Am I in a (dis)comfort zone?

Research has demonstrated that having a growth mindset toward learning can improve resilience and a students’ ability to succeed. A growth mindset is reflected through a passion for learning, not a hunger for approval; people don’t see themselves as failing, but as learning.

After the video, you’ll have a chance to talk with a peer to reflect on connections to your own experiences. As you watch, what resonates with you? 

Pair activity

• Talk with your partner about what resonated in the video in the context of the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab:

  • Pick one area that was either inside or outside of your comfort zone.

  • What do you think is contributing to your (dis)comfort?

• After about 5 minutes, you'll report out by 

  • introducing yourself: name, pronouns

  • debriefing your partner's Fimbel (dis)comfort zone and (time-permitting) a possible factor for why

Use the moodle checklist to indicate you have completed the following:

• Read the Syllabus and email me with any questions

• Sign the Fimbel waiver 

• Create a web site for the course (links to some sample sites available on the Resources page)

You'll be creating a web site to document your reflections and tangible projects. 

This will be how you submit your work.

1. Create your web site using the platform of your choice (such as a google site or wordpress). 

2. Set the permissions for your site: 

   • You can choose to make your web site public, shared with Mount Holyoke College users, or private to the instructor and TAs. 

3. Pick a site name that is specific to you and this class, such as MaryLyon-iDesignF24.

4. Submit the URL on moodle.