What are some initiatives\things\volunteering you have been involved with this past term? Describe what you have done, and the time you have spent.
Some volunteering aspects that I have been involved with this past term was supporting people in the Maker Space with the Cricut machine, keeping the Maker Space clean, helping at the Wave, and assisting the new Grade 9’s during the Boot Camp. With the Cricut machine, I would stop by after school to help anyone who was having difficulty using, understanding, or even connecting to it. Anytime I am in the Maker Space, I am always making sure that it is clean before leaving and that everyone is doing their part to keep it clean for the next user. Whenever I can get to school early, I make my way to the Wave to work on homework or study for a test while I wait to help others. Finally, with the Grade 9 Boot Camp, I came on time and assisted in anyway that I could by setting up before, helping with any technical problems that students had, and I made sure I helped clean up afterwards as well.
What are some things you have learned? What are some of your strengths?
Some things I have learned this past term were how to better use the Cricut machine as well as how to use it confidently to help others. Now, whenever someone asks me about a problem they are having with the Cricut machine, I can help them with confidence in what I am doing without asking others. If I can’t seem to find a solution to their problem, then I can ask an adult for additional assistance to help solve it.
What are some of the challenges, aha moments, small wins…you experienced? What are some areas where you can grow? What are some stretches?
Some challenges of mine this term were using the Cricut machine for the first time and instructing others on how to use it. For instance, when using the Cricut machine for the first time, some hiccups I had were how the application wouldn’t load for me to start my design, saving my sticker online or on my desktop, and setting up the printer itself. When assisting others on how to use the printer, I didn’t understand what the initial problem was until I stopped and really noticed what was not working for them. However, a small win for me was when the issue was finally resolved, and the print came out amazing! Now, I can continue to grow in that area by working with the Cricut machine, helping others and working on my own personal projects.
Looking ahead…What are some things you would like to improve and/or accomplish? Is there something I want to learn or try? Focus on technology, leadership and school culture. Provide a specific goal.
Some things I would like to accomplish in the future are to use the Cricut machine more for personal projects or in group settings with clubs, classes, teams, etc. Something I would like to try would be to use the 3D printer and being more comfortable with using it. Perhaps for the next term, I can incorporate both my use of the 3D printer and the Cricut machine in a personal project of my own.
Here are some pictures of what I have done this term:
