The Kampot Khmer Deliveries (Sessions 16, 17)

Since the beginning of S3, the laptops we want to donate to Kampot Khmer have become a nagging task. Problems with installing android studio, finding chargers, finding laptops to refurbish – it was very frustrating to see problem after problem develop the closer the team got to completing our goal … More The Kampot Khmer Deliveries (Sessions 16, 17)

Tech Tinkers Season 1/2 Reflection

The first 2 seasons of Tech Tinkers were very busy with many projects running concurrently, but also very productive and successive. At the beginning of the year, our team created the following goals: Continue to refurbish and send out technology to our service partners. Clean up and reorganize the Tech … More Tech Tinkers Season 1/2 Reflection

Tech Tinkers Session #15 – Two steps forward… (2021-22)

At 3pm, the EI leaders announced that the goal of session #15 was to complete the Kampot Khmer order, to just push to accomplish a long standing goal and move to new projects. Well… it would certainly prove to be harder than they thought it would be. The main problem … More Tech Tinkers Session #15 – Two steps forward… (2021-22)

Tech Tinkers Session #14 – Learning to Tink Tech (2021-22)

After the first 15 minutes, the main focus of session #14 clearly became education. The EI leaders and Mr.Kann had intended to have a session where members can practice working more independently in groups with limited support from past members…not happening. This was definitely a miscalculation as we failed to … More Tech Tinkers Session #14 – Learning to Tink Tech (2021-22)

Tech Tinkers Session #13 – Launchpad (2021-22)

Finally, the Grade 9s have arrived. This time, following the plans from Session #12, the EI Leaders presented with more emphasis in getting the audience involved, since based on our feedback, learning through practice was the best method. With respect to the arrival of the G9s, we had three main … More Tech Tinkers Session #13 – Launchpad (2021-22)

Tech Tinkers Session #12 – Preparations (2021-22)

In the last week of season 2, we were busy making preparations for the incoming Grade 9s next week. This would take shape in the form of working together on the introduction slides, and especially getting to grips with the new Tech Tinkers Log. In the introduction slides we were … More Tech Tinkers Session #12 – Preparations (2021-22)

Tech Tinkers Session #11 – On the Brink (2021-22)

As season 2 is almost coming to a close and people start leaving for the CNY break, we started to focus on getting laptops to Kampot Khmer. Currently, there are 6 laptops complete and ready to donate, but really we’re aiming for closer to 10 laptops. As per expectations, attendance … More Tech Tinkers Session #11 – On the Brink (2021-22)

Tech Tinkers Session #10 – Anticipation (2021-22)

10 Tech Tinkers Sessions already! Coming back to Tech Tinkers after a long break has kind of put the group in an awkward spot. On one hand, there is the anticipation of new grade 9s joining in seasons 3 and 4, as well as the imminent departure of the Grade … More Tech Tinkers Session #10 – Anticipation (2021-22)