On August 19, 2023 – the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), in collaboration with Kanchanapisek Wittayalai Nakhon Pathom School (Pratamnak Suankularb Matthayom), conducted a training program on “Enhancing ICT Skills: Multimedia Technology and AI for High School Students” of Kanchanapisek Wittayalai Nakhon Pathom School (Pratamnak Suankularb Matthayom). The event was graced by Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of ICT Mahidol, and Dr. Suyada Hengchaiyo, the School Director, who delivered a welcoming address to all participants. Additionally, Dr. Tipajin Thaipisutikul, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Technology Transfer, along with Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap, Instructor in the Computer Science Academic Group at ICT Mahidol, and Dr. Kamolchanok Parkpoom, Head of Teaching and Learning Supervision, along with the teachers from Kanchanapisek Wittayalai Nakhon Pathom School (Pratamnak Suankularb Matthayom), attended the opening ceremony held at the Innovative Space, 1st floor, the Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University, Salaya.
The “Enhancing ICT Capabilities” project is a part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Faculty of ICT and Kanjana Pitak Wittayalai School, Nakhon Pathom (Phra Tamnak Suankaewphul Witthayalai). Its main objectives include promoting and supporting students in acquiring advanced knowledge in technology and information, enabling them to apply the skills, knowledge, and experiences gained through training for their future learning. Additionally, the project aims to enhance students’ critical thinking abilities through project-based and problem-based learning approaches.
This activity took place on August 19, 26, and September 2, 2023, in the computer laboratories: IT103, IT104, and IT105. A total of 150 students participated, and various topics were taught during the program as follows:
- On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the training included sessions on “Introduction to Python 101” by Dr. Tipajin Thaipisutikul, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Technology Transfer; “3D Modeling” by Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap, Instructor in the Computer Science Academic Group; and “How to Use Adobe Photoshop” by Miss Duanghathai Pangjiklee, Audio-Visual Technical Officer (Senior Professional Level).
- On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the training will feature sessions on “AIThaiGen” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worapan Kusakunniran, Instructor of the Computer Science Academic Group and Head of the Machine Vision and Information Transfer Lab (MVIT); “3D Modeling” by Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap, Instructor in the Computer Science Academic Group; and “Motion Graphic Creation” by Miss Sirirat Wittayakunsatid, Audio-Visual Technical Officer.
- On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the training will cover “3D Modeling” by Dr. Pisit Praiwattana, the Assistant Dean for Organizational Communications and Media Technology; “Introduction to Python 101” by Dr. Tipajin Thaipisutikul, Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Technology Transfer; as well as “Video Editing Techniques” by Miss Sirirat Wittayakunsatid, Audio-Visual Technical Officer.
