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Blog Post #2 Celeste Castillo

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My experience working in Group 2 for the Change Makers presentation began very positively and overall became a meaningful learning experience about leadership, responsibility, communication, and teamwork. From the beginning, our group seemed organized and motivated. We selected the 1900s as our assigned time period, and in fact, we were the first group to claim our century. I remember feeling excited because the twentieth century includes so many major historical changes and influential people that helped shape the world we live in today. Choosing our topic early gave us a head start and allowed us to begin organizing before other groups. As the project began, I naturally stepped into a leadership role once again. Leadership is something that often happens for me in group projects because I prefer staying organized and making sure everyone understands expectations and deadlines. One of the first things I did was begin creating our agenda and organizing responsibilities. I created a cha...
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Blog Post #2

 I personally really enjoyed working on the Change Makers project with my group. I believe it was one of the more meaningful assignments that we have had to do for this class. Like always I was at first worried and anxious about presenting and speaking to a large group of people but the past assignment presentations of this class made me more comfortable. Doing research for this presentation made me realize this project was a lot more important than I had originally thought and really taught me a lot. I think everyone learned a lot about the people they chose and it gave us a chance to learn more about individuals who influenced and helped development in specific time periods. As I was already expecting due to past projects the communication among my classmates was great and working together again only strengthened our teamwork and communication skills. Learning how people from the past and present have made such impacts for so many different things in so many different ways was am...
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Blog Post #2 - Javier Rios

     Looking at the Change Makers project, I can truly say that it was probably one of the more enjoyable presentation experiences I've had in any class. What I loved was that every group was assigned a different time period with many important people who have helped shape our society in their long-lasting ways. All of the presentations were presented with a different style, not one looked alike. I appreciate every ones effort into putting the time and research into their topics. Throughout the whole project, I learned very unique things about our change makers and the various backgrounds they came from. It is astonishing that one person's actions tens or hundreds of years ago has had so much lasting impact on millions of people.      Starting off with group 1, they focused on the numerous change makers from the 1800s and the early foundations of our beloved country. Their presentation covered historical figured who helped to bring our country up in its ear...
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Blog Post #2 - Kayla Lott

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Throughout these presentations, I had different experiences with each group, but overall I enjoyed seeing the different changemakers everyone chose and learning about the impact they had on society. Each group had its own strengths, and I appreciated the effort everyone put into researching and presenting their topics. Group 1 focused on the Constitution authors and the changemakers of the 1800s. One thing I did not enjoy about their presentation was that they had some trouble deciding who was going to share the screen at the beginning. It made the presentation feel a little disorganized at first and interrupted the flow of their introduction. However, once they got everything figured out, they did a great job presenting their information. They appeared prepared and knowledgeable about their topics, and I appreciated the effort they put into explaining the material. I enjoyed learning more about several historical figures they discussed, including Thomas Jefferson, Harriet Tubman, Fred...
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  Blog Post #2 – Ayme Salcedo June 2026 My Experience Learning About the Change Makers of the 1900s Working on our Change Makers presentation was one of the most interesting group projects I have participated in so far. At first, I thought it would simply be another presentation where everyone researches a historical figure, creates a few slides, and presents their information. However, as I listened to my classmates and learned more about the people who helped shape the twentieth century, I realized that this project was about much more than history. It was about understanding how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. For my part of the presentation, I chose Martin Luther King Jr. Researching his life and accomplishments reminded me why he continues to be one of the most respected leaders in American history. What impressed me the most was that he fought for equality through peaceful methods during a time when racism and segregation were deeply rooted in society. His fa...
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Blog 2 Emmanuel Sanchez

  I was really relieved when I finished a public speaking assignment. Looking back at the presentation we did in our communications class about people who made a difference in the world I realized that I learned something really valuable. I learned that working together with students can be a really great experience. In school people often do not like working in groups because they think that some people will not do their share of the work.. Our group was different. We worked well together. Helped each other out. We made sure to talk to each other and make sure everyone was doing okay. This made our project really good. In a lot of cases when students work in groups they just do their thing and then put it all together at the end.. We did not do it that way. We worked together from the start. We shared our ideas. Helped each other when we got stuck. This made our project really strong. Our project was about people who made a difference in the world. We looked at people who saw prob...
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Change Makers: Individuals who changed Society

