Guest Kern Kelley, a Technology Integrator with over two decades of experience, discusses tools like Air Rocket Launcher Educational Kit, Creality CR-30 3D Mill, GoPro Hero 10 for High Altitude Balloon Launches, and DJI Mavic Pro 3 drones. The conversation highlights student involvement in technology shows and the importance of student leadership in conferences.
The Air Rocket Launcher Educational Kit enhances 3D printing education by allowing students to experiment with different designs and launch rockets using pneumatic technology.
The DJI Mavic Pro 3 Drone enables students to engage in aerial exploration and data collection with its advanced features like powerful camera and optical zoom capabilities.
Deep dives
Tool 1: Air Works Rocket for 3D Printing
The Air Works Rocket is a tool used in a school district in Maine to enhance 3D printing education. Through a grant, students have access to this rocket, which allows them to explore the importance of tolerances in 3D printing. The rocket utilizes a pneumatic button and compressor to launch rockets hundreds of feet in the air. This tool enables students to experiment with different designs, optimize launch angles, and calculate the ideal PSI for launching rockets.
Tool 2: Creatality CR-30 Belt Printer
The Creatality CR-30 Belt Printer is a 3D printer that offers unique capabilities due to its design. Unlike traditional printers with limited platform size, the belt printer allows for infinite Z-axis printing. The conveyor belt mechanism enables continuous printing, making it ideal for large-scale projects and batch production. It also facilitates easy repetition of designs and offers high-resolution printing. With this printer, students can create long and intricate designs, such as meter-long battleships or custom architectural models.
Tool 3: GoPro Hero Camera
The GoPro Hero camera is a versatile action camera that finds applications in various educational projects. At the mentioned school, it is used for high-altitude balloon launches. The lightweight camera captures footage at high altitudes, aiding in scientific experiments and data gathering. It can be remotely controlled using a phone or the camera itself and offers functionalities like time-lapse photography. The GoPro Hero's durability, underwater capabilities, and quality make it a reliable tool for documenting outdoor activities and conducting research.
Tool 4: DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone is a high-end drone widely used in educational programs. Equipped with advanced features, including a powerful camera, optical zoom capabilities, and collision avoidance sensors, it enables students to engage in aerial exploration and data collection. The optical zoom allows for detailed observations of distant objects, making it useful for wildlife studies or observation of sensitive areas. Its extended battery life of up to 43 minutes provides ample flight time for various educational projects, from cartography to environmental monitoring.
Kern Kelley is a Technology Integrator at Maine School Unit #19. Starting his teaching career in New Zealand, he has provided support to educators for over two decades and conducted professional development across the globe. He advises a student produced technology show for the Maine Department of Education at MLTI.me and brings his student presenters, the Student Leadership Ambassadors of Maine to numerous conferences around the world and authored the Google Apps Guidebook.
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