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Category Archives: Teaching
LEGO Education Master Educator Meet Up with Mitch Resnick
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
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
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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Empowering Kids to Create with Technology – STEAM, Maker, & Design
Empowering Kids to Create with Technology – STEAM, Maker, & Design from John Heffernan on Vimeo.
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New versus Old Tech Labs
We recently went back to our old building as a staff to see how far we have come. Here are photos of our new and old tech labs. Can you identify the newer lab?
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Going With the Ant Squad
This fall, I had indoor recess duty (usually a dreaded duty) with a first grade class. I noticed that many of them busily working on (some might say obsessed with) some ants that had been seen in the classroom. They had … Continue reading
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Robotics Day in Aidan’s Classroom
I had the chance to do a robotics day with my son’s fifth grade class thanks to his teacher. What a smart and well-behaved class! They did some super thinking, programing, troubleshooting, and applied math and they seemed to have fun … Continue reading
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First Experiences With 3D Printing in an Elementary School
Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer before it was ever used BACKROUND I recently purchased an Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer with some of my prize money from winning a Presidential Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Math and Science. This is now … Continue reading
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Dissertation Conclusion
Conclusion Development and gender were not significant factors in determining the EDP or the success of designs in this study with the exception of executive functions such as causal reasoning, which, in particular, showed some evidence of an age related … Continue reading
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