National Public School, Kengeri, Bengaluru, hosted a District-Level Deliberation on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on 21 September 2026. The programme brought together educators from various schools to share innovative practices, exchange ideas, and deliberate on the meaningful integration of CT and AI in education.
The programme commenced with a welcome address, followed by the Lighting of the Lamp and an Invocation Dance. The event was graced by Ms. Divya B. S., Secretary; Mrs. Geeta Dikshit, Principal; Mrs. Poornima, Center Head; and Ms. Suman Singh, Vice Principal, along with coordinators, teachers, and distinguished guests.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Jain, Joint Secretary and Head, CBSE Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest, while Mr. Vasudevan Natarajan was the Guest Speaker. Their insights emphasised the thoughtful, responsible, and purposeful use of emerging technologies in education.
The academic sessions featured 15 paper presentations across five key themes: Computational Thinking and Problem-Solving; Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning; AI-enabled Assessment and Personalised Learning; Ethical and Responsible Use of AI; and Future-Ready Classrooms. The presentations showcased innovative classroom practices, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical applications of CT and AI.
The presentations were evaluated by an Appreciation Committee comprising Mr. Prasad, Founder Principal, KLE School, Nagarbhavi; Dr. Nandini Robin Nadar, Academician and Researcher, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University); and Mr. Ajith Kumar N. S., Founder & CEO, YuviPep Education. The committee provided valuable feedback and constructive suggestions to the participants.
Three outstanding presentations were recognised with prizes. The First Prize was awarded to Ms. Geetha C., PRT, National Public School, Kengeri, for “Supported Learning to Explore the Human Skeletal System – An Unplugged Action Research Study in Grade 5.” The Second Prize was awarded to Ms. Deepika K. and Ms. Poornima N., TGTs, National Public School, Kengeri, for “From Culture to Science: Developing Computational Thinking through Interdisciplinary Onam Pookalam and Fermentation-Based Learning.” The Third Prize was awarded to Ms. Renuka G., PGT, and Ms. Sunitha R., TGT, Hill Rock National Public School, for “Water to Wisdom: Computational Thinking for Sustainable Water Management.” The programme concluded with a Valedictory Session, bringing together the key reflections and learnings of the day.
Chief Guest
Joint Secretary and Head, CBSE Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
Guest Speaker
Joint Secretary and Head, CBSE Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
