Baram pupils gain hands-on exposure to robotics, coding
MIRI (Sept 23): A total of 117 secondary and primary school pupils from four schools in Baram gained hands-on exposure to digital technology, robotics and coding through the Science on Wheels 2026 programme at SMK Tutoh Apoh from Sept 16 to 19. The four-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and coding workshop was jointly [...] The post Baram pupils gain hands-on exposure to…
In Miri, on September 23, 117 secondary and primary school students from four schools in Baram participated in the Science on Wheels 2026 program at SMK Tutoh Apoh. The four-day STEM and coding workshop, organized jointly by the Baram District Education Office, the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), and Realfun Learning Centre, aimed to provide early exposure to digital technology, robotics, and coding to students in the interior.
The program focused on encouraging creativity, innovation, and interest in STEM among the participants.
A key aspect of the workshop was an introduction to basic coding using Microsoft MakeCode and micro:bit. Students learned programming concepts through practical activities and applied their coding skills and knowledge of micro:bit to create a 'Monster Robot' as their main project. This hands-on approach allowed participants to apply what they had learned while developing problem-solving, creative, and collaborative skills.
The program featured workshops, practical activities, student presentations, and project assessments. The closing ceremony and awards presentation concluded the event. According to the statement, the program aimed to make STEM education more practical, engaging, and meaningful while broadening students' exposure to digital technology.
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