When do I pause?

One thing that can help us to push through a challenging project is the ability to step outside of our own thinking and strategize about whether we have a good plan. That capacity to create a plan, try it out, see how it works before regrouping and try again is called self-regulated learning.

After the video, you’ll have a chance to reflect through a group activity. As you watch, what resonates with you? 

Round robin

• I'll invite each of you to take a minute or so to share out what resonated with you. You can always pass; I can come back to you (or not). 

You will use the skills from class to create your own interactive tech project using the CPX:

• a dandelion scene that lights up with a "breeze"

OR

• any other creation that uses the CPX to sense user interaction and respond with at least 1 one external LED/fairy light 

Requirements

On your web site, post:

1. Documentation of your process, including successes and failures. You should include:

• Pictures/video of your process

• A final video or collection of photos that demonstrates the final product

2. A reflection on the project and how it relates to the topics of self-regulation and active listening, using the prompts below. You can choose to write the reflection (4-5 paragraphs) or record it as video/audio (3-5 minutes).

• • Look back on the project as a whole and consider whether you were strategic in your approach.

    • Did you find yourself applying the self-regulated learning cycle of plan/do/evaluate?

    • Were there moments where you could have been more strategic?

    • Did you interact with anyone (a peer, instructor or mentor) where active listening played a role in how you engaged?

  • Challenge yourself to step back and think about any parallels you can draw to your learning journey at large, using these prompts:

• When you have encounter a large or challenging task, what planning activities can you engage in? 

• What resources are available to you that can help in formulating a plan?

• How will you execute your plan? When and where do you expect to do this?

• How will you evaluate if your plan is working?

• How will you revise your plan?