Category: DRONES & EDUCATION
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Drone Lesson Plans
Kids today are tech-savvy and hungry for new experiences. With so many distractions, keeping their attention in the classroom can be tough. The team of educators behind the Drone Legends curriculum witnessed this firsthand… for years (decades, but we’re not saying how many). And the reality is, it isn’t going to get any easier to…
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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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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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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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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…
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8 Keys to a Successful Drone STEM Curriculum
Let me guess: you’ve seen drones used for STEM education in the classroom on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or anywhere on the whole Internet. You’re curious. It looks amazing! The kids seem to be having a great time. What child wouldn’t like to spend their school day flying a drone? You’ve also heard that there are…