This guide will get you through learning the Arduino platform, regardless if you've had previous exposure to microcontrollers or not.

1. Go through the https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage guide to make sure you're all set up.
2. Complete some arduino built in examples
   1. Bare Minimum
   2. Blink
   3. Blink Without Delay

Things might still be confusing at this point - this page might help clear up some things. It might be your benefit to skim through some of those materials.

Also, if in doubt - as for clarification or help! Other teams may be available, your mentors are there to help you and the leadership team is always there.

1. Were you able to program the Arduino?
2. Did you have any problems during the Arduino process?
3. What you think is the next step after this?