0–5 min | Introduction & Icebreaker
Welcome participants and share the session goals.
Icebreaker: quick pair-and-share where attendees describe a time they had to communicate clearly under pressure (sets the stage for the session’s focus on communication + drones).
5–25 min | The ADC Experience: Stories, Testimonials, and Evidence
Overview of the Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) and its emphasis on teamwork, alliances, and professional expression.
Share student video clips or live-read testimonials showcasing growth in public speaking, collaboration, and professional communication.
Present supporting evidence: student writing samples, reflection prompts, or data showing growth in communication and technical skills.
25–45 min | Live Demo: CoDrone EDU in Action
Demonstration of CoDrone EDU’s basic functions and coding interface.
Walkthrough of how students approach strategy, problem-solving, and communication when coding drones in real time.
Invite attendees to engage by predicting challenges students might encounter.
45–55 min | Transition: Mock Interview Activity Introduction
Explain the mock interview activity and how it mirrors students’ experiences.
Connect coding tasks with communication: students must articulate strategies, explain reasoning, and reflect on outcomes.
55–65 min | Hands-On Coding Activity
Attendees complete a short coding challenge using the CoDrone EDU (or simulation if live drones aren’t possible).
Encourage them to collaborate as “teams,” modeling student alliances under pressure.
65–80 min | Mock Interviews & Grading Reflection
Attendees pair up for a mock interview: one acts as the “student,” explaining their coding choices and strategy; the other acts as the “judge/teacher,” giving feedback.
Reflection on grading: discuss how communication and technical explanation can be assessed alongside performance.
80–90 min | Closing & Reflection
Whole-group reflection: how drone competitions can grow communication skills, teamwork, and professional expression.
Final student video or quote to bring the focus back to authentic voices.
Q&A and resources for integrating drones into instruction.
Participants will:
Understand how drone competitions cultivate communication, teamwork, and professional expression alongside technical skills.
Explore real student testimonials and evidence demonstrating growth in public speaking and writing.
Experience a hands-on CoDrone EDU activity that mirrors competition challenges.
Learn how to adapt mock interview and reflection strategies to strengthen student voice and confidence.
Leave with practical resources for leveraging drones to support both coding and communication skills.
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Cranton, Patricia. Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning: A Guide to Theory and Practice. 3rd ed., Stylus Publishing, 2023.
Guildhall Learning. “Unlock the Power of Learning: Teaching Coding Through Drone Technology.” Guildhall Learning, 19 Oct. 2022, https://www.guildhalllearning.com/blog-post/unlock-the-power-of-learning-teaching-coding-through-drone-technology.
Mezirow, Jack. “Transformative Learning: Theory to Practice.” New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, vol. 1997, no. 74, 1997, pp. 5–12. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.7401.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. “Middle and High School Students’ Programming Skills Take Flight at REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition.” Rose-Hulman News, 5 May 2025, https://www.rose-hulman.edu/news/2025/middle-and-high-school-students-programming-skills-take-flight-at-rec-foundation-aerial-drone-competition.html.
The REC Foundation. “About Us.” Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, 2025, https://recf.org/about-us/
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