During the teacher workshops, experts from the Petlja Foundation showcased their online learning platform, which helps teachers create online classrooms, track student progress, assign homework, create tests, and use built-in AI for lesson preparation.

UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Serbia, Fabrizio Andreuzzi, emphasized the importance of equal access to modern technologies for all students and teachers. "UNDP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Petlja Foundation, is enhancing the digital literacy and skills of both students and teachers. We have created free online programming materials, organized summer programming schools, and launched the first STE(A)M challenge for high school students, while a new cycle of this challenge is currently underway," said Andreuzzi.

At the student workshops, participants learned basic concepts of 3D modelling and computer graphics using Babylon.js. They also created physical simulations using JavaScript.

"For us, 'Putujuća Petlja' is primarily an opportunity to meet our users in person. We communicate with teachers daily but rarely meet in person. This tour will allow us to visit several Serbian cities, interact with teachers and students, and elevate digital skills together", said Milan Simić, Director of the Petlja Foundation.

After Kragujevac, the "Putujuća Petlja" will visit Niš, Novi Pazar, Subotica, Aranđelovac, Zrenjanin, Čačak, Valjevo, Kruševac, and Sombor until March next year. Identical workshops will be held in each city.

Ivica Momčilović, President of the City Assembly of Kragujevac, noted that the First Gymnasium of Kragujevac was aptly chosen for the launch. "As the oldest gymnasium in Serbia, it successfully integrates traditional and modern learning. In today's rapidly changing tech landscape, it is essential to provide students with opportunities to explore information and communication technologies. This program supports our teaching staff, helping them prepare students to become creative and innovative individuals," said Momčilović.

"The success of our school in informatics is evident from our students taking leading roles in top IT companies worldwide. I wish all participants great success in acquiring new skills and I hope the knowledge gained today will be applied to real-world situations", added Anka Dedović, Deputy Director of the First Gymnasium of Kragujevac.

The "Putujuća Petlja" caravan is part of the "Building the Critical Computer Skills for the Future Ready Workforce" initiative, implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Petlja Foundation, with support from the Government of the Republic of Serbia.