Category: DRONES & EDUCATION
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Using Drones in Math
Math is critical for drone use in all fields. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in everything from professional videography to advanced military missions to agriculture. Drones in math make perfect sense. Drones only operate because of mathematical and physical principles. They can be groundbreaking (and fun) tools teachers use to encourage a love of…
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Drones and Agriculture: Drone Legends Interviews Dimitra
This is the first in a series to inspire everyone in the Drone Legends community (administrators, educators, volunteers, parents, and kids) with a peek into how drones are used in the real world. First up, we’re exploring drones and agriculture. Ben Wark, a director from the international AgTech company, Dimitra, shared with us how drones…
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Find Drones for School (2022/2023 School Year)
Many schools are starting to include drones in learning programs. Why? Mainly because drones truly enhance the overall learning experience for kids of all ages, especially in relation to STEM subjects. Schools use drones in the classroom, after school clubs, summer camps, enrichment programs, and everything in between. Ready to get on board and use…
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Drone Clubs Near Me
Joining a drone club is THE FUNNEST way to learn and explore mechanics, flight, coding, and more. Many drone clubs are popping up these days, giving kids and adults a sharper knowledge of STEM in a hands-on, get-in-the-mix, work-together environment. If you’re wondering where to get kids involved with drones or learn how to fly…
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Drone Camp Curriculum
Want an engaging and fun STEM camp for kids? You need a curriculum that’s out of this world. Not all students want to learn STEM at an academic camp, and it can be hard to find a curriculum that encourages practical skills… but still rocks! There is one thing that gets campers excited – plus…
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Drones and Enrichment Programs
Enrichment programs aren’t only for the gifted kids who buzz through classroom coursework with ease. Extracurricular programs can fuel the interests of any student. To meet the demand for STEM learning, drone enrichment programs are launching everywhere. (We’re stoked to see it!) Drones and enrichment programs give students real-world experiences. These include hands-on STEM application,…
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Drones and Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Drones can help kids adopt a strong problem-solving approach to learning. They try. They fail. They immediately see how and why they failed. They troubleshoot. They try again. We love watching that grit grow, as kids need to persevere through problems and use all of their cognitive powers to find solutions. Drones and problem-based learning…
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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 Drones and Engineering, or GLIDE. You can connect with Carrie on Twitter. I have used drones in the classroom for five years, and back in those early days, there were essentially no resources (nothing like Drone Legends) and very little…
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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, program director, author, and more! Connect with Kim on Twitter @kcollazo, on LinkedIn, and head to Amazon to buy her book, Emersyn Blake and the Spotted Salamander! Drone programs can level the playing field for second language learners. It’s true. STEM is…
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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…