dr.ing. F. Dadrass Javan (Farzaneh)

A Challenge-based Learning Framework Design and Practice for UAV Photogrammetry (CBL4UAV)

CBL4UAV

The massive introduction of UAVs in our society has made these platforms and their data collection a very popular subject for education in a wide number of institutions (universities, life-long learning centers, applied-sciences, etc.) all over the World. Experts in agriculture, urban planning, mining, disaster management (just to give an example) are using UAV for data collection and information extraction: however, these professionals often operate without having any specific education in photogrammetry (and often without being aware of using it). Increasing the awareness for photogrammetry in these communities with some basic but essential concepts would be beneficial for its correct use. To be successful, these education modules would need to be embedded in an educational framework closer to their professional interests, different from traditional teaching methods. In this regard, Challenge Based Learning (CBL) looks a promising solution for this purpose as it can perfectly tailor the content for different backgrounds and needs. CBL is a collaborative learning experience where students and teachers work together to propose solutions to real-life problems, becoming a valid alternative for traditional education methods especially for students from other domains. This Educational and Capacity Building Initiative project aims at delivering guidelines on how to deliver UAV photogrammetry education in a Challenge-Based Learning framework for our community. The guidelines will be organized according to written texts, micro-lectures, and webinars. In addition, the project will fine-tune this educational methodology on a real pilot course to point possible problems out in the early stage and give a practical example to our community.