On Friday, December 5, 2025, another professional workshop of the Automation Teachers’ Panel was held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEI), VSB – TUO. The goal of this recurring event is to systematically support the professional development of teachers in technical fields. The event was organized in close collaboration with the Moravian-Silesian Technological Academy (MTA) and partner institutions from both academia and industry.
Opening and Introduction: Connecting with the World of Technology
The faculty dean welcomed participating teachers and emphasized the importance of cooperation between secondary and higher education institutions. He also highlighted current challenges facing vocational education today. The first session presented new partnerships and collaboration opportunities, not only with the faculty itself but also with innovative companies such as ATE system, which are actively engaging in education and bringing real-world examples into classrooms.
Hands-On Part: EduBoxes in Action
The second part of the day was dedicated to practical workshops, led by members of the EduBox Automationdevelopment team. Teachers split into smaller groups and rotated through a series of demonstrations showcasing individual educational modules developed by MTA specifically for the needs of secondary schools. Each session focused on a particular aspect of automation and aimed to deliver both theoretical knowledge and concrete, classroom-ready tools.
Workshops presented:
- Microcontrollers – Basics of programming and peripheral control for technical instruction.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – Practical demonstrations of wiring and controlling simple processes.
- Machine Vision – Principles of image capture, processing, and real-world applications.
- Sensor Technology – Measurement of physical quantities and working with various sensor types.
- Pneumatics – Industrial applications, real model demonstrations, and simulations.
What Did Participants Take Away?
The strong feedback from teachers confirmed that practically oriented workshops have a firm place in education. The EduBoxes provided clear guidance on how to teach technically complex topics in an understandable, interactive, and modern way. Participants also contributed valuable ideas for further development—such as shared infrastructure between schools or organizing on-site training sessions.
Conclusion: Sharing Experience as a Tool for Growth
This meeting once again confirmed that vocational education doesn’t have to be confined to classrooms. Thanks to partnerships between schools, companies, and universities, it’s possible to create environments where teachers share experiences and collectively improve the quality of teaching.
Moravian-Silesian Technological Academy extends its thanks to all participants, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and partners for their cooperation. We look forward to continued collaboration in 2026.
