Monthly Archives: January 2014

Local Newspaper Article About Book

Posted on January 16, 2014 by JohnHeffernan

http://www.gazettenet.com/home/10155020-95/williamsburg-school-technology-director-john-heffernan-publishes-book-on-teaching-robotics

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Robotics and Technology Blog

Posted on January 15, 2014 by JohnHeffernan

My Robotics and Technology Blog is at http://www.kidsengineer.com/

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Taxonomy of Robotics Skills

Posted on January 10, 2014 by JohnHeffernan

I have been thinking about a how robotics skills intersect. This Venn diagram show my first stab at a taxonomy of robotics skills and how engineering, programming, and building intersect in educational robotics. This still needs work but I would … Continue reading →

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Design Based Science Bibliography

Posted on January 6, 2014 by JohnHeffernan

Barak, M., & Zadok, Y. (2009). Robotics projects and learning concepts in science, technology and problem solving. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 19(3), 289–307. Baynes, K. (1994). Designerly play. Loughborough: Loughborough University of Technology, Department of Design and … Continue reading →

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