this is just a quick design any suggestions or anything that should added or changed?-Brandon Greene-
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Logo Concept
this is just a quick design any suggestions or anything that should added or changed?-Brandon Greene-
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Available Positions / Responsibilities
Here are some available positions:
1. Hardware Gatherer / Project Implementer
1. Hardware Gatherer / Project Implementer
- Responsible for gathering computer, table, and peripherals together
- Must be able to acquire a used computer, table, etc. through donations, etc.
- Must be able to transport them to the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
- This person must provide the database design software.
- The database must be written to the software
- An instruction manual must be written for the software
- Design databases and assist in writing the databases to the software.
4. PR Specialist
- Design pamphlet and logo for our team
- Smooze with Habitat people in order to get our project implemented.
5. Call Center / Director
- One person needs to provide a phone number and act as the administrator and hub for our project.
- Be able to answer phones for a certain number of hours at least 2 days a week
- Coordinate Activities
- Keep track of email addresses, phone numbers, due dates, etc.
Please discuss these positions. Add any other duties or roles that you feel need to be performed. I will place the sign ups on the blog when we are finished editing the duties. Have fun!
The Next Assignment
The sample Project Planning Form in Lannon (see Ch 6, pg 102) will provide your team with a method for defining your project and the roles of the team members in completing the project.
It will also define group process and interaction issues. You should use the form to discuss how you will handle each of these issues.
Group Activity
It will also define group process and interaction issues. You should use the form to discuss how you will handle each of these issues.
Group Activity
Graphic Design Needs - Logo
Hi Guys,
Don't you guys think we need a logo??? Can you design us a simple logo that says humanitarian database designers ; ) ? I think that would be an awesome idea. Post it on the blog please. You can use HTML. Let me know if you need help. You're awesome.
Don't you guys think we need a logo??? Can you design us a simple logo that says humanitarian database designers ; ) ? I think that would be an awesome idea. Post it on the blog please. You can use HTML. Let me know if you need help. You're awesome.
Team Memo Proposal on Service Learning Project
Team Memo Proposal on Service Learning Project
MEMORANDUM
To: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
From: Yellow Team
Date: September 27, 2008
Subject: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Database
The Habitat for Humanity is famous for building houses for families in need and the corresponding volunteer opportunities. Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit. A prospective homeowner must also work to earn his home.
“Homeowners are usually expected to put approximately 500 hours of "sweat equity" into their own or other project homes, although this amount may vary by location, the number of wage-earning adults in each family, and the recipients health issues.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity 9/12/2008 12:54:25 PM
This “sweat equity” can be worked off by actually participating in the construction of the home or volunteering at your Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. Community Service for misdemeanor offenses is also performed at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Stores. Volunteers from local colleges and the surrounding area also put in hours of thrift store work that can be written off on their taxes. Currently their method of signing in and keeping track of hours at the thrift store is a blue notebook with signed names that are mostly illegible. With an old donated computer and a simple program users could log in a legible manner and their hours could be easily determined. Keeping track of ones own hours is often fallible, complicated, and dull. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change that for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. A list of contacts could also be provided voluntarily from the software using the worker’s input. Days and areas where volunteer work was most needed could also be tracked.
My project:
Place a used computer to place in the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Install software (freeware or original) for time tracking, etc. on the computer.
Install and maintain the program and the computer hardware at this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Requirements:
The project requires the setup and installation of the hardware and software necessary to operate a database-oriented program to record and track the hours of work performed by your volunteers, community service workers, and prospective homeowners. Our software program will be very simple, very easy to use, and very inexpensive to maintain. The computer hardware your store will use will be donated free of charge for the purpose of the project. Peripherals that may be included are a printer, printer paper, a table for display of the computer, and a tablecloth.
Design and Implementation:
In order to set up the database project that I am proposing in this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, a database program would be installed on the donated computer to use in order to keep track of the subject’s working hours. The database program will record the subject’s first name, last name, time in, time out, and area worked in according to the user’s input. The user would also be given the option of recording his/her phone number or address. The database should gather all of this information together in order to produce reports for the thrift store with detailed totals of hours worked for each volunteer. A report also needs to be produced for the total hours of all volunteers worked on a certain day of the week. The reports should be easy to obtain and readily available for all users to view. The volunteer should only be allowed to edit/alter his own information and the group information should be locked to the average user and only available to your staff.
