IGNITE: TinyML Hands-on Workshop at St. Augustine’s Girls HSS
On July 23, 2025, the classroom of St. Augustine’s Girls Higher Secondary School transformed into a hub of curiosity, experimentation, and innovation. In collaboration with the MACE IoT Club, and as part of the Seeed Ranger Program, a hands-on workshop was conducted to introduce Class X students to the world of TinyML using Seeed Studio’s XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and the Grove Vision AI V2.
The session welcomed over 60 students, each stepping into the fascinating domain of real-time artificial intelligence running on compact, power-efficient hardware.
Bringing Edge AI to the Classroom
The objective of the session was simple yet powerful: to simplify machine learning and show how AI is no longer confined to cloud servers or high-end machines—it can now be deployed on tiny devices that fit in the palm of your hand.
Using the SenseCraft platform , students got a practical understanding of how to:
- Collect data for training
- Build custom AI models
- Deploy them to real hardware
- See inference results in real time
From object detection to real-world use cases, the hands-on demonstrations sparked a sense of wonder among the students.
Some students were already experimenting before instructions were even given,It was so good to see that level of initiative and curiosity.
Workshop Highlights
🔹 Introduction to TinyML and its relevance in modern technology
🔹 Live demonstrations of TinyML based projects
🔹 Overview of Seeed Studio’s XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and Grove Vision AI V2
🔹 Practical walkthrough of building and deploying models with SenseCraft
A Spark for the Future
The session went far beyond technical learning. It became a platform for empowerment . Students were not just participants—they were creators, explorers, and problem-solvers.
Their enthusiasm was clear:
✅ They eagerly asked questions
✅ Came up with project ideas
✅ Requested a follow-up workshop before the day even ended
Many students stayed back after the session, asking:
“When will the next session be? Can we learn and explore more next time?”
This level of engagement is a proof to the transformative power of early STEM education, when paired with the right tools and mentorship.
The TinyML workshop at St. Augustine’s Girls HSS reinforced the idea that accessible AI education can truly inspire the next generation. With intuitive platforms like SenseCraft and reliable open hardware from Seeed Studio, students gained more than technical knowledge—they gained the confidence to build, explore, and innovate.
As more schools and clubs integrate workshops like this, we take one step closer to a future where AI isn’t just something students learn about—it’s something they build with.
About Author
