On your web site, create a new reflection entry. You may choose whether to use a written (3-4 paragraphs) or recorded (1-2 minute audio/video) format
Reflect on the EmotoBot activity and how it connects to any (all?) of the topics we’ve been discussing throughout the class (self-efficacy, mindset, self-regulated learning, active listening, cognitive flexibility and emotional intelligence). You can use these prompts to guide your reflection:
1. Think back to before you started this week’s workshop (you could think back to the start of the course or the start of this week) — did you think you’d be able to build a bot that could express emotions?
2. Now that you have built and programmed an EmotoBot, what would you say to your former self?
I never tried using blocks to program, which looks a little bit confusing and has a little flexibility. Before starting the workshop, I didn’t feel like I’m capable of building the robot as I approached the project with a fixed mindset. I thought to myself: “I’m not tech-savvy enough to do this,” and “I’m not creative enough to give a robot emotions.” This mindset made me belive that the challenge falls out of my capabilities.
While after having successfully built and programmed the EmotoBot, I gained a growth mindset. If I could communicate with my former self, I might emphasize the transformational journey from doubt to believe, and always believe that I have the potential to learn and grow beyond my current limitations.
Moreover, throughout the process of building the EmotoBot, feedback also played a critical role in iterating and improving the design and functionality. The growth mindset I eventually gained welcomes feedback as a tool for learning and development, rather than as criticism of my abilities.