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Glenda Leon. A change maker is a person who takes action to create positive change in society. Change Makers identify problems, inspire others, and work to improve their communities through leadership, courage, and determination. Change Makers are ordinary people, not necessarily famous. Between 1776 and 1830, leaders such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,  and Hamilton, were agents of change because they led independence movements and helped build the political, economic, and social foundations of new nations. Their legacy continues to influence many countries in the Americas today. Between 1840 and 1890, change makers focused on ending slavery, expanding civil rights, improving social and working conditions, and promoting greater opportunities and equality for different groups in society. In the 1900s, change makers worked to create a more just society through social reforms, better working conditions, greater access to education, consumer protection, and advances in civil ...
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Blog Post #2 - Elessar Marin

June 09, 2026 My Blog Experience by Elessar Marin When I think back on our recent Change Makers presentation, I feel very proud of what our group accomplished. What started as another classroom assignment turned into a genuinely enjoyable experience that taught me a lot about teamwork, communication, and historical figures who have made a lasting impact on society. Instead of feeling like a project where everyone simply completed their own portion and moved on, this assignment felt like a true collaborative effort from beginning to end. In many group projects, students often divide the work as quickly as possible and focus only on their assigned sections. Usually, the different pieces are combined shortly before the presentation, leaving little opportunity for meaningful collaboration. This project was different. From our very first meeting, we spent time discussing ideas, sharing our thoughts, and deciding how we wanted the presentation to come together. We wanted our work to be infor...
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Blog Post #2 - Cristobal Osorio

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My Blog Experience by Cristobal Osorio:  Looking back at our recent classroom presentation, I am filled with a deep sense of satisfaction regarding how the entire process unfolded. It was a remarkably positive and enriching experience, far exceeding the typical expectations of a standard group project. All too often, academic assignments can devolve into rigid, transactional exercises where team members isolate themselves in focusing strictly on their individual tasks just to get across the finish line. This project, however, broke that mold entirely. From the very beginning, our dynamic felt like a genuine, synchronized collaboration. We didn't just divide the labor; we actively invested in each other’s success. Whenever someone encountered a roadblock, the rest of the team stepped in to help problem-solve, creating a highly cohesive and supportive environment. This collective effort not only elevated the quality of our final presentation but also allowed us to build authentic con...
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Blog Post #1 - Javier Rios

When I first found out that we were going to have a large group presentation in this class, I honestly was not very excited about hearing it. Group projects have never really been something I enjoy because in the past they usually came with problems like poor communication, uneven participation, and last-minute stress. Most of the time, it felt like one or two people would end up carrying the group while everyone else did the bare minimum. Because of those past experiences, I expected this project to turn out the same way. However, as the assignment continued and I watched not only my own group but also the other groups in class work together and present, my perspective on group communication started to change more than I expected. At the beginning of the assignment, my group spent time organizing responsibilities, discussing the chapter, and figuring out how we were going to present everything together. Like most groups, it was a little awkward at first because everyone was still tryi...
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Blog #1 Emmanuel Sanchez

I have to say that I really enjoyed the presentations in my communications class. I was not expecting to have such a time. Usually I get really anxious when I have to give a speech or presentation. I get nervous and a bit scared when I have to talk in front of people I do not know well. So standing up in front of a room of unfamiliar faces is always a little scary for me. Because of this I usually try to get my part over with quickly as possible sit back down and hope for the best. I was okay with doing the project work but the thought of talking in front of a class of people I was not close with made me nervous. However working with my group and seeing everyone present changed my mind. It was a rewarding experience that taught me a lot about working together being responsible and how people connect with each other. My group was in charge of presenting Chapter 9 which was about Communicating in Groups. As we prepared I realized that a real group is not a bunch of people thrown together...
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