Program

Opening of the Days of Robotics and Innovative Educational Technologies Program in Zambia

Greeting speech from the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo).

VAIDIM IGOREVICH ZAYCHIKOV, Head of the Education and Science Department (pending approval)

Greeting speech from the Higher Education Authorities of the Republic of Zambia and participating universities.

Minister of Education of the Republic of Zambia Hon. Douglas Syakalima
Permanent Secretary for Education Services of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Joel Kamoko
Acting Executive director National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Eng. Dr. Elliot Mumba
Vice-Chansellor of the University of Zambia Prof. Mundia Muya

Greeting speech from the Embassy of the Russian Federation and the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Zambia.

AZIM ALAUDINOVICH YARAKHMEDOV, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Zambia
Svetlana Nikolaevna KOVALEVA, Advisor, Head of the Russian Center for Science and Culture

Introductory Speech

Initiatives of Russian universities for implementing innovative educational technologies in African countries, exemplified by projects from SPbSETU "LETI"

ANASTASIA ANDREEVNA MININA, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, SPbSETU "LETI"

Presentation of the exhibition program "Days of Robotics" and the Interactive Map of Russian Universities.

Moderator: Tatiana TALALAEVA, Head of the International Projects Office, SPbGETU "LETI"

Coffee Break
Press Approaches. Video Interviews

Introductory presentation "Teaching Robotics and VR Technologies in Schools and Universities: Innovative Learning Formats."

Alexander Motyko
Anton Filatov
Grigory Belsky
Roman Shestopalov

1. Masterclass "Innovative Learning Formats for Students and Schoolchildren using VR/AR technologies";
2. Interactive practical session "Developing a Game in the Virtual Reality."

Students and educators get skills and insight into the teaching methodology.

Alexander Motyko

1. Presentation "The Decade of Science and Technology in Russia" using the interactive map of Russian universities.
2. Lecture: "Teaching Robotics in Schools and Universities. Innovative Learning Formats."
3. Masterclass: "Programming a Mobile Robot. Robotic System "Duckie Town". Introduction of students and instructors to the methodology of conducting classes."

Tatiana Talalaeva
Anton Filatov

Open Student Robotics Workshop

• Masterclass on Robotic Systems
• Gaming Tournament in Mechatronics and Robotics

Roman Shestopalov

Masterclass on robotics and mechatronics:

• Key Robotic Components: Microcontrollers & Sensors.
• Configuring Robots for Movement and Control."

Explanation of the teaching methodology concluded by testing.

Grigory Belsky

Demonstration of the interactive map of Russian universities, cultural, and educational VR projects for the wide audience.

Galina Alferova
Lecturers of SPbSETU "LETI"

Conclusion of Day 1 program by handing certificates to participants

Exposition featuring robotics exhibits, Russian educational and cultural VR projects.

Participants’ registration. Registration forms filled out at the entrance to the exhibition space.

Demonstration of the robotic system and masterclass: "Duckie Town –Testfield for Creating a Smart City."

Anton Filatov

Open student robotics workshop

• Masterclass “Building a Lunar Rover”
• Demonstration of robotic systems (exhibits) and practical sessions.

Roman Shestopalov
Grigory Belsky

Interactive workshop: “Game Programming in Python.”

Alexander Motyko

Coffee break

Masterclass "Programming Robots to Perform Practical Tasks."

Grigory Belsky

"Demonstration of cultural and educational VR projects."

Tatiana Talalaeva
Galina Alferova

Interactive practical session "Developing a Game in the Virtual Reality."

Alexander Motyko

Open Student Robotics Workshop

Practical sessions with demonstrations of robotic systems.

Grigory Belsky
Roman Shestopalov

Conclusion of Day 2 program by handing certificates to participants

Exposition featuring the interactive map of Russian universities, robotics exhibits, and Russian educational and cultural VR projects.

Participant registration. Registration forms are filled out at the entrance to the exhibition space.

Open Student Robotics Workshop

• Masterclass "Building a Lunar Rover"
  Roman Shestopalov
• Gaming Tournament in Mechatronics and Robotics
  Grigory Belsky

Interactive Career Guidance Test using the Interactive map and exhibits.

Alekandr Motyko
Anton Filatov
Grigory Belsky
Roman Shestopalov

Coffee break

Conclusion of the Days of Robotics and Innovative Educational Technologies in Zambia with the certificate & award ceremony

Representatives from educational institutions in Zambia and participants of the Days of Robotics program are invited to the final commemorative event.

Interviews, photo & video sessions, contact exchanges.