Is this for me?

Fitting in is different than belonging.  

“Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted.  Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.”  —Brené Brown

Round robin

• You'll each have about 1 minute to share out what resonated for you.

Due: Monday 10/2 before class

On your web site, create a new reflection entry on belongingess. You may choose whether to use a written (3-4 paragraphs) or recorded (1-3 minute audio/video) format.

Use the prompts below to guide your reflection. Do you observe any similarities or differences in your reactions to the different situations?

1. Reflect back on receiving the Circuit Playground Bluefruit microcontroller and the lab experience. 

   • What was your reaction when seeing the board?

   • Do you sense you belong in the associated tech space?

   • How did you feel when the Arduino software gave an error? 

   • What factors are at play in considering the question: "Is this for me?" 

2. Look at the home page for this tech event or this one. As you view the images, imagine attending and reflect on your reaction to entering the space:

• Do you feel welcomed?

• Do you sense you belong in the space?

• What messages do the images send you and how?

• What role did those messages or other factors play in considering the question: "Is this for me?"