An average scenario involving a prospective homeowner would involve the homeowner walks into the thrift store to do his volunteer work. He walks over to the computer area and signs his name in the book in order to keep the records permanent with ink and paper in case a backup were needed. Then he signs in on the computer so that he can keep track of his hours easier. He inputs his first name and his last name, and the computer records the time and date for him. He does his volunteer work throughout the store. He might focus on one area in particular such as putting out new books and putting current books in order, or he might focus solely on the clothing area. When he finishes his assigned work for the number of hours that he chooses, he can again go to the computer station that has been set up and enter his first name and his last name. The computer will again assign the current time and date to the prospective homeowner. If the homeowner would like to know how many hours he has put in towards his “500”, he can pull up the information from the database. This lets him know how many he has left, and can save him a lot of time and effort required to keep up with the hours. It also makes the process of keeping track of his hours more accurate and precise. I believe that this would also benefit your community service workers because they would also be able to better keep track of their time in and out.
Another benefit to using this method is the ability to gather information pertaining to all of your thrift store workers at the same time. This “store-wide” information is needed in order to gather an accurate statistical representation of hours worked and hours worked in each area. This information is needed in order to determine the times and areas of the store that are most in need of volunteers and workers. For example, if I wanted to come on the days when no one else comes and work in the areas with the least amount of workers in order to better serve the thrift store, I could discover the areas and hours that need help the most with the touch of a button. This information could also serve as a contact list for your thrift store. Those who chose to could enter their names and phone numbers, and members could be contacted when the need was highest. Christmas time is a great example. The store needs extra merchandise and help during this busy season. Thrift store workers or volunteers should be responsible for producing detailed reports each month, and contacting those who wish to be contacted regarding assisting your area Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Maintenance and Repair:
Maintenance and repair of the hardware and software services should be an ongoing volunteer service offered to thrift store workers or volunteers with computer experience. The computer specialist’s phone number will be placed beside the computer terminal with detailed instructions on how and when would be the best time to reach the individual. The computer specialist will also provide a detailed instruction manual for the users written in a clear, concise manner. The instruction manual should be placed next to the computer terminal as well for ease of use. Maintenance should include regularly backing up the system, performing file cleanups and other disk maintenance, and routinely checking to make certain that all hardware and software is functioning correctly. Maintenance should ideally be done once a month by a thrift store volunteer or worker with prior computer operating experience.
Timeline:
This project should take three weeks to implement. Required items include a used computer, database software, a table, and floppy disks used to store information. The first week is spent gathering the required items from our team. The second week is spent gathering the required information for and designing the database for the thrift store. The third week is spent on the installation and maintenance of the hardware and software required for the project. This should be done at the beginning of the third week so that the last part of the third week should be spent following up on the implementation of the database. The project should be completed in three weeks.
Your local Habitat for Humanity thrift store needs this service in order to run more efficiently and keep track of hours worked for prospective homeowners, community service workers, and volunteers. The project that we have proposed should only take two to four days to install and less than a week afterwards to have up and running. The idea is relatively inexpensive. It only requires the donation of time, a table, and a spare computer. I recommend this project to your store because it is easy to implement, it serves a clearly defined, real purpose that I believe is beneficial the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and its volunteers and workers, and provides a contact list for the thrift store to use in times of need. Your volunteers, community service workers, and staff would appreciate the implementation of this project. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change the way that your workers keep track of their hours for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. The volunteers, staff, and community service workers would be pleased to be able to keep track of their hours more efficiently. Please feel free to contact us at tcyellowteam@gmail.com to set up your computer database system or if you have any further questions.
Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
532 Barber St Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0936
MEMORANDUM
To: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
From: Yellow Team
Date: September 27, 2008
Subject: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Database
The Habitat for Humanity is famous for building houses for families in need and the corresponding volunteer opportunities. Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit. A prospective homeowner must also work to earn his home.
“Homeowners are usually expected to put approximately 500 hours of "sweat equity" into their own or other project homes, although this amount may vary by location, the number of wage-earning adults in each family, and the recipients health issues.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity 9/12/2008 12:54:25 PM
This “sweat equity” can be worked off by actually participating in the construction of the home or volunteering at your Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. Community Service for misdemeanor offenses is also performed at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Stores. Volunteers from local colleges and the surrounding area also put in hours of thrift store work that can be written off on their taxes. Currently their method of signing in and keeping track of hours at the thrift store is a blue notebook with signed names that are mostly illegible. With an old donated computer and a simple program users could log in a legible manner and their hours could be easily determined. Keeping track of ones own hours is often fallible, complicated, and dull. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change that for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. A list of contacts could also be provided voluntarily from the software using the worker’s input. Days and areas where volunteer work was most needed could also be tracked.
