Drones
Drones are basically flying cameras. Drones are electric powered machines that can fly with the use of helicopter-like propellers. Most drones come with a camera attached. Like most technology there is a diverse range of drones all at different price ranges. A drone which has a sturdy and durable build along with a high quality camera and can be flown over a kilometer away from the controller will cost much more money than a drone which is made out of a cheap material with a low quality camera. A good example of a mid-range drone is the DJI Phantom 4 coming in at a price of $1399 US (Korey, 2017).
The hefty price tag that comes with a drone would make most schools think twice about buying a drone. However, schools have the option to buy cheaper drones to experiment and practice with before buying the more expensive options. Another problem with drones is that they are easy to break, especially with unskilled students controlling them. Drones may also pose a risk to safety as they can be difficult to control.
In a HPE setting drones could be used in a variety of ways. They could be used to create a highlight reel for school advertising or for students entering the course. They could also be used to record bird's eye view footage of game play so teachers and coaches can see the movements of the players on the ground. In the SEPEP Unit, I would input this footage into Coach's Eye or Coach Note to enhance the Coaching role.
The hefty price tag that comes with a drone would make most schools think twice about buying a drone. However, schools have the option to buy cheaper drones to experiment and practice with before buying the more expensive options. Another problem with drones is that they are easy to break, especially with unskilled students controlling them. Drones may also pose a risk to safety as they can be difficult to control.
In a HPE setting drones could be used in a variety of ways. They could be used to create a highlight reel for school advertising or for students entering the course. They could also be used to record bird's eye view footage of game play so teachers and coaches can see the movements of the players on the ground. In the SEPEP Unit, I would input this footage into Coach's Eye or Coach Note to enhance the Coaching role.