Category: NEWS
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Exciting Careers in the World of Drones
Drones are one of the 21st century’s fastest growing technologies and with good reason! They are not only revolutionizing industries, but also creating entirely new fields of work. For young students and children, learning about these career pathways can all start with a passion for drones ignited by what they learned in the classroom. That’s…
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Drones of the Future! What We Learned With Verge Aero
We recently had Tony from Verge Aero as a speaker on a Drone Legends webinar. Although the focus was how drones are used in the entertainment space, we learned so much more! Especially about the importance of STEM education and how school can be the perfect opportunity to show kids what their potential is. If…
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Drones in the Classroom: An Interview with Mark Kaercher
The Drone Legends team recently interviewed Mark Kaercher, a math teacher of over 25 years who now runs a sixth grade Innovation Lab. We discussed what it’s like to run his learning/simulation center and how Mark connected with Drone Legends. We asked Mark how the Drone Legends curriculum has impacted his students and why he…
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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 program manager at a large west coast school district, to find out. Read to learn what it’s like to run our drone education program for kids! What is it like to set up a Drone Legends program? First, we organize…
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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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Teachers’ Guide to the Best Edtech of 2022 (So Far!)
Education technology, or edtech, continues to experience change with the advancement of AI, software development, and widespread communication. After the impacts of the global pandemic, technology-driven education has been forced to transform for the better. There’s a lot on the horizon for edtech and educators in every capacity. Keep your finger on the pulse: here…
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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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Drone Legends is on Pinterest
From drone safety tips to the latest educational apps helping kids reach their full potential — there’s a lot of information out there on the world wide web. So much, in fact, it can be overwhelming at times. The good news? Drone Legends is on Pinterest! We love using this amazing resource as a space…
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Drone Legends at Code Camp in Australia
Hold on to your hats, Legends. We’ve got some big news. When it comes to changing the world, we believe together is better — wouldn’t you agree? The Drone Legends crew is over the moon to partner with the STEM superheroes over at Code Camp. Check it out: What is Code Camp? If you’re wondering…