Group Me & Second Win

The first group that presented introduced their site entitled Group Me. The purpose behind it is to help people to get to know the people they are working with as well as the progression of certain projects that could be taking place. It's overall a good idea and the options that are provided on the website is a creative way of understanding the group as a whole. People can learn about each other's working habits or share their ideas on the topic page. New topics can be added by the members of the website, and better yet, these could be topics that are recycled. They could possibly be used as an exemplar if someone needs something to use as a guide of they need an idea. As for the method of how the presentation was executed, I enjoyed how interactive it was and the subtle humorous banter that was sprinkled into it. The group managed to effectively keep my attention all throughout and had me engage in a worksheet. I believe that this project is perfect for real-world examples outside of school. For example, say that there is this major campaign that needs to be done for work. Group Me could be used so that those working together on the project can learn about the people they are working with, their working habits, and how the campaign is coming along. It’s also been mentioned that this could be beneficial for communication skills ( especially for people who are introverted). This allows others to break out of their shell and become more confident in themselves as well. I kind of wish that this program a long time ago.

As for the second group, their project was called Second Win which was about giving the homeless a second chance to re-enter society. This program gives people the ability to get themselves back on their feet and start anew. There is even a point system that is implemented so that the organization can keep track of how much you’ve been participating in these activities. Points can be earned or taken away in the process; however, if someone reaches zero points, then they are automatically kicked out of the program without warning. The lack of a consecutive attendance also determines whether or not if someone even has the ability to even make it to work. In addition to what else Second Win could offer, they have volunteer opportunities for grooming and cosmetics that would help the homeless look presentable in front of business employers. I think that everything has been put into account when it came to what could possibly be needed. However, Prof. J. has mentioned the lack of a housing within the presentation, and I’d have to agree with that. If the homeless didn’t have a place to stay, it would be hard for them to maintain themselves let alone get and keep a job. When the program gets into a partnership with various other organizations, maybe they may earn fundings in the process to receive funding.