Created: Jun 11, 2026 07:56 AM
Whitney Middle School college students study the ropes of drone technology and conservation (Photograph provided)
Tech large Google has partnered with the Bermuda Zoological Society in an funding to assist the growth of its science and technology-enabled studying.
The BZS is enhancing its schooling programmes due to the introduction of 25 new tablets, six drones, underwater cameras, classroom monocular microscopes and projection technology — permitting college students to interact extra deeply in science, technology and rising fields akin to synthetic intelligence.
Students are already utilizing these tools throughout area investigations, information assortment and arms-on studying actions by the society’s signature Living Classroom, the place studying extends into Bermuda’s pure environments.
The tablets assist actual-time analysis and documentation, whereas drones introduce college students to aerial remark, environmental monitoring and technology-driven inquiry.
In addition, the usage of tablets for information assortment helps the BZS to collect insights throughout its 28 micro forest websites, together with figuring out species, monitoring plant development, measuring land protection and monitoring soil well being.
This integration of technology goals to reinforce scholar studying and contribute significant environmental information to assist conservation efforts.
“This initiative with Google represents a meaningful investment in Bermuda’s future,” Philippe Bacon, the BZS president, mentioned.
“By integrating technology such as tablets and drones into our programmes, we are equipping students with the skills and curiosity needed to explore science and innovation in real-world settings.”
Whitney Middle School college students work together with the drones used to handle the Bermuda Zoological Society Micro Forest Project with Nicholas Coelho, micro forest officer (Photograph provided)
Google’s assist goals to contribute to enhancements to present programmes, together with improved infrastructure and sources that permit the BZS to scale its affect and attain to extra college students throughout the island.
A Google spokesman mentioned: “We are pleased to work together with the BZS in support of our shared commitment to education, conservation and community.
“We are proud to play a role in inspiring and supporting the next generation of environmental stewards and innovators in Bermuda.”
• For extra details about BZS schooling programmes, go towww.bzs.bm
Whitney Middle School college students designing new drone technology in the BZS Drones class (Photograph provided)