How Standards-Based Drone Curriculum Elevates STEM Learning: An Interview with Vonae Tanner
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December 3, 2024
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How to Leverage Unplugged Coding for Young Learners
Teaching young learners to code offers a wealth of benefits. Regardless of the “type” of […]
December 3, 2024
How to Start an After-School STEM Program for Grades K-3: A Guide for Teachers
Creating an engaging and effective after-school STEM program for young children can be an incredibly […]
December 3, 2024
Beyond Screens: How Story-Driven, Play-Based STEM Learning Benefits Young Children
Today, screens are everywhere making it difficult to introduce children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
December 3, 2024
Educating Future Legends: The Journey of Learning with Drones in Fifth Grade
Once upon a time, in a small, lively classroom, Mrs. Smith introduced her fifth graders […]
January 1, 2024
Revolutionizing Education: FPV Initiator – The Future of Drone Pilot Training in Schools
Imagine a classroom where the sky is not the limit but the starting point. Where […]
November 15, 2023
Unlocking Future Tech Careers: How FPV Initiator Prepares Students for Technical Futures through Career Technical Education (CTE)
Are you setting your students up for success in a career in tech? It’s […]
October 3, 2023
Where Dreams Take Flight: How the FPV Initiator Program is Prepping Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
Imagine a world where your students aren’t just passively learning, but actively gearing up for […]
September 25, 2023
Unleashing the Future of Education with FPV Initiator: The Game-Changing Drone Curriculum Your School Needs Now
Have you ever thought about how difficult it is to capture the imagination of middle […]
September 12, 2023
Unleashing the Power of Drones: Top Learnings from ISTE Live 2023
ISTE Live 2023 has just concluded, and what an adventure! The Drone Legends booth was […]
July 2, 2023
Introduction to Drones: The Basics
Drones, sometimes known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are versatile pieces of technology. They […]
May 31, 2023
The Benefits of a Well-Designed Drone Curriculum for Young Students
Drones are becoming more common, and they are altering the way we view technology. Young […]
May 2, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Drones in Elementary Schools: A Mission for Success
As a drone operator and someone who is passionate about the success of children, I […]
April 18, 2023
Creating Tomorrow’s Legends Today through the Magic of Drones
We had a great webinar with Sheryl Chesnutt and TJ Bruster from the Boys & […]
April 11, 2023
Drone Summer Camps for Kids
Have you ever thought about starting a drone summer camp? As a teacher, you know […]
April 4, 2023
Drone Curriculum for Elementary Schools: Tips and Best Practices
The use of drones has become increasingly popular in recent years, with applications ranging from […]
March 23, 2023
Using a Drone Curriculum to Enhance Team Building and Education for Students in Grades 5-8
Drones have become very popular in the past few years, not only as a […]
March 10, 2023
Using Drones to Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Concepts in the Elementary School Classroom
Have you ever thought about using drones in your elementary school STEM classroom? As […]
February 23, 2023
The Benefits of Using Indoor Drones in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom: A Focus on Safety and Character Development
There’s a good reason why drones have exploded in popularity as a teaching resource. They […]
January 24, 2023
8 Ways Drone Technology Provides Unique and Interesting Ways to Explore Science in 4th Grade.
Drone technology is the perfect tool for fourth grade science classes as it allows […]
December 29, 2022
Winter Break Activity Ideas for STEM Fun
With STEM becoming a higher priority in education today, facilitators want enriching activities for winter […]
December 2, 2022
Winter STEM Activities and Experiences for Students
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean students have to hit pause on their favorite learning […]
November 19, 2022
Teaching With Drones
By 2026, the drone market in educational environments alone is estimated to grow to $499 […]
November 19, 2022
Drones for Education
Every single day, the Drone Legends team gets to witness drones being used as powerful […]
November 11, 2022
Fall STEM Activities for Elementary and Middle School
Looking to keep your kids or students engaged this season? Facilitate some educational and fun […]
November 4, 2022
Drones for Middle School
Drone learning in STEM education combines technical skills with adventure. What could be more fun […]
October 19, 2022
Drones in the Classroom: An Interview with Mark Kaercher
The Drone Legends team recently interviewed Mark Kaercher, a math teacher of over 25 years […]
October 12, 2022
Drones for 6th Grade
The first year of middle school can be intimidating for many students. As an educator, […]
October 7, 2022
Drones for 5th Grade
As they prepare to enter middle school, 5th grade students are refining the skills they’ve […]
October 7, 2022
Drone Game Ideas
If you’re looking for a fun way to implement drones in your school, try playing […]
October 7, 2022
Drones for 4th Grade
Students have a lot to learn in 4th grade – some days, you might wonder […]
October 5, 2022
Geospatial Education for Kids
Using technology in education means thinking outside the box. Or, in this case, outside of […]
September 28, 2022
Drone Tournaments in School
If you’re looking for a way to implement drones in your school, try a friendly […]
September 27, 2022
Amazing STEM Influencers Changing Lives Online
Administer online learning through bite-sized entertainment on a social media feed and it becomes fun. […]
September 23, 2022
A Guide to Microdrones
Microdrones: they’re drones, but smaller. And while smaller often means less functional, in this case, […]
September 19, 2022
The Drone Legends Program in Action: An Interview With Lily Kulchitskaya
How does the Drone Legends program work in schools? We interviewed Lily Kulchitskaya, after school […]
September 1, 2022
Are Recreational Drones Safe for Kids?
