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SUMMARY:O38 - What Makes an Online Hands-on Astronomy Camp Sustainable Bey
 ond the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Six-Year Case Study of the NAS Online Camp
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: jessada Keeratibharat (NARIT)\nThe COVID-19 pandemic
  accelerated the adoption of online learning\, leading many astronomy outr
 each programs to transition from face-to-face to virtual formats. While mo
 st online camps were introduced as temporary solutions\, few have continue
 d successfully after the pandemic. This study investigates the factors tha
 t have enabled the NAS Online Camp\, organized by the National Astronomica
 l Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)\, to remain sustainable and conti
 nue growing over six consecutive years.\nThe study analyzes program implem
 entation\, participation records\, and participant feedback collected betw
 een 2021 and 2026. During this period\, the number of participants increas
 ed from approximately 500 to 2\,259 students nationwide\, while the number
  of participating schools expanded from 20 to 117. These results demonstra
 te the program's increasing reach and adoption across diverse educational 
 settings. The findings suggest that long-term sustainability is driven not
  only by improved accessibility through online delivery\, but also by care
 fully designed interactive hands-on activities\, annual thematic renewal\,
  and opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge through challenge
 s such as Moon Phase Challenge and Star Wars. The program also successfull
 y engages diverse audiences\, including home-school families and returning
  participants\, while providing teachers with practical\, low-cost activit
 ies that can be readily adapted for classroom use.\nThis case study sugges
 ts that the long-term success of an online astronomy camp depends on maint
 aining meaningful interaction\, continuously refreshing learning experienc
 es\, and supporting authentic hands-on engagement rather than simply deliv
 ering content online. These findings provide practical insights for educat
 ors seeking to develop sustainable online STEM outreach programs beyond em
 ergency remote teaching.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contribut
 ions/860/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/860/
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