SPC2608 7605 Group 3

  Completing this collaborative project on historic changemakers has been an eye-opening academic experience. It completely shifted my understanding of systemic reform, public health, and individual civic responsibility. Working together as a team to build our "Changemakers of the 1800s" newspaper poster allowed us to examine how separate, seemingly isolated reform movements in the 19th century actually worked together to build the foundation of our modern civil society. My primary focus within our team was researching Dorothea Dix and her groundbreaking work in mental health reform. However, collaborating closely with my teammates on the remaining sections of our poster introduced me to a wealth of historical facts, context, and details about the other six changemakers that I did not know before. This project forced me to connect historical data with modern institutional frameworks, such as Miami Dade College's Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy (iCED), while...

Reflection Blog of the Change-makers Presentation        By: Leah Albertson      Hello, my name is Leah Albertson and I had the absolute most biggest pleasure to discuss my opinions on the Change makers presentation that took place last Thursday in our speech class. For this project, each group was given a specific century and we had to choose a change maker to present and talk about. Each presentation was about 30 minutes and one person was assigned and or chosen one change maker to talk about. It was interesting  to watch all of these presentations to see how they shaped our society today. If it weren't for these change makers, life would fall weak within our knowledge of science, earth, political worlds, economic values, equal right stances, entertainment and humanities. The people spoken about today really changed our world and that is why we respect them for ever and call them change makers. The groups all led their presentations well by lett...

  Changemaker's of The 1800's I expected this presentation to be similar to most where everyone researches their section, presents it, and then moves on. However, after completing our presentation on the Changemakers of The 1800s,, I realized that I learned much more than I expected. Not only did I learn about several historical figures, but I also learned how important teamwork, preparation, and communication are when creating a successful presentation. Looking back, I think our group did a great job presenting information in a way that was informative, organized, and engaging for our class. Our presentation focused on seven individuals who made significant impacts during the 1800s: Charles Darwin, Dorothea Dix, Booker T. Washington, Nellie Bly, Nat Turner, Susan B. Anthony, and Harriet Tubman. Each person represented a different area of change, including science, education, journalism, civil rights, women's rights, and social reform. What I liked most about our time was t...

Change-Maker's Reflection   Blog 2  Going into this project, I initially viewed it as just another assignment that needed to be completed. However, after presenting and observing the other groups, I realized it was a much more meaningful experience than I expected. It allowed me not only to learn about influential individuals throughout history, but also to reflect on my own growth as a speaker.     When it was my turn to present, I felt very nervous. Even though I had prepared, I still had doubts about whether I would forget what to say or make mistakes. Right before I began, I could feel my heart racing, and I found myself overthinking. However, once I started speaking, I gradually became more comfortable. Instead of focusing on being perfect, I focused on clearly communicating my ideas, which helped me feel more at ease.       I presented Harriet Tubman, and learning about her life made the experience more personal and impactful for me. Understandin...

  Reflection on the Changemakers of the 1800s Presentations This semester, I had the opportunity to watch several presentations about important historical figures and movements that helped shape society. The presentation my group completed focused on the changemakers of the 1800s. Overall, I enjoyed learning about the different individuals who challenged social norms, fought for equality, and worked to improve the lives of others during a time when change was often difficult to achieve. One of the things I enjoyed most about the presentations was seeing how many people throughout history were willing to stand up for what they believed in, even when facing opposition. Before this project, I knew some basic information about a few famous historical figures, but I did not realize the extent of the sacrifices many of them made. Learning about these changemakers helped me understand that progress often comes from people who are willing to take risks and challenge existing systems. My gr...

My Experience with the Change-maker Presentations   Mia Rodriguez  Watching Other Groups Present  The Change-maker presentations were one of my favorite projects in this class because they allowed me to learn about important people from different centuries who made positive contributions to society. Each group focused on a different time period, and it was interesting to see how individuals from different backgrounds were able to influence the world around them. I enjoyed listening to my classmates because every presentation had something unique to offer. Some groups included interesting facts, while others used creative visuals and engaging speaking techniques.  Out of all presentations, Group 4's presentation was probably my favorite. I thought they did an excellent job because they incorporated videos that were both informative and entertaining. The videos helped explain their information in a way that kept the audience interested and made the presentation easier ...

  For the changemaker project I talked about Nat Turner he was an African American slave. I choose him especially because I myself am a African American young woman and in today's world it is very hard for my people. Nat turner had a rough life  Turner was born the property of a prosperous small-plantation owner in a remote area of Virginia  His mother was an African native who transmitted a passionate hatred of slavery to her son. He learned to read, and he eagerly absorbed intensive religious training. In the early 1820s he was sold to a neighboring farmer of small means. During the following decade his religious ardor tended to approach fanaticism, and he saw himself called upon by God to lead his people out of bondage. He began to exert a powerful influence on many of the nearby enslaved men and women, who called him “the Prophet.” In 1831, shortly after he had been sold again—this time to a craftsman named Joseph Travis—a sign in the form of an eclipse of the Sun ca...

 I feel like every group do a good job presenting their project. Everyone did a good job in making sure that their point was made. I learned some new things about presenting like how to clearly get my points across without stuttering. Knowing what words to use. When presenting it is important that you focus on your audience. You want to make sure that the audience understands the information that you are presenting. By  applying good listening skills, you’ll learn even more about your audience as the term progresses. However, becoming familiar with your audience involves more than gaining basic impressions. Even in the classroom environment, adapting your speech to your audience requires knowing in advance, as precisely as possible, who will be listening to you and what they understand and think about your speech topic. I feel like it is very important to know how to present it is very important that you know how to speak to a large crowd and present important information. Thi...