that gradually builds their skills from basic concepts to developing independent projects.
The learners were exposed to independent robotics challenges where they were tasked with building robotic devices using seven different modules. This allowed them to apply their newly acquired knowledge independently, with their creations evaluated by a panel of judges.
The winning club ,STEM Conquerors from Kibos Special Secondary School, was recognized and awarded an opportunity to participate in the forthcoming National STEM mentorship camp. These activities cultivated critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of STEM skills.
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