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Take Flight with Drones: Empowering Students to Become Pilots and Coders
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Ben Sondgeroth, Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center of Illinois; and Frankie Baker, Digital Learning Coach and Community Coordinator, Frisco Independent School District (TX)
Sponsored by Robolink
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Want to give your students a hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology? This recorded edWebinar focuses on how CoDrone EDU and similar STEM drones can be used to teach students the basics of drone piloting and introduce them to the exciting world of coding.
We explore the step-by-step process of learning to fly, from pre-flight checks and basic maneuvers to advanced flight techniques. We also delve into how to leverage drones’ programmable features to teach students coding concepts, enabling them to create autonomous flight patterns and complete complex tasks. Discover how leading drones’ intuitive controls, safety features, and coding capabilities create a supportive learning environment!
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers for upper elementary through high school, as well as librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Ben Sondgeroth is an educational technology leader with a passion for emerging technologies. Currently serving as Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, Ben has spent years training educators on integrating robotics and coding into their classrooms. His work includes developing professional development programs that equip teachers with the knowledge to use drones and AI in STEM education effectively.
Frankie Baker serves as Digital Learning Coach for Frisco ISD in Texas, where she supports two campuses in technology integration to enhance student learning and lighten teachers’ workloads. She is Community Coordinator at Robolink, home of CoDrone EDU, where she launched and leads the Ambassador Program who believe in the power of STEM education. A leading voice on all things future-ready learning, educational technology, and AI, Frankie was just named a 2025 ASU+GSV AI Innovator for 2025.
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Robolink makes robotics and emerging educational technology solutions that give all students opportunities to pursue STEM careers and build future-ready skills. CoDrone EDU, the drone of choice for classrooms and the Aerial Drone Competition, allows students to program with Blockly and Python to build engagement, retention, and future-readiness from their first flight.
