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Rube Goldberg #4

Rube Goldberg Post #4

Reflecting On Working Alone

 

I have been thinking about my decision to work independently, and overall I think it was a good decision.  As I reflect on the pros and cons of working alone, I think there are a lot more pros than cons.

 

Thinking back to the beginning of the project, when I was coming up with ideas, I enjoyed the freedom of picking my own ideas.



I wanted the final step to be meaningful to me.  I have recently been inspired by the idea of recycling, and thought that it would be great if I could combine my Rube Goldberg project with a recycling theme. I decided that the final step would be recycling a cup, and was happy with my choice.  

 

I also had fun designing the other steps, but sometimes wonder if I could have come up with even better ideas if I was working with others. During the building and testing, I felt like I could use some extra hands!  However, I also felt a great sense of accomplishment when I saw that I was able to make my designs actually work.  I feel good that I understand every little piece of my project from design to building. It probably took longer than it may have taken if done in a group, but I feel like it was totally worth the time and effort!  



Working alone also taught me the importance of time management and not waiting till the last minute. During my sketch submission, I waited until the last minute and had to stay up late to get everything done. I learned to manage my time better for the building and testing and am making good progress. It has been easy to work on my own schedule without having to find time slots that work for a group.

 

I have been enjoying this project so far, and look forward to successfully completing it.

 

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