Learning to Think In Code

Part 1: Review Other Teams' final video projects  Group 1: https://youtu.be/0ZY62Fh_UB4  https://youtu.be/6EXtT8xbndI   Review: The video on Nomophobia effectively covered the topic by highlighting the psychological and societal effects of smartphone dependency. The presentation was clear and structured, starting with a relatable hook and moving into well-organized sections that explored causes, effects, and possible solutions. The research quality was strong; credible sources and statistics were cited to support claims about the mental and social impact of nomophobia. In terms of production, the video included engaging visuals and smooth transitions, though the audio could be improved in places for clarity. The tone was conversational, which made the topic relatable and accessible. The teamwork was evident in the even distribution of speaking roles and cohesive flow of content. The video was appropriate for the general public audience, making complex psychological i...

The Process of Solving the CodingBat Challenges: Discuss the process of solving the Coding Bat challenges.  A major part of software design is thinking about how to approach a problem with the tools we have at our disposal.  What were the steps you took to solve some of these challenges?  Did you plan it out or throw code at it?  What worked? What DID NOT work? How many tries did it take?  For this coding assignment, I completed several CodingBat challenges. My approach changed slightly with each problem, some of them I just picked a direction and went with it, but others I needed to break down the problem. I quickly realized that breaking down the problem into parts helped me identify what I needed to do for each step. I found that writing out a basic solution before pinning it down helped me easily pinpoint the problem and find a solution. What worked well for me was focusing on one small piece of logic at a time, making sure each step was correct. I found tha...

  Part One: Reflection on Final Research Video Project Planning For our final research video project on the Deepfake Dilemma, our team collaborated primarily through Discord and shared documents via Google Drive. We scheduled two virtual meetings to plan out our slide content, divide responsibilities, and decide on the tone for both professional and general audience presentations. Each member selected specific slides to research and present, which made collaboration smoother since roles were clear from the start. To communicate ideas and edits efficiently, we used a group chat for quick feedback and had video clips uploaded to a shared drive for review. We also used OBS Studio for recording and editing, which allowed for individual screen capture and audio mixing. One thing that made the process effective was our use of shared timelines and check-ins to ensure we stayed on track. However, in future collaborative projects, we could improve by having a shared content outline earlier ...

  “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg Book Report: In "The Power of Habit", Pulitzer Prize, winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. The core message of the book is that by understanding the habit loop; trigger, then action, then reward, you can change your habits and ultimately your life. Using recent discoveries in the fields of psychology, neurology, and the success stories of individuals, organizations, and businesses, Duhigg shows us how the most important outcome of running goes beyond mere fitness; it is also the struggle to escape from a business as usual routine. The book is divided into three major sections: the habits of individuals, the habits of organizations, and the habits of societies. In the first section, Duhigg takes us to the place where habits are formed in the brain. He goes into great detail on the concept of “habit loop,” and he presen...

  Part 1: Help Your Teammates to Develop Capstone Ideas During our recent team meeting, we brainstormed a variety of potential capstone ideas. Some of the suggestions included developing a mobile application that promotes mental health awareness, creating a machine learning model to predict energy consumption patterns, and designing a cybersecurity tool for small businesses. We discussed the feasibility, impact, and scope of each project. One idea that really stood out to me was the cybersecurity tool, as it feels highly relevant and offers practical applications. The team showed a lot of enthusiasm, and we agreed to conduct more research on this topic so we could be better prepared when we do have to make the final decision. We thought of some more ideas that will be discussed in our next meeting as well! Part 2: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal This week, I learned a lot from the activities, especially from the career guide which emphasized the importance of networking and cont...