Author: jmavrogeorge
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10 Ways to Use Drones in the Classroom
Seems like these days, educators are in a race to maximize the “hands-on” element of STEAM learning, and I love that. The truth is, kinesthetic learners and non-traditional learners have often been at a disadvantage. When the vast majority of academic ideas are conveyed through print or lecture, it can be hard even for very…
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Updates From Drone Legends (April 2022)
There is a lot of growth projected for elementary and middle school STEM education programs. At Drone Legends, we know meeting educational standards is important. But equipping kids with the mindset to be Legendary is what will truly make a difference in their lives. What is the Drone Legends team up to? Here are some…
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PBS ‘Movers & Makers’ Features Drone Legends STEM Program Founder Scott Buell
Are drones the key to unlocking STEM comprehension in today’s education system? Around the world, Drone Legends is a trailblazing new STEM curriculum in schools, education camps, and afterschool programs for young students. On April 18, 2022, PBS and NPR Philadelphia station WHYY broadcasted the company’s compelling story in a segment following Scott Buell, founder…
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Drones and Educational Standards
Here’s what drones are not: Just toys Trivial A distraction Drones have become an incredibly valuable – and exciting – way to engage kids in STEM learning. Tying drones and educational standards together is how the effectiveness is amplified, and kids get truly hands-on classroom experiences. It’s important that anyone introducing drones into a classroom…
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Why We Should Be Teaching STEM With Drones to Fourth and Fifth Graders
By now, the idea of using drones to get students excited about STEM isn’t new. In fact, drones have become widely embraced as a great way to engage students in STEM subjects by providing a powerful intersection of diverse disciplines such as coding, physics, engineering, and mathematics. Most approaches to teaching STEM do a great…
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Drone Education Programs
Drone education programs are part of empowering kids (we call them Legends) with the skills for tomorrow’s economies. Truth is, the world is in the throes of what people are calling the fourth industrial revolution, and advanced technologies like AI (artificial intelligence), computer programming, and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are here to stay. Students who…
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Teaching Drones to Kids: Classroom Management Tips
When you’re introducing drones to your classroom, there are a few things you (as the educator or supervisor) and the students must clear up before any drone projects occur. Starting a new drone STEM curriculum with students is a fun, fulfilling way to engage kids in hands-on learning. In my experience, drones give students a…
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Learning to Fly a Drone
The first step to enjoying all the possibilities drones bring is learning to fly one properly. From military missions to at-home entertainment, drones are becoming a regular tool in society. STEM projects increasingly rely on drone operators, and basic drone navigation is sure to become common knowledge among students and future innovators. Whether it be…
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Drones for Kids: Best Features and Drone Models to Look For
When using drones in early education, kids have the chance to explore their world through new eyes. Drones are one of the most engaging (and fun!) ways to fuel the interest in STEM in the classroom. But even if teachers know this, starting a drone curriculum program – and even finding drones for kids –…
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Kids Drone Classes: Is This Relevant in the Real World?
“When am I going to use this in real life?” The fifth time that question was asked that year. It was my third week of teaching in my own classroom and it felt like that phrase was quickly becoming the chorus line of my (already overwhelming) job. By the end of that first year I…