Due to COVID-19, K12 teachers have been thrust into the role of distance learning teachers without much training or guidance into the unique challenges and rewards of teaching online (versus face-to-face). Also, teachers are using Google Classroom, which not really … Continue reading →

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Optimal Engineering Constraints In Open-ended Learning Experiences

Posted on November 26, 2019 by JohnHeffernan

I became interested in the determination of optimal engineering constraints in open-ended learning experiences when adapting a spaghetti bridge project, that I had previously taught online to elementary teachers, to middle and high school engineering students. When I initially did … 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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