Drones in Education and Institutional Innovation | Erasmus+ Training

Practical Uses for Teaching, Communication and Digital Projects

Drones are becoming increasingly relevant in education, communication, research, media production and institutional development. They can support project-based learning, STEM activities, environmental observation, digital storytelling, campus documentation, promotional content, event coverage and creative teamwork.

This practical Erasmus+ course is designed not only for teachers, but also for institutional staff and educational professionals who want to understand how drone technology can be used responsibly and creatively. The course does not aim to replace official drone pilot training or certification. Instead, it focuses on educational applications, project design, safety awareness, digital competence, teamwork and institutional use.

Throughout the week, participants will explore examples of drone-based projects, basic flight planning, visual storytelling, ethical and safety considerations, data collection, communication strategies and collaborative project development. The course includes hands-on activities, group challenges, reflection tasks and practical planning.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify realistic drone applications for their own institution and design a small drone-based project connected to teaching, communication, sustainability, digital skills or institutional development.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

explain practical uses of drones in educational and institutional contexts
identify opportunities for using drones in teaching, training, communication, research support or institutional projects
understand basic safety, privacy, ethical and legal considerations related to drone use
plan simple drone-based activities connected to digital skills, STEM, media, sustainability or project-based learning
design collaborative projects involving drone technology and multidisciplinary teamwork
reflect on risks, limitations and responsible implementation of drone activities
create a practical action plan for introducing drone-based projects in their own organisation

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Schedule

Day 1 - Course Introduction & Setting Goals

Course Introduction:
- Overview of the course, the school, and the week's activities
- Icebreaking activities
- Identifying your personal and professional strengths
- Examples of drone use in teaching, communication, sustainability, media and institutional projects
- Basic discussion on safety, responsibility and realistic implementation
Setting Goals:
- Identifying needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations
- Discussing 21st-century learners and the current educational landscape in Europe
- Group discussions and activities

Day 2 - Drone Technology, Safety and Responsible Use

Introduction to drone types, basic functions and common uses
Basic flight planning and risk awareness
Safety considerations in educational and public environments
Privacy, consent, image rights and ethical questions
Understanding local rules, institutional policies and responsible decision-making
Group discussion on possible risks and how to reduce them

Day 3 - Drones for Teaching, Learning and Digital Skills

Drone-based learning in STEM, geography, environmental education, media and project-based learning
Activities for developing digital competence, problem-solving and collaboration
Designing learning tasks using observation, mapping, measurement, video or photography
Connecting drones with creativity, critical thinking and teamwork

Day 4 - Drones for Institutional Communication and Projects

Using drone footage for storytelling, documentation and communication
Ideas for campus videos, event coverage, project dissemination and visibility
Visual storytelling basics: purpose, audience, message and structure
Planning drone-supported content for websites, social media, reports or presentations
Discussion on accessibility, inclusion and responsible public communication

Day 5 - Project Design and Implementation Planning

Identifying realistic drone opportunities in each participant’s institution
Common challenges: budget, safety, permissions, staff confidence and technical limitations
Final project planning: educational, communication or institutional drone project
Feedback discussion and self-assessment
Course evaluation
Competency roundup

Day 6 - Course Closure & Cultural Activities

Reflection
Awarding of Certificates of Attendance
Excursion and other cultural activities

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

Evaluation format:

Continuous assessment on class participation and self-assessment.

Evaluation criteria:

Participation in class debates, reflection and games.

Evaluation procedures:

Attendance, class participation.

Recognition of learning outcomes

Recognition conditions:

80% attendance to the course and class participation.

Recognition procedures:

The participant and the teacher trainer will be both in charge of recognizing the learning outcomes.

Recognition documentation:

Certificate of attendance. If applicable, submit a paper.

Practical Details

Duration: 1 week or 25 academic hours
Schedule: Classes are from Monday to Friday in the morning or in the afternoon. The definite timetable will be sent at least two weeks before the start of the class. Saturday is reserved for Cultural Activities.
Sundays are for arrival and departure.
Note: other durations and schedules can be arranged on demand.
Certification Details: Our organization is duly registered as en Erasmus Teacher Academy, with OID No. E10333486. Therefore, we issue the appropriate Certificates so that your course and trip get fully funded.
Support: Understanding Academy offers full support in terms of Erasmus+ mobilities, but unfortunately we do not provide transport or accommodation.
Fee: €480 Press here to see what is included

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