CBSE Regional Workshop on CT & AI
The CBSE Regional Workshop on Computational Thinking (CT) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held at DAV Public School, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar on 22 August 2026. The workshop, organised by the CBSE Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar, provided an informative and enriching platform for educators to explore the integration of CT and AI in school education.
The programme commenced with a welcome to Mrs. MadhusmitaSahoo, IAS, Director, TE & SCERT, Odisha. The workshop featured a keynote address by Dr. Ashish Ghosh, Director, IIIT Bhubaneswar, followed by expert-led talks by Dr. Pratibha Kohli, former Principal of Maharaja Agrasen Model School, Pitampura, Delhi and CBSE Master Trainer, and Dr. Kamlesh Vyas, Partner, Deloitte India.
Ms. Poulami Das (Assistant Teacher – Mathematics) and Mrs. Sutapa Raha Das (Assistant Teacher – Computer Science) represented Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus and showcased their STEM DLD presentations on CT & AI, presenting the work and initiatives of their district from West Bengal. Their presentation was well received and appreciated by the participants, making it a rewarding opportunity to share ideas and experiences.
Mrs. Sutapa Raha Das was also nominated as one of the panelists for the workshop, along with Mr. Sarbeswar Samal, Principal (DTC), Mrs. Pallavi Mohapatra, Vice Principal, and Mr. Debraj Ray, PGT CS (DLD Paper Presenter).
The workshop was a valuable exposure that enhanced understanding of CT and AI, encouraged professional exchange, and provided an opportunity to learn, present and contribute to a wider educational community.