Description
Introduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! This hands-on workshop will begin with the assembly of a Parrot Mambo drone. Once assembled, participants will learn basic flight terminology and safety before using their own bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet to fly the drone. The remainder of the day will focus on an introduction to block coding to plan and execute a series of flights.
What to Bring
- Participants will need to bring a bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet to fly the Parrot Mambo.
- Please install the free Parrot FreeFlight Mini app prior to attending the workshop. The app is available on Google Play and the App Store using the links below:• App on Google Play • App in App Store (iOS)
- Participants will also need to bring a bluetooth-enabled Android, Chrome OS, Mac, and Windows device to code in the Google Chrome browser at https://www.ftwcode.com/. The coding software does not run on iOS devices or on other browsers at this time.
Lunch will be provided.
Who Should Attend? | This workshop is targeted for assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, and STEAM-curious teachers interested in expanding maker opportunities into authentic special education applications! No experience needed.
Cost | Free
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