Inspired towards Science, Engineering and Technology (I-SET) is a Community Engagement Flagship Project of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) supported by Research and Innovation R&I) at UNISA. The goal of I-SET is to inspire awareness in Science, Engineering and Technology through the fun activities of robotics.
In order to reach a wider community of learners who are exposed to these FUN activities of robotics, I-SET trained 30 UNISA students in robotics in 2012. These students, now known as our I-SET buddies, are ready to mentor and coach learners (and educators) in robotics. The morning was spent considering the 2013 I-SET plans forI-SET buddy deployment and Science Exhibition participation. Thiswas followed by a session in which the buddies and the robots were equally challenged.
Several schools and science centres accepted the invitation for an afternoon information sharing session. Although many wish to start robotics in their schools or at their science centres, the question of ‘Where does one start?” is often posed! The hour provided space for such discussions and exchange of contact details. I-SET watches for community growth!
I-SET buddies, educators from the schools and leaders from the science centres were inspired during the viewing of the I-SET video featuring the I-SET teams at the 2012 FIRST Lego League FLL North Gauteng regional competition hosted by UNISA I-SET in October 2012. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKcP3Hou9Ss).
For more details and all the photos of the Let’s Go I-SET Robotics event:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.436638896412121.98418.266739783402034&type=3
