DLS Senior School host international STEM workshop

Between March 31st and April 4th, De La Salle, Senior School hosted the workshops for the project -KA210 – SCH- DC499A2E  'Transition from STEM to Robotics'.

During this week, participants from Malta, Poland and Turkey had an insightful sessions carried out by our mentor from Portugal, Mr. Andre Dias.  

These sessions included hands-on activities on the Arduino kit, where participants were introduced to the Maker Uno and breadboard. With the help of mBlock software, they successfully lit their first bulb, then progressed to making it blink. Some even experimented with multiple bulbs to simulate a traffic light system. The session was both enjoyable and educational, providing hands-on experience with Arduino and coding fundamentals.

As the week proceeded, participants further developed their Arduino skills and explored Sonar Technology and its practical applications. Their main challenge was to build a parking system using an ultrasonic sensor, which they tackled with great enthusiasm. Additionally, they programmed personalised messages on an LCD screen, reinforcing their coding skills through hands-on practice.

Participants were also introduced to the concept of analog input and the Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensor. They were then challenged to read and analyse the analog values from the LDR sensor, deepening their understanding through practical application.

On the final day, participants visited the ESPLORA Interactive Science Centre, where they engaged in a LEGO Mindstorms session, bringing the week to an exciting and educational close.