8P5 - Programable

I undertook a valuable project where I used the Adafruit platform to write and execute code for my micro:bit. This hands-on application was highly effective in solidifying my technical knowledge, and I found that the entire process significantly contributed to my understanding, ultimately helping me to code better and more confidently.

My work strongly connects with the class standard of Innovative Designer among the seven standards (Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator). This alignment stems from the independent nature of the project; I worked mostly by myself to conceive, develop, and troubleshoot the micro:bit’s functions, requiring me to constantly refine the design through experimentation.

A notable challenge I encountered was the initial difficulty in finding compelling ideas for the sound output of the project. I was able to successfully overcome this creative block by consulting the documentation and examples available on the Adafruit and micro:bit website, which provided the necessary inspiration and technical guidance to integrate a functional sound component.

However, reflecting on the finished project, if I were given the opportunity to repeat it, I would definitely change what I did for the sound. My reasoning for this is that I now feel I could have pushed the functionality further and designed a more intricate or functionally superior sound application, resulting in a more polished and impressive final product.

The project aligns perfectly with the Computer Programming Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offered at Hastings High School, which is one of the many technical pathways available, including Agriculture, Business Management, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, and Engineering Design. The fundamental task of writing code to dictate the behavior of a physical device is the core competency of the Computer Programming pathway.

Finally, the skills gained during this project are directly applicable to careers in Computer Programming. By using programming logic to make my micro:bit perform specific, controlled actions, I gained essential experience in a key area of technology and software development, particularly in fields that involve embedded systems or interaction with hardware components.

Would you like me to focus on one of the seven class standards and explain how your micro:bit project could also connect to it, such as Computational Thinker?

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