Technology and Mathematics at Play During Robotics Workshop at Qatar National Library

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Published January 13th, 2020 - 05:41 GMT

Technology and Mathematics at Play During Robotics Workshop at Qatar National Library

During the event

Highlights

Children and their parents enjoyed an afternoon of hi-tech fun and education at Qatar National Library when they participated in the “Hands-On Robotics Workshop.”

Organized in collaboration with London Academy STEM Education Center on 9 January, participants combined their knowledge in technology and mathematics and used the ‘drag-and-drop’ learning approach to build robots during the event.

Hamad Darwish, who was participating in such a workshop for the first time, said: “I plan to pursue computer programming as a career in the future, and attending these workshops at the Library is a good way to get a head start in preparing to succeed in that phase of my life.”

Balsam Nawari, who accompanied her son to the workshop, said: “Holding educational workshops makes the Library highly attractive for everyone in Qatar not only to visit, but to learn something new. I bring my children to the Library often so they can benefit from the books, digital resources and events, and also to meet with their friends in a positive environment.”

Background Information

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, we provide equal access for all of Qatar's residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through all our functions, we provide leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector.