Lab: Circuit Playground Express - Part 1

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 on connections to the circuit design project. As you watch, what resonates with you? 

Pair activity

• You'll have about 3-4 minutes to talk with your partner(s) about what resonated in the video.

• Make sure one of you is ready report out to the class afterwards (for about a minute) by noticing either:

  • One theme you had in common, or 

  • One difference.

On your web site, create a new reflection entry. You may choose whether to use a written (1-3 paragraphs) or recorded (1-3 minute audio/video) format.

1. Reflect on the question "Am I up for the challenge?" as you consider the first day of the Circuit Playground lab experience. How do the topics we've discussed so far (mindset, self-efficacy, metacognition) play a role in your response? Use these prompts to guide your reflection (your reflection should touch on each of the bullet points):

• When you first started the lab, did you feel like it was inside your comfort zone? Outside? Or did you feel neutral? 

• As you moved through the lab, did you find your confidence and comfort level shift? 

• What self-talk did you notice while interacting with the Circuit Playground Express microcontroller or while completing the lab?