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Title: Teaching Innovation in STEM Education Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Authors: Bolick, Madeleine M. (ORCID 0000-0002-8122-369X), Mikhailova, Elena A. (ORCID 0000-0003-1711-7910), Post, Christopher J.
Source: Education Sciences. 2022 12.
Availability: MDPI AG. Klybeckstrasse 64, 4057 Basel, Switzerland. e-mail: education@mdpi.com; e-mail: indexing@mdpi.com; Web site: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/education
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2022
Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
Contract Number: 20207000332310
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Instructional Innovation, STEM Education, Aviation Technology, Electronic Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Distance Education, Computer Simulation, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Data Collection, College Students, Forestry
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
ISSN: 2227-7102
Abstract: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has increased in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions. This means there is a growing need to integrate UAV training into STEM education. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a UAV education module and laboratory exercise for natural resource science students. The study used a series of reusable learning objects (RLOs) to assess students' prior knowledge of remote sensing and UAVs. Students were taught the steps of UAV data acquisition and processing through lectures and UAV simulation videos. Students applied this knowledge by completing a laboratory exercise that used previously collected UAV data. Student knowledge retention and understanding were evaluated using an online quiz to determine the effectiveness of the education module. The average quiz score was 92%, indicating that the UAV laboratory exercise effectively taught students about UAV data acquisition and processing for natural resource research. Overall, students expressed positive opinions about the UAV education module. Student feedback indicated that the laboratory exercise was engaging, but some students would have preferred a hands-on experience for some parts of the exercise. However, in-person UAV instruction may not be accessible for all educators because of UAV cost or lack of instructor training. This study provides educators with crucial recommendations for designing UAV exercises to improve access to UAV-related educational content. This study indicates that online training can effectively introduce students to UAVs. Given the wide range of UAV uses across STEM fields, students in many STEM disciplines would benefit from UAV education.
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