Institutional development · Public engagement and economic impact · Brazil
Unesp and Unicamp coordinate maker-lab initiative in 150 São Paulo state public schools
An initiative coordinated by Unesp and Unicamp combines robotics, digital fabrication and teacher training in 150 public schools in São Paulo state.
Why it matters: The 150 São Paulo state public schools in the initiative are where Unesp and Unicamp are combining robotics, digital fabrication and teacher training.
Unesp (São Paulo State University) reported that maker laboratories are bringing new ways of teaching and learning to 150 public schools in São Paulo state.
According to Unesp, the initiative is coordinated by Unesp and Unicamp (the University of Campinas).
The initiative combines robotics, digital fabrication and teacher training, Unesp said.
Unesp said the aim is to encourage pupils' autonomy and broaden their learning possibilities.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
The initiative coordinated by Unesp and Unicamp covers 150 public schools in São Paulo state and pairs robotics and digital fabrication with teacher training, with the stated aim of fostering pupil autonomy and broadening learning possibilities.
