By the end of this month, 42 tinkering labs will be set up in public schools across the State, said Education Minister V. Sivankutty here on Saturday. He was inaugurating the first tinkering lab in Kollam district at Vocational Higher Secondary School, Kottankulangara.
Tinkering labs are state-of-the-art science and technology initiatives to cultivate scientific temper among students and transform learning into a creative and enjoyable experience. The labs will be set up at a cost of ₹10 lakh sanctioned through Samagra Shiksha, Kerala.
The labs will equipped with the latest technology such as robotics, coding and sensor technology, making it possible to experience and apply artificial intelligence and advanced features. A toolkit and a 3D printer will also be provided, while instructors and teachers will guide the students.
