Media Release

Udupi, Jul 28: As part of the community outreach initiative, students of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, conducted a hands-on learning session at Atal Tinkering Lab, Karnataka Public School, Hiriadka on Saturday July 26.

The programme aimed to spark interest in innovation, STEM education, and creative problem-solving among school students through interactive and engaging activities.

The session was focused on ‘IoT Applications’ including the basics of electronics and sensor-based systems. Students were introduced to Arduino programming, LED control, and simple automation using sensors. Demonstrations were conducted using Tinker CAD simulators, allowing participants to visualise and test real-time circuit designs.

Basic coding logic, block programming, and creative thinking exercises were part of the agenda, making it accessible and fun for students from rural backgrounds. The efforts of SMVITM students in explaining complex technological concepts in a simplified and bilingual manner helped bridge the gap between technology and school-level education.

Headmaster Prakash Prabhu gave a prelude to the event and also thanked the SMVITM management for the continued support by sending students volunteers for organising this useful session for the benefit of their students.

Annapurna Shenoy, Poornitha, Divyanth, Sharanya, Chandan and Kartik were the session volunteers from SMVITM. Poonima, senior teacher from the school was the coordinator for ATL lab was also present during the session.

SMVITM Deepak Rao M, assistant professor (Sr), Department of CSE coordinated the event.

As many as 30 students from class VIII were benefited by the session.