Task

For Step 2 of our Capstone Project, we were to go on with our next goal in finalizing our first prototype of our product. We organized ideas, created new design sketches, and spent time to build a tangible product to use for Project Exhibitiion Night.

Reflection

During this project, there were multiple times where I showed areas of strength, such as the communication skills executed within the group along with myself. When my group and I found ourselves with nothing to do, we communicated with one another to figure out what else needed to be completed by taking a divide-and-conquer approach. We each assigned ourselves with a task and successfully finished our project, which contributed to the overall quality of our presentation. I also practiced my communication skills by asking the teacher questions when I didn't understand something. For example, when I didn't know what else to add to the report, I reached out and asked questions about what was specifically missing, which allowed me to communicate my results in a clear and detailed way. Another area of strength was my organization skills. We included organized and detailed sketches that provide information about our object. All of this contributed to our final result of our project, which was a success!

There were also areas that could use some improvement for future projects, such as my time management skills. There were often times where I wasn't using class time wisely, which put our whole group off track. Although we were able to complete our project successfully, we were scrambling to add in some extra details and finishing touches to our presentation. This was because we were often off track and not focused during class. In the future, I will do my best to make a Gantt chart, or any other method of planning, and follow it accordingly. For the future, I could also work on improving my collaboration skills. It's good to take initiative when doing group work, but there were times where I took too much control and didn't allow for my other group members to contribute. When my group and I were working on the Project Exhibition Night Station, there were some suggestions that my group members were sharing, but I didn't fully take the time to listen to them. Next time, I will keep an open mind when listening to my group members share their ideas because they can be beneficial to the quality of our project.