Can I adapt?

the role of cognitive flexibility

We will have time today to brainstorm and work with your group on the tangible project.

You can also check in with Prof. Pon-Barry about any projects. Elevator pitches for the final project are next Tuesday 2/20!

Due: Tuesday, 2/27

Work in small groups to create an interactive tangible project using a new component on your Circuit Playground Express.

• You can choose any of the components we saw on Feb 6, or another new sensor/output.

• You should sense at least one type of input (e.g., light, touch, tap, etc.) and respond with at least one type of output (e.g., LED/neopixel, speaker, vibe motor).

• At least one aspect of the input or output should be new to all group members (not used in a previous project).

  • If you use an external component, remember what you learned with paper circuits! 

  • You can use alligator clips to connect from the Circuit Playground Express to external components. 

Requirements

Document your process on your web site, including successes and failures encountered along the way. There should be:

(as a group)

• documentation of your design process 

• a description/sketch of your final proposed design

• documentation of your build process

• your final sketch code

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

(as individuals)

• a reflection on the project and how it relates to the topic of cognitive flexibility or more generally how you approach a problem/challenge

  • you can choose to write the reflection (2-3 paragraphs) or record it as video/audio (2-3 minutes)

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

• how does (not) having multiple perspectives impact your problem-solving? 

• can you think of ways that cognitive flexibility could help you stretch in considering what courses you take in and out of your intended major(s)? 

• looking back, are there any times where you got stuck or spun your wheels when you could have paused to seek other solutions or perspectives? do you think the outcome would have been different?

• can you think of a time when you were committed to a plan, but could have been more effective by pivoting to a new plan? what would you tell your former self?

Groups:

1. Abigel, Victoria

2. Aldeo, Lucy

3. Marley, Marie

4. Angela, Estelle

5. Annette, Jennifer

6. Tabbi, Lingdang

7. Kim