ROBOTICS TRAINEES. A total of 24 pupils and one teacher from Silay South Elementary School in Silay City attended the “Robotics for Kids” training at the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center on Sunday (Nov. 24, 2019). The activity is part of the Negrense Robotics and Intelligence Machines Program launched on November 19. (Photo courtesy of Negros Occidental Language and Information Center)
BACOLOD CITY -- Fifty-five teachers and pupils from two localities in Negros Occidental comprised the first two batches who attended the “Robotics for Kids” training at the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) here.
NOLITC school administrator Ma. Cristina Orbecido said on Tuesday the participants were among the four groups from the province’s third district scheduled to undergo the training after the launching of the Negrense Robotics and Intelligence Machines Program a week ago.
On Nov. 23, a total of 25 learners from E.B. Magalona participated, including 15 from E.B. Magalona Elementary School and five each from Tanza Elementary School and Alicante Elementary School. They were joined by five teachers.
Also, 24 pupils and one teacher from Silay South Elementary School in Silay City attended the training on November 24.
Orbecido said the training reinforced the importance of providing a robotics hub for these children, who were exposed to live robots for the first time.
“They were all amazed by the robots and were very eager to manipulate the machines. The children learned how to code and solve problems given by the teachers,” she added.
The remaining two batches, composed of 25 participants each from Talisay City and Victorias City, will attend the training on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, respectively.
NOLITC has partnered with Pinoy Robot Games headed by founder Melvin Matulac for the conduct of training for teachers and students.
On Nov. 19, NOLITC unveiled the Negrense Robotics and Intelligence Machines Program, making Negros Occidental the first to establish a robotics training center in Western Visayas, and the first local government in the country to support a learning center for robotics.
Next year, the Negrense Robotics Workshops will be launched to include On-site Robotic Training and Teachers Training. (PNA)
