She Maps "Teaching With Drones" Workshop - Perth

Learn how to teach STEM & HASS with educational drones

Drone technologies are used across a wide range of industries, and much of the data that informs real-world decision-making has a geospatial connection. Integrating drones into STEM and HASS lessons offers benefits far beyond teaching 21st-century skills—it helps students connect classroom learning to real-world applications and future careers.

She Maps has partnered with BHP to drive gender diversity in STEM-related subjects and spark awareness and curiosity about career opportunities in the geospatial sector. This rapidly growing field is experiencing significant workforce shortages, with demand for skilled professionals continuing to rise—particularly within the mining industry.

We are excited to invite teachers to a full-day professional learning workshop designed to demonstrate how programmable drones can be used to engage a broader and more diverse range of students in STEM and HASS subjects.

This workshop is suitable for teachers who are new to teaching with drones, as well as those with prior experience who are looking to adopt a more intentional, pedagogical approach to using modern technologies. Participants will learn how to create safe, inclusive learning environments where students fly and code drones to solve real-world STEM and HASS challenges.

What you will learn

During this hands-on workshop, teachers will explore:

• Types and applications of drones in the modern workforce

• Unconscious gender bias and the importance of inclusive language

• Manual and coded drone flight

• Classroom setup, student management, and common technical troubleshooting

• An overview of She Maps’ drone-based teaching resources and membership subscription

Who is this workshop for?

• Pre-service teachers

• Primary school teachers (recommended for Years 5–6)

• Secondary school teachers (recommended for Years 7–10)

• Heads of Department

Workshop times

• Please arrive at 8:30am for a 9:00am start

• The workshop will conclude at 3:00pm

What to bring

• Notepad and pen

• Laptop (fully charged)

• Water bottle & snacks

• Comfortable shoes

What we will provide

• Drones and accessories

• Safety equipment

• Lunch

What others thought

• 90% of participants said they would recommend this workshop to a colleague

• While only 60% of teachers felt confident flying drones before the workshop, 85% reported feeling confident using the program in their classroom afterwards

“That was the most engaging PD I’ve done in a long time. Flying drones, learning about their applications, and seeing real-world examples of people working in the industry was incredibly inspiring.”
— Simon Miller, Vice Chair, Australian Geography Teachers Association

Optional: She Maps Membership Subscription

A She Maps Membership unlocks our complete online portal of teaching and learning resources, including 10 ready-to-teach units of work that integrate microdrones into engaging classroom activities. Each unit is carefully aligned with both STEM and HASS curriculum outcomes—from spatial thinking and mapping in Geography to coding, measurement, and data analysis in Digital Technologies and Science.

Members also gain access to drone club activities, extended professional learning such as Classroom Mapping Essentials, and step-by-step guidance to confidently deliver the Classroom Drone Essentials program in their school.

Whether you’d like to revisit the workshop content or implement one of our complete units of work, the She Maps Membership saves you time and supports you to teach with confidence.

Teachers who purchase the She Maps Membership together with their workshop ticket receive an exclusive 25% discount.

Want to try before you buy? Download our free Drones in Forestry unit of work.

To add the 12-month membership to your registration, simply select the Workshop + Membership package at checkout.

Space limitations and refunds

Spaces are limited to 30 participants per session. For schools participating in the She Maps × BHP Drone and Geospatial Program, workshop attendance will be complimentary for a capped number of teachers.

All ticket holders may cancel and receive a full refund up to 14 days prior to the event date.

If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@shemaps.com or call 1300 895 795.