John Heffernan

John Heffernan is a Lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His work focuses on integrating robotics and computational tools into K-12 STEM education, particularly in elementary engineering and technology-enhanced learning environments.

Research interests include the use of robotic construction kits as manipulatives to foster computational thinking and interdisciplinary learning. His publications explore practical applications of robotics in teacher education and curriculum design.

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