Day: January 16, 2022

Tech Team Semester Reflection

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  • What was one of the greatest challenges you faced this semester? What did you learn from it?

One of the biggest challenges I faced this semester was the cricut project, as I found it difficult to use a new tool. I learned that once I was in the Maker Space and was using the cricut, with some guidance, it was a simple and fun tool to use.

  • What was one big win you had this semester? What did you learn from it?

Something that I was successful with this semester was presenting the Apps and Alternatives Power Point. I learned that it was not as scary to present something to a room full of new people as I thought it would be.

  • What can I improve and/or accomplish this semester?

Something I would like to accomplish this semester is volunteering with an event with the Tech Team. Whether it is with the grade nine introduction, or something later on.

  • What is something you want to happen? Focusing on technology and school culture…what would you like to see take place in second semester?

I would like to see more opportunities for people to come into the Maker Space to use those tools. I personally do not know how to use all of the tools, so perhaps making short, informative videos on how to use those tools would be a good place to start.

  • What is one think you would like to learn more about? Focusing on technology and school culture…what would you like to explore/implement second semester.

I would like to use the cricut again, perhaps for a school project or a personal project, as I think it would be a good experience. The cricut is an excellent tool, and now that I know how to use it, I would like to use that knowledge.

Cricut Creation

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Working with the cricut

Application process

Final product

  • What are some things that were challenging?

Something that I found challenging about this project was using the cricut. I had never used it before, so I had to problem solve and figure out how to use it. A challenge that I faced was using the vinyl incorrectly, but it was an easy fix, which I was able to solve quickly.

  • What are some things that worked well?

Something that worked well for me was the application process from the vinyl to my journal. I was able to figure out that putting on the larger pieces of vinyl first would make it easier to apply details.

  • What did you learn? How can you apply this?

I learned that the cricut is a very useful and easy tool to use. I hope that I am able to use the cricut for projects in the future, and show friends how to use it.