Author: jmavrogeorge
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Drones for Spring Break (and 6 Ways to Boost Spring Break Registration)
If you are a teacher, administrator or program leader of any kind, you need to recognize: Spring Break is just around the corner. In fact, summer camps are probably already in planning mode / pre-registration. But, one step at a time. Are You Ready for Spring Break This Year? Spring Break 2022 is truly only…
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Meghan Salter Joins the Drone Legends Team
We are thrilled to announce that Meghan Salter, a long-time drone classroom user and teacher from West Virginia, is joining the Drone Legends team! Meghan could be considered an OG when it comes to drones in school. Here’s a little more about her story, how she uses drones in her classroom in WV, and how…
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Use a Drone in Homeschool? Um… Yes!
As COVID-19 continues to blow through the Greek alphabet, more families are turning to homeschool. Whether by choice or not, you may be educating your kids at home these days. Some parents have fully pulled their students out of traditional school environments, and others are long-time homeschoolers who are relieved to not have to make…
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Tips for Starting a Drone Program in K-12 Classrooms
Drones in education support action-packed, hands-on classroom experiences for students of all ages. When it comes to launching a drone program in K-12 classrooms, there are a few things teachers should know. Because drone programs in school are becoming more popular, we at Drone Legends tapped our experts in STEM curriculum and education for a…
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Is Your Kid Getting a Drone for Christmas?
We’d like to say “we’ve peeked under your tree and know what’s coming,” but we’re not quite that whimsical. I mean, we’re STEM people. What we do know is that drones for Christmas are a hot item this year, and at Drone Legends, we’re fully behind that! Drones as gifts are a great way to…
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Round Up of Stories about Drones and Learning
Drones have taken the world of educational technology (edtech) by storm. Stories about drones and learning have been a huge feel-good moment this year, showcasing the incredible possibility of drone STEM curriculum, activities, courses, camps, and more. There are a ton of teachers out there killing it, using drones in the classroom safely and effectively…
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Winter Break Drone Camp: How to Host the Most Popular Program in Town
Winter Break Drone Camp is a great way to engage kids of all ages in learning during a busy season. Learn more about how to run the most popular program in town!
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8 STEM Concepts Kids Learn Through Drones
Drones and STEM are… an ideal pairing. Pretty much every high priority STEM concept is reinforced when kids engage in our drone programs. Of course, just flying a drone around the yard isn’t (by osmosis or exposure or something) going to teach kids physics, math, engineering, etc. What is going to teach kids all of…
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Are Drones in the Classroom Safe?
Every time something “new,” “innovative,” or “high-tech” comes into the picture, the STEM community gets excited. Whenever we have an opportunity to facilitate hands-on learning experiences, it’s a good day. Here’s a general timeline of drones in education: 2014 – Recreational drones were on the market and sometimes used on sports fields for out-of-class learning…
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Why Drones are Great for STEM
As a math teacher, I’ve always wanted some tool that gives immediate visual evidence when calculations are incorrect – beyond the screen of a calculator. Imagine my surprise when I found that in a drone STEM program! I’ve experienced STEM through several different avenues: robotics, coding, trampolines, hydroponics, art, and more. Each of these did…