- What are some initiatives\things\volunteering you have been involved with? Describe what you have done, and the amount of time you have spent. Do you have any additional feedback?
Some initiatives that I have been involved with was showing the Microbits to the grade 8 parents and the grade 8s. I was able to talk about my Microbit project that I created in Programming 12. It allowed me to talk about something that I was passionate about, which was technology. I was able to go through the different components of my project such as the motors and buzzers. I also was able to talk about my code, and how it is downloaded into the Microbit. I was able to explain to them how the library offers various components for the Microbit like the LEDs and such. Furthermore, I was able to go in detail about the different classes available at our school such as Programming and Robotics. I talked about the various projects we did like 3D printing parts for our Robot, and using different languages like Python and Javascript. I have spent 5 to 6 hours volunteering. I have no additional feedback.
- What are some things you have learned? Describe any challenges, aha moments, small wins…What did you learn from it?
Some challenges were trying to talk about the Microbits. I had to be both technical and general about the subject so that they could understand clearly. I would sometimes encounter a Grade 8 parent who was curious about the different languages that we used in Programming. I would also encounter a grade 8 student who may have used Microbits in the past. Therefore, it was up to me to decide if I should go more in depth about the subject with the person I was talking to. I learned how to answer questions effectively by listening carefully and pausing before responding. I was able to describe my project efficiently by talking about how my Microbit was able to play Jingle Bells.
- What can I improve and/or accomplish? Is there something I want to learn or try? Focus on technology, leadership and school culture.
Some things that I can improve on is my eye contact while having a conversation. Additionally, I will need to improve on asking various questions. Something I want to try is improving my 3D printing skills throughout the year. I can accomplish this by potentially making useful objects or items. I also want to try to develop my presence in the Makerspace and the library to help others, whether that is staying at the Wave or being with the 3D printers. If possible, I could get more familiar with the Microbit parts, so that I can help those who are interested in Microbits.
