Presentation Outline
1. Welcome, Introductions & Session Overview (5 minutes)
Content:
Introduce presenters, their roles, and the school/district context where the drone program was implemented.
Share the session’s objectives and provide a quick overview of how drones enhance STEM and language learning.
Engagement:
Quick poll or show of hands to gauge attendees’ familiarity with drones and interdisciplinary integration.
2. Setting the Stage: Why Drones? (10 minutes)
Content:
Present brief research and classroom evidence on how drones increase engagement, support environmental science and coding, and promote vocabulary development for multilingual learners.
Highlight how the program connects to college and career pathways.
Engagement:
Think–Pair–Share: Participants reflect on how drones might fit into their curriculum and discuss with a partner.
3. Demonstration of Drone-Based Lessons (15 minutes)
Content:
Walk through sample lessons and student projects, including:
Environmental science career exploration
Pollination modeling with drones
Coding and obstacle course challenges
TPR vocabulary activities for ELLs
Emphasize instructional design choices and student outcomes.
Engagement:
Live demo or short video clips of students in action.
Participants analyze lesson components using a guided handout or digital worksheet.
4. Interactive Activity: Designing a Drone Lesson (20 minutes)
Content:
In small groups, participants adapt or design a drone-integrated lesson for their content area and grade level.
Encourage alignment with ISTE Standards and Transformational Learning Principles.
Engagement:
Collaborative design time, peer discussion, and real-time feedback using shared digital tools (e.g., Jamboard or Padlet).
5. Sharing & Troubleshooting (10 minutes)
Content:
Groups briefly share their lesson ideas.
Facilitators lead a troubleshooting discussion on common challenges such as classroom management, device setup, or multilingual learner support.
Engagement:
Peer-to-peer feedback, open Q&A, and shared problem-solving.
6. Wrap-Up & Resources (5 minutes)
Content:
Recap key takeaways, connect activities to ISTE Standards and Transformational Learning Principles, and provide digital resources for curriculum integration.
Engagement:
Quick exit ticket (digital or paper): “One idea I’m taking back to try.”
Audience Engagement Tactics
Presenter storytelling and classroom examples
Frequent peer interaction (Think–Pair–Share, group work)
Device-based polls and collaborative design tools
Hands-on analysis of authentic lesson samples
Peer feedback and troubleshooting discussions
After this session, participants will be able to:
Design interdisciplinary STEM and language development lessons that integrate drones to support authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
Apply strategies for teaching coding, environmental science concepts, and engineering design through engaging drone activities such as pollination modeling and obstacle courses.
Implement language-supportive practices, including Total Physical Response (TPR), to enhance vocabulary acquisition and access for multilingual learners.
Adapt drone-based projects to different grade levels and curricular goals, ensuring equitable and inclusive participation for all students.
Chao, P., Chen, G., & Chiu, M. (2018). “Integrating Drones into STEM Education: A Case Study.” International Journal of STEM Education.
→ Demonstrates how drones enhance STEM problem solving, engagement, and interdisciplinary learning.
National Research Council. (2012). A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
→ Supports real-world, inquiry-based approaches that align with drone integration.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2017). Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education: National Education Technology Plan Update.
→ Emphasizes authentic learning experiences and technology integration for all students.
https://tech.ed.gov/netp
Asher, J. (1969). “The Total Physical Response Approach to Second Language Learning.” The Modern Language Journal, 53(1), 3–17.
→ Foundational research supporting TPR strategies to build vocabulary and comprehension for multilingual learners.
Calderón, M., Slavin, R., & Sánchez, M. (2011). “Effective Instruction for English Learners.” The Future of Children, 21(1), 103–127.
→ Highlights evidence-based instructional practices that support language development alongside content learning.
August, D. & Shanahan, T. (Eds.). (2006). Developing Literacy in Second-Language Learners: Report of the National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
→ Synthesizes research on effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners, supporting the integration of language development in content-rich contexts like drone-based learning.
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