Revolutionizing Classrooms: The Future of Education Technology

  1. What was the build you’re most proud of and why? My favorite part was the rolling dice circuit. It took me way out of my comfort zone, not only wiring it up carefully but wiring it then coding something creative to make the dice “roll” realistically. It was the worse at times (all those wires!) But seeing it work was a huge weight off my shoulders. Collaborating with my husband to work out the bugs in the code made it a fun collaboration, and I liked the way the project incorporated both technical skills and creativity. 2. Where were you when you started, and where did you end up? I knew very little about circuits and code when I first started. Even the most basic projects, like making an LED blink, used to terrify me. By the end, I was building more advanced circuits that combined multiple components and writing code which is shocking. It's amazing to see how much more confidence I got along the road. 3. What did you learn that you didn’t know before? How to wire and build ci...

    When I first started this course, I could hardly get a circuit to work, let alone build a code on my own. Now, as I finish up this course, I've created something that not only demonstrates how far I've come with a personal touch. For my final project, I aimed to incorporate what I have learned in a creative and meaningful way. I've spent the previous few weeks learning about circuits, LEDs, and coding, and for this final project, I combined them all: a servo motor, various LEDs, and a push button. What did I end up with? A light-chasing circuit that creates the letter "C," which represents my name...all activated by a single button press.      Though a minor element, the push button makes a significant impact. I wanted to be in charge of when the circuit began, not have it run automatically. The show begins when you press the button. It's simple, interactive, and intentional. Finding out how to connect and code something like this early in the class wou...