As part of the International Conference on Future Technology (ICFT 2026), the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized Junior Tech, an event designed to give students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 the opportunity to explore modern technological applications through hands-on experiences and interactive activities, while learning how technology can be used to develop ideas and turn them into practical applications.
The event featured four technology stations supervised by GJU student volunteers. The first introduced participants to virtual reality (VR) using the ThingLink platform, where they transformed written descriptions into interactive virtual environments that they explored using VR headsets. At the Arduino station, participants experimented with assembling electronic circuits and controlling motors. They also took part in challenges involving 3D-printed sumo robots, operated using controllers, and watched demonstrations of completed projects.
At the robotics station, students explored the capabilities of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robots in detecting objects and avoiding obstacles, using an illustrative map to demonstrate concepts related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. At the drone station, participants had the opportunity to guide small drones through hoops and land them accurately on designated targets to score points.
The activities began with an introduction to developing websites with the assistance of artificial intelligence using the Replit platform. Participants described their ideas and explored the websites generated by the platform based on their descriptions. Activity passports connected the different stations, while student volunteers provided explanations of the university majors related to each experience.
The event was part of GJU’s efforts to promote experiential learning, encourage school students to explore and innovate, and introduce them to practical applications of technology, helping them discover their technological interests and learn about related future academic pathways.