Isabella Soriano Drone Blocks Simulation Blog

 Isabella Soriano

Drone Blocks Simulation Blog

-Which specific simulation tutorials were the most interesting to you?

The code that allows the drone to flip 5 times was most interesting to me. Using the loop at 5 and having the drone go forward, backward, left, right, and then landing was the most interesting code my partner and I did.

-How did you try to alter the lines of code for what effects?

I believe altering the loop by changing the number for the drone to repeat that many times. Altering how far the drone goes by altering the inches number.

-What can you imagine for an engaging 5-10 minute simulator experience that encourages experimentation with lines of code? 

Having the students create a code to spin 3 times would be a 5-10 minute simulator experience. 

Vocabulary terms:

Blocks - a structure of codes grouped together.

Codes - a system created.

Hover - code created to hover in a place.

Loop - repeat. 

Yaw - rotation around a virtual axis. 

Variables - increments of each loop.

Notes:

- Distance and angles can cause possible errors. 

- Programing flies the drone by itself. 

- The drone is not GPS activated it uses sensors.

- Not recommended to fly over students. 

- Simulation benefits: handy when you want to test your code and if you have a lot of students. 

- Able to click reset and take drone back to take off location. 

- Grid lines = 10 cm

- Ability to save missions.

- Can see mission code by pressing the menu button then press show mission code. 

- To begin the launch first connect the drone. You will then press the menu button then launch the mission button. 

Standards:

5.3.b
Apply effective teaching strategies to support student collaboration around computing, including pair programming, working in varying team roles, equitable workload distribution and project management.

5.3.c
Plan collaboratively with other educators to create learning activities that cross disciplines to strengthen student understanding of CT and CS concepts and transfer application of knowledge in new contexts.


Video of codes we did: Loom link: 




Hover & land drone in hand code




Hover



Flip 5 times code



Loom of code I did from Tello & Art Presents: Dance
Tello & Art Presents: Dance
The coded flight I did was the 100 BPM Synchronization Flight from the Tello & Art Presents: Dance. I would teach my students that each block in this code is a single movement which the drone will demonstrate each movement with music. I would facilitate the code by having students practice creating codes with similar blocks like this one to ensure the experience with both the students and family runs smoothly and students are confident in coding by practicing in the classroom first coding then going in with the drones. 








Comments

  1. Kylee WareSeptember 13, 2023 at 5:57 PM

    Hi friend! Your blog post looks very well organized with the bullet points, it made it easier for me to read :) I like your response to the question about the family and students. I agree that starting with the simple codes first will help the students and families become more comfortable with creating codes. The standards you choses align well with this activity. I believe by having students use the computer, it will help the students build their CT and CS concepts. Your screenshots and screencasts look good:) Keep up the good work!

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  2. Skylar Goodwin September 17, 2023 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Isabellla!


    I also found the flips interesting. I knew that drones could flip forwards and backwards but the thought of flipping sideways never crossed my mind. I thought that programming was pretty interesting. i also like the standards that you chose and think that they fit the assignment perfect. Working teams is going to be a huge part of our lesson and activity's and I think it fits perfect.

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  3. Reese DingeeSeptember 17, 2023 at 4:23 PM

    Hey Isabella your blog looks great! I really liked how you added some of the vocabulary terms onto the blog. I learned some new vocabulary words while doing this assignment but didn't think to add it onto my blog. Also I like that y'all gave some what of a tutorial on how to use the DroneBlock Simulator, this would have been very helpful to watch before I started trying to learn on my own.

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