Drone hobbyists know how safe most recreational drones can be— as long as they are […]
August 19, 2022
Kid-Made Drone Videos
Drones are becoming an everyday tool in society, from the workforce to backyard play to […]
August 10, 2022
Using Drones as an Engagement Tool in Remediation
When a student doesn’t initially grasp curriculum content with the rest of their class, it’s […]
August 5, 2022
Drone Projects for Students
Students can’t wait to get their hands on drones— it doesn’t matter if it’s inside […]
July 22, 2022
Drone Science Project Ideas
Hands-on science projects continue to pioneer the STEM movement in modern education. Since 1901, classroom […]
July 22, 2022
Drone Technology Education (for Kids!)
For kids, drones are always a fun time. Let’s be honest, kids love tech. But […]
July 16, 2022
Drones for School Programs: an Administrator’s Guide
Drones are trending in schools these days— and for great reasons. If you work at […]
July 16, 2022
Character Development in Education: The Drone Legends Mission
Recently, I was asked why I made the pivot into education. Specifically, why drones? It […]
July 8, 2022
Using Drones in Math
Math is critical for drone use in all fields. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used […]
July 8, 2022
Drones and Agriculture: Drone Legends Interviews Dimitra
This is the first in a series to inspire everyone in the Drone Legends community […]
June 30, 2022
Find Drones for School (2022/2023 School Year)
Many schools are starting to include drones in learning programs. Why? Mainly because drones truly […]
June 24, 2022
Drone Clubs Near Me
Joining a drone club is THE FUNNEST way to learn and explore mechanics, flight, coding, […]
June 24, 2022
Drone Camp Curriculum
Want an engaging and fun STEM camp for kids? You need a curriculum that’s out […]
June 20, 2022
Drones and Enrichment Programs
Enrichment programs aren’t only for the gifted kids who buzz through classroom coursework with ease. […]
June 20, 2022
Drones and Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Drones can help kids adopt a strong problem-solving approach to learning. They try. They fail. […]
June 10, 2022
What We’ve Learned After Using Drones for 5 Years in the Classroom
About the Author: Carrie Robledo is an educator and co-founder of Girls Leading Innovation With […]
May 27, 2022
Drone Programs for Second Language Learners: Leveling the Playing Field Through STEM
About the Author: Kim Collazo is a well-known Digital Integration Facilitator, STEM teacher and trainer, […]
May 16, 2022
10 Ways to Use Drones in the Classroom
Seems like these days, educators are in a race to maximize the “hands-on” element of […]
May 12, 2022
Drones and Educational Standards
Here’s what drones are not: Just toys Trivial A distraction Drones have become an incredibly […]
April 29, 2022
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. […]
April 26, 2022
Drone Education Programs
Drone education programs are part of empowering kids (we call them Legends) with the skills […]
April 21, 2022
Teaching Drones to Kids: Classroom Management Tips
When you’re introducing drones to your classroom, there are a few things you (as the […]
April 13, 2022
Learning to Fly a Drone
The first step to enjoying all the possibilities drones bring is learning to fly one […]
April 8, 2022
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 […]
April 1, 2022
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 […]
March 24, 2022
STEM Drones
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) innovation is a key ingredient to maintaining a functional […]
March 11, 2022
Women’s History Month: Women in STEM
Without females in science, we would not have the internet as we know it today. […]
March 4, 2022
Hand Operated Drones
Drones come in so many shapes and sizes, there is always more to learn. While […]
February 21, 2022
The Potential of Drone Technology in the Classroom
Imagine this scenario: You’re a teacher and your job is to teach an essential skill […]
February 18, 2022
Girls & Drones + Girls in STEM
STEM is not a boys’ world; girls & drones are becoming a phenomenon, and we […]
February 11, 2022
The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for Drones
Here at Drone Legends, we always want to stay informed about the latest, greatest developments […]
February 10, 2022
Drone Legends at Code Camp in Australia
Hold on to your hats, Legends. We’ve got some big news. When it comes to […]
February 4, 2022
Drone Lesson Plans
Kids today are tech-savvy and hungry for new experiences. With so many distractions, keeping their […]
February 3, 2022
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 […]
January 27, 2022
Use a Drone in Homeschool? Um… Yes!
As COVID-19 continues to blow through the Greek alphabet, more families are turning to homeschool. […]
January 13, 2022
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 […]
December 24, 2021
Round Up of Stories about Drones and Learning
Drones have taken the world of educational technology (edtech) by storm. Stories about drones and […]
December 17, 2021
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!
December 10, 2021
Are Drones in the Classroom Safe?
Every time something “new,” “innovative,” or “high-tech” comes into the picture, the STEM community gets […]
November 20, 2021
Why Drones are Great for STEM
As a math teacher, I’ve always wanted some tool that gives immediate visual evidence when […]
September 7, 2021
8 Keys to a Successful Drone STEM Curriculum
Let me guess: you’ve seen drones used for STEM education in the classroom on Facebook, […]
June 29, 2021