Category Archives: Robotics

Interviews – High School – Design Your Own COVID Social Distance Robot Project

Posted on December 14, 2020 by JohnHeffernan

Here’s what high school students said about their COVID social distancing robots. Analysis to come. Boy 1 I think you talked a little bit about it in the research slide but could you say how you choose a particular design … Continue reading →

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Interviews – Middle School – Design Your Own COVID App Project

Posted on December 14, 2020 by JohnHeffernan

Here’s what middle school students said about their COVID focused apps. Analysis to come. Girl 1 – COVID Educator App How did you think of the idea for this app? Well, it was kind of first came to me because … Continue reading →

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Engineering Projects Help Add Common Sense to Math

Posted on November 23, 2019 by JohnHeffernan

In my Make Your Own Dragster unit, middle school students first calculate the velocity of a non-geared up robot car, in this case Riley Rover. They take three time measurements on a ten foot course. I observed that students do … Continue reading →

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ISTE Webinar on My Research Online

Posted on October 8, 2018 by JohnHeffernan

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Book Now Out on Kindle

Posted on October 8, 2018 by JohnHeffernan
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Interview From PBS Connecting Point

Posted on August 8, 2018 by JohnHeffernan
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Engineering Is Egg-citing Day

Posted on June 25, 2018 by JohnHeffernan

I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for Engineering Day. I have received incredibly positive feedback from students and teachers. One student said it was the biggest highlight of the year! Kate Arsenault, Library/Media Specialist Wow! Thank you, … Continue reading →

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LEGO Education Master Educator Meet Up with Mitch Resnick

Posted on June 25, 2018 by JohnHeffernan

I was recently honored to be named a LEGO Education Master Educator (and an advisor to the group).   We met recently in Chicago for a day long event.  I got to chat a bit and hear the keynote from … Continue reading →

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PAEMST – Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching

Posted on March 1, 2018 by JohnHeffernan

I received this award a few years back and I encourage others to apply.  It’s a great experience to video yourself, really analyze what you are trying to do, and get feedback from the NSF reviewers. Here’s some info on … Continue reading →

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Two Speeds at Once

Posted on December 8, 2017 by JohnHeffernan

This photo shows one of the common issues I see with our grade 6 make your own dragster project.  Frequently, kids try to have different wheels on the same car go at two different speeds at the same time.  Not … Continue reading →

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