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- Title
Using Drones to Teach Modern Earth Science.
- Authors
Slater, Timothy F.; Biggs, Curtis N.
- Abstract
Innovative Earth science educators are often looking for new ways to use technology to both teach modern Earth science and to use emerging technology to capture students' interests. In recent years, off-the-shelf drone aviation technology has simultaneously become amazingly user-friendly and inexpensive enough to be within reach of many classroom Earth science teachers. One only has to unveil a drone to students to hear their gasps of wonder and excitement. In response, teachers are finding ways to use the natural excitement surrounding drones to actively engage students in perfecting their developing: precision flight skills to uniquely capture scientific images and data, efficient computer coding techniques for autonomous mapping flights, knowledge and understanding of FAA requirements for safe and legal drone piloting, understanding of transient weather conditions, and abilities in cinematic video editing to communicate scientific evidence and conclusions. To encourage student learning in these domains, we are initiating drone competitions across the state to help students highlight and celebrate their achievements.
- Publication
Earth Scientist, 2022, Vol 37, Issue 1, p19
- ISSN
1045-4772
- Publication type
Article