{"id":20794,"date":"2026-09-23T17:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/il.mahidol.ac.th\/eng\/?p=20794"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:24:07","slug":"institute-for-innovative-learning-mahidol-university-hosts-stem-robotics-camp-to-foster-science-innovation-and-future-ready-skills-through-hands-on-learning-september-23-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/il.mahidol.ac.th\/eng\/institute-for-innovative-learning-mahidol-university-hosts-stem-robotics-camp-to-foster-science-innovation-and-future-ready-skills-through-hands-on-learning-september-23-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute for Innovative Learning, Mahidol University Hosts \u201cSTEM & Robotics Camp\u201d to Foster Science, Innovation, and Future-Ready Skills through Hands-on Learning, September 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Institute for Innovative Learning (IL), Mahidol University, organized the \u201cSTEM & Robotics Camp (STEM Activities)\u201d for students in the Special GM and GMS Programs, Grades 7\u201312, from Srisongkram Wittaya School, Loei Province, on September 23, 2026, at the Multipurpose Conference Room, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom. Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyachat Jittatham, Director of the Institute for Innovative Learning, Mahidol University, delivered the welcoming remarks and officially opened the activity, joined by IL instructors and staff who facilitated the hands-on learning sessions.<\/p>\n

The program was designed to strengthen students\u2019 competencies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on learning, experimentation, observation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving. The activities enabled students to connect scientific knowledge with practical challenges and real-life contexts while developing teamwork and communication skills.<\/p>\n

The program featured three major learning activities. The first activity, \u201cBlood Investigation (STEM)\u201d, was conducted by Dr. Phongphatai Kitroongrojjanaporn, Mr. Namchok Khunmuenwong, Mr. Patcharasit Piyacharoen, and Mr. Phattanaphong Khonthiang. Students engaged in scientific investigation through a series of challenges that encouraged observation, data analysis, reasoning, and evidence-based problem-solving.<\/p>\n

The second activity, \u201cRoller Coaster (STEM),\u201d was conducted by Ms. Atcharaphan Phothong, Ms. Jiraporn Karaket, and Mr. Phattanaphong Khonthiang. Through the activity, students explored scientific and engineering concepts by designing and constructing their own roller coaster models. They tested and refined their designs based on the results, developing skills in design thinking, problem-solving, experimentation, and teamwork.<\/p>\n

The third activity, \u201cCritical Thinking and Decision Making: STEAM+C+D,\u201d was conducted by Dr. Phongphatai Kitroongrojjanaporn, Mr. Namchok Khunmuenwong, Mr. Patcharasit Piyacharoen, and Mr. Phattanaphong Khonthiang. The activity focused on strengthening students\u2019 critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Students analyzed situations, exchanged ideas, worked collaboratively, and developed solutions through an integrated STEAM+C+D learning approach.<\/p>\n

In addition to the STEM activities, the Institute organized the \u201cIL Learning Innovation Tour: Exploring, Learning, and Experiencing Future Learning Innovations\u201d for teachers from Srisongkram Wittaya School. The tour provided teachers with an opportunity to explore the Institute\u2019s learning facilities and innovative learning environments while exchanging ideas on how educational technologies and learning innovations can be integrated into their own educational contexts.<\/p>\n

The program concluded with a knowledge review, reflection, and \u201cExpanded Knowledge\u201d session, encouraging students to connect their learning experiences with the application of scientific knowledge in everyday life. Awards and certificates were also presented to participants, followed by a group photo to commemorate the activity.<\/p>\n

The program demonstrated the Institute for Innovative Learning\u2019s contribution to translating its expertise in learning innovation, educational technology, and STEM education into meaningful hands-on learning experiences. Rather than simply receiving knowledge, students were actively engaged in asking questions, conducting experiments, analyzing problems, designing solutions, testing ideas, and learning from the outcomes.<\/p>\n

From an impact perspective, the activities supported the development of essential 21st-century competencies, including analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and communication. More importantly, the learning experiences helped students recognize how scientific and technological knowledge can be applied to practical challenges and everyday situations.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Institute for Innovative Learning, Mahidol University, welcomed teachers from Srisongkram Wittaya School to visit the Institute\u2019s learning resources and modern teaching and learning facilities, including the Mahidol Media Lab, Multimedia Studio, Master Classroom, and Virtual Classroom. The visit provided teachers with opportunities to explore approaches to integrating digital technologies and multimedia into teaching and learning, as well as to gain insights into the design of learning spaces and environments that support education in the digital era.<\/p>\n

The initiative therefore extended its impact beyond student development to teacher capacity building and institutional learning, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and educational networking. This reflects the Institute for Innovative Learning\u2019s ongoing role in connecting knowledge, innovation, and educational technology with real-world educational practice, while contributing to the development of a learning ecosystem that supports learners, educators, and educational institutions in a continuous and sustainable manner.<\/p>\n