Am I up for the challenge?

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 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 how you can be strategic when approaching the tangible design projects in this class. You can think about the recent circuit project, Circuit Playground, Arduino programming or consider this more generally, whichever helps you focus your reflection. Use these prompts to guide your reflection:

• 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?