ERIC Number: EJ1465783
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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iDrone Online Camp: Enhancing Middle and High School Students' STEM Affinity and Their STEM Career Aspiration
International Journal of Research in Education and Science, v11 n1 p150-165 2025
The iDrone Online Camp aims to enhance middle and high school students' engagement in STEM fields through hands-on experiences with drone technology. By immersing participants in project-based learning activities, competitions, and discussions on FAA part 107 regulations, the camp seeks to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities. Through a mixed-methods evaluation approach, the study assesses the impact of the camp on students' attitudes, interests, and self-efficacy in STEM. Findings reveal that the camp positively influences participants' STEM affinities and career aspirations, highlighting the importance of experiential learning in fostering a passion for STEM disciplines. Recommendations for future improvements and research directions are discussed to sustain students' interest and engagement in STEM education.
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, STEM Education, STEM Careers, Occupational Aspiration, Hands on Science, Secondary School Science, Science Education, Air Transportation, Camps, Participative Decision Making, Problem Solving, Peer Relationship, Teamwork, Learning Processes, Electronic Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia; Texas; California; Illinois; Minnesota; New York; Washington; Ohio; Florida; Oregon
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