We worked on various composting implementation methods for around campus. They were focused around the East Campus area. While with UV it was just an outreach gauging interest, our efforts in Rooker Hall came to fruition with full implementation of a composting system in the building. We worked to educate the RAs and structure the program.
For this project, we had to familiarize ourselves with composting: what it is, what you can and can’t compost, what the benefits are, what the interest is. We reached out to residents and RAs through various surveys and interactions to gauge interest and gather input on some desired aspect. I do not believe I will do any further research on the topic, but I am now knowledgeable to compost on my own.
Composting- letting nature do its job and recycle organic matters for reuse in the soil
How easy composting is- anyone can do it, we set up a very easy system for the residents and provide them with materials to carry it out
We did most of our information gathering online. Presenting the topic absolutely helped me to learn the material better.
To be intellectually stimulating, we made the presentation easily understandable and quick; I also went around with an image to show the RAs. For relevance, the presentation gave the RAs all the information that they needed to know to pass on to their residents; we didn’t include any unnecessary information. Creativity-wise, we lured the RAs with snacks and spread out the information between group members so that each member was an expert on their slide and involved; it made it seem like there was already a big composting interest on campus if that many of us were presenting.
I discovered the efficiency of working in a large group. I also was presently surprised at how willing the RAs were to listen and learn.
We knew the RAs were supposed to be our field soldiers on this project, so we gave them everything we needed to know to employ it.
We had a little bit of lack of structure and familiarity, so we should have practiced maybe one time.
We put into practice ideas that we learned in the course, and learned about methods of presentation in a large group which is new for me.
Any experience with presentations is beneficial for development as a presenter; this is necessary to be a good worker. I may even start composting in the future.
We delivered the presentation well; in the future, practice would make perfect!
This outreach was a new experience, but I feel like it has more real-world elements than most presentation dream that they could have. I liked this type of assignment and would love to do it on a topic related to my major.