Evaluating Partnership Contributions in Realizing a Regional Drone Education Program (Poster 41)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Five
  In Poster Session: Science Teaching and Learning SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Across the U.S., a wide swath of STEM education stake-holding partners—schools, businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education—frequently are compelled to provide support and guidance but lack easy to follow pathways in order to do so. This research study describes and documents a unique vehicle to bring often disparate partners to a unified effort under the banner of drone education. Partnerships help to overcome barriers by providing: start-up costs for equipment; an infrastructure for regional and statewide competitions; large-scale buildings to host competitive festivals and events (e.g., indoor sports stadiums); and K-12 teacher professional development program support along with classroom-ready instructional materials needed to nurture and sustain student drone education programs.

Author

• Timothy F. Slater, University of Wyoming
  Presenting Author