Arduino UNO R4 Workshop

ATL SARTHI Teacher Training Workshop on Arduino UNO R4

Empowering Educators to Ignite Innovation in Classrooms

50+ passionate educators. 2 immersive days. 1 powerful platform for innovation.

On April 15 & 16, 2025, the iExplore Foundation for Sustainable Development proudly conducted the ATL SARTHI Teacher Training Workshop on Arduino UNO R4 at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode.
This transformative initiative, organized in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, Arduino Edutech India, and the Erode-Namakkal ATL SARTHI Cluster, was designed to equip teachers with hands-on experience in Arduino-based innovation, IoT, and sensor technologies—empowering them to lead the next generation of innovators.

Program Overview

The workshop brought together over 50 educators from Government, Matriculation, and CBSE schools, along with representatives from STEM foundations, under one collaborative platform.
The two-day session provided experiential learning on Arduino UNO R4, introducing educators to practical applications of electronics, coding, and automation in the classroom.
By the end of the workshop, participants had developed the confidence and creativity to integrate STEM innovation and hands-on learning into their own teaching practices.

Highlights

50+ Educators Trained
10+ Hands-on Sensor Projects
2 Days of Experiential Learning
Hosted at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College
Collaboration with AIM, Arduino Edutech India & ATL SARTHI Cluster

Expert-Led Sessions

The sessions were led by resource experts from Arduino Edutech India:

Mr. Ashik Imran, Associate Manager
Mr. Sakthivel M, Manager

Key topics covered:

Introduction to Arduino UNO R4 hardware and its new features
Hands-on activities with LEDs, push buttons, and basic circuit building
Getting started with Arduino IDE and microcontroller programming
Practical implementation using sensors like:
1. LDR Sensor – Light detection & automation
2. IR Sensor – Obstacle detection & proximity sensing
3. MQ2 Sensor – Smoke/gas detection simulation

Teachers collaborated in groups to design small sensor-based projects, applying logic, circuit design, and programming skills—transforming theoretical learning into tangible innovation.

IoT & Incubation Lab Visit

On the second day, participants were taken on an exclusive tour of the IoT and Incubation Labs at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College.
Educators explored state-of-the-art setups, engaged in interactive discussions, and observed live prototypes developed by engineering students.
This visit sparked new ideas for ATL Lab enhancement, with many teachers expressing enthusiasm to replicate similar innovation spaces in their own schools to promote tech-enabled problem-solving among students.

Impact and Vision

The ATL SARTHI Teacher Training Workshop was more than a training—it was a movement to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem at the grassroots level.
By building the capacity of teachers, iExplore Foundation continues to nurture a generation of educators who will inspire, mentor, and empower students to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.

Together, we are building a future where educators lead the way in technology-driven learning and classrooms become hubs of innovation.