Adopting Drone Technology in Mathematical Education

Abstract

Mathematics has always been one of the most challenging topics in education. Many factors come into play, one of which is the lack of use of what technology offers. The technology of drone aids learning that involves concrete experience such as a lab, observations and feedback, the formation of abstract concepts and the application or testing of this knowledge in a real-life context. This paper describes a theoretical framework outlining the use of drone technology in mathematics education in order to improve engagement and learning with the experimental learning method. In particular, it looks at the pedagogical aspect where drones can be used in combination with a variety of learning techniques and methods. The role of drones in mathematics education is seen in two aspects, the mathematics topics that make the drone work and the drone as a mathematical object in itself and as a medium that can construct mathematical objects. Various problems in trigonometry, geometry, linear algebra, differential equations and statistics can be covered. The basic design of the drone can be explored geometrically, the 2D and 3D model of a drone can be understood, designed and constructed. In the end, the study can be used for educators and researchers interested in the field of drone-based mathematics learning.