Mentoring activity at Atal Tinkering Lab, Karnataka Public School, Hiriadka on 26th July 2025

As part of the community outreach initiative, students of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, conducted a hands-on learning session at Atal Tinkering Lab, Karnataka Public School, Hiriadka on Saturday 26th July 2025. The program aimed to spark interest in innovation, STEM education, and creative problem-solving among school students through interactive and engaging activities. The session was focused on ‘IoT Applications’ including the basics of electronics and sensor-based systems. Students were introduced to Arduino programming, LED control, and simple automation using sensors. Demonstrations were conducted using TinkerCAD simulators, allowing participants to visualize and test real-time circuit designs. Basic coding logic, block programming, and creative thinking exercises were part of the agenda, making it accessible and fun for students from rural backgrounds. The program received enthusiastic participation from the students and appreciation from the school faculty. The efforts of SMVITM students in explaining complex technological concepts in a simplified and bilingual manner helped bridge the gap between technology and school-level education. Annapurna Shenoy, Poornitha, Divyanth, Sharanya, Chandan and Kartik were the session volunteers from SMVITM. About 30 students from class VIII were benefitted by the session. The event was coordinated by Mr. Deepak Rao M, Assistant Professor (Sr), Department of CSE of SMVITM.