49 students from Asha’s RTCs were invited to Bangalore by Amazon to participate in the TIS Makerspace event. Here is a report by our Lead Teacher, Ms.Kumari.

Amazon TIS Workshop Report – July 2025

49 students and 10 teachers from Asha Chennai were invited by Amazon to Amazon TIS Makerspace in Bengaluru. Partnering with The Innovation Story, this initiative provides under-served students in grades 5th to 12th with immersive, hands-on learning experiences, nurturing their curiosity and equipping them with innovative technological skills to become future change-makers.

Our students and teachers had fun exploring 3D printers, robotics kits, and design software at the vibrant TIS Makerspace in Bangalore. Guided by the ever-enthusiastic Mr. Akhil, whose love for robotics made every session both fun and insightful, they got creative—trying, tinkering, and building.

Here is a report by Ms. Kumari, Lead Teacher at Asha RTCs-

From July 4th to 7th, RTC students and teachers from Kannigaipair, Periyapalayam, Seethanjeri, Thomur, and Kanagamma Chatram embarked on an exciting journey to Bangalore for the TIS workshop.

(Note that another team from Thoothukudi district travelled overnight with students and teachers from Kalugumalai, Kayathar and Nallatinpudhur RTCs to arrive at Bangalore on July 4^th morning. And a smaller team of just 1 teacher and 4 students came from the Kilpennathur RTC near Thiruvannamalai. Volunteers Rajaraman and Pushpaleela also came on their own by a morning train from Chennai.)

Day 1 – July 4th: Wired Robotics Session

We began our journey at 2:00 a.m. in two vehicles and enjoyed breakfast and lunch along the way. We reached Malleshwaram, Bangalore by around 3:00 p.m., slightly delayed for the workshop. The journey was difficult and took much longer than anticipated. Despite arriving late, the students participated enthusiastically in the Wired Robotics session. They learned to connect motors with wires, build simple robotic models, and enjoyed experimenting with their creations.

Day 2 – July 5th: Autonomous Robotics & Lalbagh Visit

The second day focused on Autonomous Robotics, where students explored programming techniques to make robots move using code. They were introduced to programming functions like setup() and loop() to control robotic behavior—an engaging and fascinating experience for all.
In the evening, we visited Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where the children had a delightful time exploring the natural beauty.

Day 3 – July 6th: 3D Pen, Drone & 3D Printer

The morning session introduced students to the 3D Pen, which was their first exposure to 3D drawing tools. They eagerly created various 3D shapes and designs. In the afternoon, students explored Drone Technology—learning to assemble and fly drones. They also had an exciting session on 3D Printing, where they witnessed how a 3D printer works and were thrilled by the possibilities of this technology.

In the evening, we visited the serene ISKCON Temple in Bangalore.

(Note the teams from Thoorhukudi and Thiruvannamalai as well as volunteers Rajaraman and Pushpaleela left overnight back to their places on Day 3.)

Day 4 – July 7th: Cultural Sites & Bannerghatta National Park

On our final day, we visited the Bull Temple, followed by breakfast near Bannerghatta National Park. The visit to the national park was a highlight, as the children thoroughly enjoyed seeing a wide variety of animals and birds in their natural habitats. We departed in the afternoon and reached home by nightfall.

In conclusion

The TIS workshop provided the students with a rich blend of hands-on learning, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and memorable sightseeing. It was a truly enjoyable and educational experience for everyone involved.

Budget Utilization

The total cost incurred for the event amounted to ₹3,26,394. This expenditure was distributed across various essential categories, as outlined below:

With a total of approximately 59 participants, the per person cost comes to ₹5,532.