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science, math, electronics, robotics, basic principles of constructing and
computer science - or just plain tinkering
around. This works towards the Atal
Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) mission of
creating one million neoteric child
innovators in India by 2020. The
objective of this scheme is to foster
curiosity, creativity, and imagination in
young minds.
This lab is a good platform for
creating innovating and exploring things
for the children. The cost of this lab is 12
lakhs which provides more tinkering
values.
Integration of 3 labs :
Children will learn the concepts of
physical like "Building blocks" and stem
models in robotics lab. Working principles
of mechanics, simple electric circuits as
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assembling of robots are learned as
practice at Robotic labs. These children
will learn and practice the various
software like Geogebra, Robo Compass,
Quiver, Photomath at Google lab, various
teaching and learning strategies are
practiced. Students enriched with these
technologies and software, practiced at Atal
tinkering with use of various sensors and
3D printer they prepare various models
by their own.
Teaching through technology :
Visual learning helps for the
long-term memory of the students. The
problem of re-iteration and retention of
concepts was also an issue especially
keeping our children who are in B and C
grades. By using the three labs various
software animated movies motivational
videos subject expert lessons are shown
to the children for more enhanced
personalised learning experiences.
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