Division B Drone Project

I am a third grade teacher with a majority of ELL students.  Understanding that a language barrier can cause students to disengage from the presented academic materials, I am always looking for ways to revamp my daily lesson presentation.  As important as student engagement is, incorporating 21st century skills is also a top priority.  Using drones creates a perfect partnership between increased student engagement and 21st century skill building.  Although it is not something that is typical in the classroom, this is what learning looks like TODAY.  Author Marc Prensky argues that children are learning about important “future” things, from collaboration, to prudent risk taking, to strategy formulation and execution, to complex moral and ethical decisions when they are interacting with computer games, drones etc.  It is clear that my class has developed their ability to critically think and collaborate since incorporating the drones.  Learning is happening, students are succeeding, and the excitement is palpable.  I am proud to be a member of the Drone Team!