Agree, almost all kids are crazy about technology. And they are absolutely thrilled with drones! Despite the fact that many adults think that this is just fun, the passion for unmanned aerial vehicles can teach a child a lot, very much.
In this article, we'll talk about a useful hobby for 21st century children — drone programming.
What drones can teach modern kids
Drones can play an important role in modern education. In some schools, teachers are already beginning to actively use them to demonstrate scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical concepts in the classroom in real time.
Drone piloting develops critical thinking and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to put forward concepts and hypotheses and test them in practice. In addition, using drones, children can learn math, programming and robotics in depth. By doing drone programming, children learn the importance of continuous learning and flexibility, which is difficult to manage in today's constantly changing world. By the way, the ability to code and operate drones gives young programmers a world of amazing career opportunities.
What an adult should be prepared for in order to effectively pilot and code with children
#1 Understand technology
Before starting to teach a child how to program drones, adults need to be familiar with the software to code them.
#2 Choose the right equipment
You should choose a drone that meets educational goals: it must be reliable and safe. It is also important that it can be programmed.
#3 Learn to identify safe flight zones
Before you start teaching your child drone programming, find a suitable place to practice. It must be safe, open and free from obstacles and dangers. Don't forget to tell your child about precautions: how to use drones properly and remember to stay away from the flying area while practicing.
#4 To arouse the child's interest
All children are naturally curious. When piloting and programming drones, don't do everything for them. Encourage their initiative: let the kids ask questions and experiment.
#5 Study together
If possible, create an environment for your child to fly a drone in a team of like-minded people. This will teach children how to cooperate and solve pressing problems together. Plus, doing things in company is always more fun!
#6 Be ready for technical challenges
Explore potential problems with drones and prepare a plan to deal with problems in case they occur. This will help facilitate the learning process and make it easy and fun.
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