5 Days Ideation Workshop For High School Students (NextGen Innovators)

Report of 5-Days Ideation Workshop for High School Students

Training Details

SAKEC Idea Lab presents

 “Training for School Learners”

Day 1: 26/05/2025 – Introduction to Electronics

Mr. Santosh Kamble introduced students to basic electronic components such as resistors, LEDs, batteries, push buttons, SPST/SPDT switches, and breadboards. Students learned how to construct basic LED blinking circuits. Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni supervised hands-on circuit-building activities and assisted with component placement and identification. Workbook activities reinforced theoretical concepts with practical learning. The session encouraged curiosity and engagement with basic electronics.

Day 2: 27/05/2025 – Logic Gates & Simulation

Mr. Santosh Kamble introduced students to fundamental digital logic concepts, including the operation of AND, OR, and NOT gates, along with their corresponding truth tables. Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni provided guidance on circuit implementation and facilitated simulations using Tinkercad. Students constructed and tested logic gate circuits on breadboards, created truth tables, and explored digital logic through both hands-on and virtual simulation activities.

Day 3: 28/05/2025 – Arduino & Motors

Students were introduced to the Arduino UNO platform, where they engaged in LED blinking using block-based coding under the guidance of Mr. Santosh Kamble. Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni supported students in connecting motors using the L298N motor driver. Through these activities, students gained foundational knowledge of microcontroller functionality and practical skills in motor driver integration for robotic applications.

Day 4: 29/05/2025 – Sensors & CAD

As part of an advanced practical session, Mr. Santosh Kamble showcased sensor-based robotics, including infrared (IR), obstacle-detection, and light-following robots. This demonstration provided students with valuable insights into real-world applications of sensors in autonomous systems. Concurrently, Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni conducted a hands-on workshop on Laser CAD software, where students designed and prototyped personalized keychains, gaining exposure to digital fabrication and CAD modeling techniques.

Day 5: 30/05/2025 – Mini Project Presentation

In the culminating sessions, Mr. Santosh Kamble introduced Bluetooth and voice-controlled robotics, guiding students in operating robots via mobile applications and voice commands using Arduino. Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni oversaw the execution of the final mini projects like Car Reverse Alarm, Obstacle Detector, Burglar Alarm, where students integrated concepts learned throughout the workshop. These activities enabled participants to apply their knowledge in real-time, showcasing their understanding of embedded systems and sensor-based automation.