The drone is the hook: why we do what we do
With their fascinating design, versatility, programmability, and fun-factor, it isn’t hard to see why drones are increasing in popularity as teaching tools around the nation. Why every school should teach with drones Drones are great in not only teaching students obvious piloting skills but also in teaching essential 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, […]
6 tips to get your students flying drones at your school
Where to start with drone programs at school Flying a drone at a school requires special attention to regulations and safety. It is important to familiarise yourself with the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations, obtain permission from the school, identify a safe flying area, choose the right drone for the job and use […]
School Engagement Programs for Universities
She Maps regularly works with universities that want a proven and engaging way to work with schools in their catchments. Perhaps your university is looking for answers to the following questions: How do we find a solution to engage with schools in STEM, but we appreciate that we don’t have the resources to develop a […]
Pippa and Dronie: Teaching STEM in Primary Schools
Pippa and Dronie is a beautifully illustrated book for young readers aged 5 to 9, celebrating diversity in STEM. The book introduces children to real-life female role models doing amazing things in their work with drones. Join in the adventure as Pippa and Dronie travel around Australia, finding out just how useful a drone can be!
Indigenous Drone Trainees: Training Indigenous farm trainees in the art of flying drones.
A recent trip to Ali Curung, to assist indigenous drone trainees on how to fly drones. Sharing simple skills in coding and flight, forming an aspirational basis for an emerging set of tools to be used by the community. Recently I had a short visit to a community called Ali Curung in central Australia, 170km […]
Meet some of Australia’s First Scientists
We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and sea country where we live, breath, work, and play. We give our respect to Elders past and present and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We express our gratitude […]
How a simple competition created deep STEM engagement
STEM Engagement An example of STEM Engagement. Teachers like Stewart often go over and above to ensure all the students are able to grow and excel to levels others would not think are possible. When we design a program, we are hoping that it will provide teachers with the ability to engage the broad diversity […]
Lighthouse Schools Program – Immersive Geospatial program for schools
Lighthouse Schools Program: Immersive Geo-STEM Education Program Launched in Queensland. She Maps is proud to announce that our new Lighthouse Schools Program has launched! We had an overwhelming response from Queensland Secondary schools earlier this year who applied to receive a fully funded place in our new Lighthouse Schools Program and we are now supporting […]
Partnership Announcement: SLS NSW
Partnering with Surf Life Saving NSW She Maps has partnered with Surf Life Saving NSW’s Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) to launch the Lifesaver Drone Outreach Program for school students in Years 5-9 in NSW and the ACT, with a focus on getting more girls involved in engineering and technology. https://youtu.be/4yzcrzbOOko Surf Life Saving NSW UAV team […]