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Using Mobile Applications to Interact with Drones: A Teachers’ Perception Study

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New Realities, Mobile Systems and Applications (IMCL 2021)

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of 60 in-service teachers’ regarding the use of drones through mobile applications. After a brief introduction to drones’ applications, practices and operation through mobile apps, the sample completed tasks that required assembling, programming, simulating and flying drones. Data were collected via an online questionnaire using open-ended questions adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model, namely perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and facilitating conditions. The results showed positive perceptions on using drones through mobile applications. Regarding perceived ease of use, teachers deemed smartphone to drone pairing, programming and simulating mobile apps, and flying the drone to be easy tasks. Regarding perceived usefulness, teachers believed that the use of drones through mobile applications will be useful for them and for their pupils’ learning and will help students to develop a number of skills. Regarding facilitating conditions, teachers indicated the need for teacher training on the pedagogical use of drones, assistance on visual programming and infrastructure support. This study has a number of implications regarding the use of drones through mobile apps in teaching as well as the need for further research on the field of educational aerial robotics.

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Sivenas, T., Koutromanos, G. (2022). Using Mobile Applications to Interact with Drones: A Teachers’ Perception Study. In: Auer, M.E., Tsiatsos, T. (eds) New Realities, Mobile Systems and Applications. IMCL 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 411. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96296-8_59

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