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Drones In The Classroom Educator Professional Development (DITC) 

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Course Overview

Study Level

Course duration
  • 2
  • Day(s)
Credits
Mode of Delivery

In Person

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level 1 est. tuition

The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to change based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery.

The Drones In The Classroom Educator Professional Development (DITC) course is designed for teachers, school administrators, and education leaders who are interested in integrating drone technology into classroom learning environments as an engaging tool for STEM education and experiential learning. Drone technology has emerged as one of the most effective ways to capture student interest while simultaneously supporting learning outcomes across multiple subjects. As communication theorist Marshall McLuhan famously observed, “the medium is the message.” When students interact with emerging technologies such as drones, the learning environment itself becomes more engaging and motivating, encouraging curiosity, problem solving, and deeper exploration of academic concepts. Through this professional development programme, educators will learn how drone technology can be used to enhance teaching across mathematics, science, geography, technology, and engineering, while also supporting critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity. For example, concepts such as trigonometry, measurement, physics, and spatial reasoning can be transformed into active outdoor learning experiences. Students may work in teams to estimate and calculate the altitude or speed of a drone in flight, measure distances, conduct mapping exercises to calculate volume or surface area of objects or spaces, or participate in collaborative, drone-based challenges that reinforce curriculum outcomes in an engaging environment. The DITC programme provides educators with both the technical confidence and instructional strategies required to safely and effectively integrate drones into classroom activities for students from Grades 5 through Grade 12. Participants will also gain access to a library of classroom-ready lesson plans, activities, and instructional strategies developed by Volatus Aerospace through years of delivering drone-based STEM education programs internationally.

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Course Details

Dates:
May 4 2026 – May 5 2026 (Cohort 1) &
May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026 (Cohort 2)

Time: 9am – 4:30pm EST
Duration: 2 days
Modality: Face-to-Face
Cost: US$1,500
Prerequisite: None

Programme Format

The DITC programme combines:

  • Instructor-led classroom instruction
  • Hands-on drone flight training
  • Interactive group activities
  • Demonstration lessons and exercises
  • Curriculum integration discussions

Participants will leave the programme with the knowledge, confidence, and resources necessary to implement drone-based learning experiences within their own schools.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will demonstrate:

  • Confidence in operating and managing small educational drones in classroom and outdoor learning environments
  • Knowledge of drone safety practices and operational procedures appropriate for school use
  • Ability to implement engaging drone-based STEM learning activities for students
  • Familiarity with lesson plans and exercises that support mathematics, physics, geography, and engineering concepts
  • Understanding of how drone-based learning can enhance student engagement and curiosity in technical subjects
  • Ability to support student exploration of emerging technologies through structured activities and project-based learning
Target Participants

This course is designed for:

  • Early, middle and senior years educators
  •  STEM educators
  • School administrators and instructional leaders
  • Curriculum developers
  • Education technology coordinators
  • After-school program coordinators and youth program leaders

No prior drone experience is required.

Technology Requirements

Participants will work with small educational drones designed specifically for classroom use. These systems are safe, durable, and suitable for indoor and outdoor student learning activities.

No prior drone equipment or experience is required.

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to facilitate taking notes, and accessing digital media and internet tools.

 

Registration link : UTechOpen: Drone Technology Course Registration Form – Fill in form

 

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