School 4.0 - Hands on Project Based Learning in STEM and The INCT NAMITEC Network

School 4.0 Project was developed at the University of Campinas, UNICAMP, aiming to promote STEM education for pre-university students, focusing primarily on the public education network. The project started with initial support from the University itself and was followed by additional support from Electron Device Society and also from the INCT NAMITEC Network. Two distinct low -cost tools that favor the development of hands-on STEM activities were developed: a) Base board Kit for assembling electronic circuits for introduction to basic electronics, and b) BitDogLab board for teaching programming and carrying out electronic projects involving sensors and actuators These tools are part of an ecosystem of solutions that can be copied, improved, and multiplied at the school level, without any commercial bias. Our vision is clear: to empower the next generation of learners with the tools they need to explore, create, and innovate, paving the way for a brighter, technology-driven future.