After some consideration, I have decided to undertake the bookcase project because I think the benefits outweigh those of the coding project. Although I am interested in coding and web design, especially since I can use them in my classroom, I feel that the scope of the woodworking project simply has more breadth and depth. My hope is that the project will provide me with opportunities to work with my hands, make something real, be creative, and spend time with my dad. Due to the stress of the program and the formality of school, I think all of these qualities will be instructive and cathartic. I think woodworking will allow me to play with my learning rather than meet some standard that is out of my hands. I am really looking forward to getting started this week. A rough timeline is as follows:
Week 1: Research bookcase designs, wood types, hardware, etc. using Pinterest Week 2: Design the bookcase and map out the process Week 3: Acquire the materials and practice, research and reflect on improved techniques Weeks 4&5: Main work on the bookcase Week 6: Reflection on (hopefully) finished product
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