ICTS Mehewara Phase 1 — Ampara Zone

Objective

To introduce rural school students to emerging technologies through practical learning while empowering teachers with the knowledge and resources needed to support continued technology education.

Event Details

The first phase of ICTS MEHEWARA was a two-day educational outreach program conducted across 15 rural schools in the Ampara District.

Day 01 - Student Workshops: Grade 9 students participated in hands-on sessions covering Arduino, basic electronics, and IoT. Interactive demonstrations introduced students to electronic components and real-world technology applications.

Day 02 - Teacher Training Workshop: A dedicated workshop was conducted for school teachers, focusing on IoT awareness, practical electronics, and integrating technology-based activities into school education. Teachers received guidance on using IoT learning resources and supporting students in continued practical learning. IoT educational kits were also donated to participating schools, helping extend the impact of the program beyond the workshops.

Outcomes and Achievements

Successfully reached 15 rural schools through a two-day outreach program.

Introduced students to Arduino, electronics, and IoT concepts. Conducted a dedicated teacher training workshop to support sustainable technology education.

Donated IoT educational kits and encouraged continued practical learning.