My project:
Place a used computer to place in the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Install software (freeware or original) for time tracking, etc. on the computer.
Install and maintain the program and the computer hardware at this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Requirements:
The project requires the setup and installation of the hardware and software necessary to operate a database-oriented program to record and track the hours of work performed by your volunteers, community service workers, and prospective homeowners. Our software program will be very simple, very easy to use, and very inexpensive to maintain. The computer hardware your store will use will be donated free of charge for the purpose of the project. Peripherals that may be included are a printer, printer paper, a table for display of the computer, and a tablecloth.
Design and Implementation:
In order to set up the database project that I am proposing in this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, a database program would be installed on the donated computer to use in order to keep track of the subject’s working hours. The database program will record the subject’s first name, last name, time in, time out, and area worked in according to the user’s input. The user would also be given the option of recording his/her phone number or address. The database should gather all of this information together in order to produce reports for the thrift store with detailed totals of hours worked for each volunteer. A report also needs to be produced for the total hours of all volunteers worked on a certain day of the week. The reports should be easy to obtain and readily available for all users to view. The volunteer should only be allowed to edit/alter his own information and the group information should be locked to the average user and only available to your staff.
An average scenario involving a prospective homeowner would involve the homeowner walks into the thrift store to do his volunteer work. He walks over to the computer area and signs his name in the book in order to keep the records permanent with ink and paper in case a backup were needed. Then he signs in on the computer so that he can keep track of his hours easier. He inputs his first name and his last name, and the computer records the time and date for him. He does his volunteer work throughout the store. He might focus on one area in particular such as putting out new books and putting current books in order, or he might focus solely on the clothing area. When he finishes his assigned work for the number of hours that he chooses, he can again go to the computer station that has been set up and enter his first name and his last name. The computer will again assign the current time and date to the prospective homeowner. If the homeowner would like to know how many hours he has put in towards his “500”, he can pull up the information from the database. This lets him know how many he has left, and can save him a lot of time and effort required to keep up with the hours. It also makes the process of keeping track of his hours more accurate and precise. I believe that this would also benefit your community service workers because they would also be able to better keep track of their time in and out.
Another benefit to using this method is the ability to gather information pertaining to all of your thrift store workers at the same time. This “store-wide” information is needed in order to gather an accurate statistical representation of hours worked and hours worked in each area. This information is needed in order to determine the times and areas of the store that are most in need of volunteers and workers. For example, if I wanted to come on the days when no one else comes and work in the areas with the least amount of workers in order to better serve the thrift store, I could discover the areas and hours that need help the most with the touch of a button. This information could also serve as a contact list for your thrift store. Those who chose to could enter their names and phone numbers, and members could be contacted when the need was highest. Christmas time is a great example. The store needs extra merchandise and help during this busy season. Thrift store workers or volunteers should be responsible for producing detailed reports each month, and contacting those who wish to be contacted regarding assisting your area Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Maintenance and Repair:
Maintenance and repair of the hardware and software services should be an ongoing volunteer service offered to thrift store workers or volunteers with computer experience. The computer specialist’s phone number will be placed beside the computer terminal with detailed instructions on how and when would be the best time to reach the individual. The computer specialist will also provide a detailed instruction manual for the users written in a clear, concise manner. The instruction manual should be placed next to the computer terminal as well for ease of use. Maintenance should include regularly backing up the system, performing file cleanups and other disk maintenance, and routinely checking to make certain that all hardware and software is functioning correctly. Maintenance should ideally be done once a month by a thrift store volunteer or worker with prior computer operating experience.
Timeline:
This project should take three weeks to implement. Required items include a used computer, database software, a table, and floppy disks used to store information. The first week is spent gathering the required items from our team. The second week is spent gathering the required information for and designing the database for the thrift store. The third week is spent on the installation and maintenance of the hardware and software required for the project. This should be done at the beginning of the third week so that the last part of the third week should be spent following up on the implementation of the database. The project should be completed in three weeks.
Your local Habitat for Humanity thrift store needs this service in order to run more efficiently and keep track of hours worked for prospective homeowners, community service workers, and volunteers. The project that we have proposed should only take two to four days to install and less than a week afterwards to have up and running. The idea is relatively inexpensive. It only requires the donation of time, a table, and a spare computer. I recommend this project to your store because it is easy to implement, it serves a clearly defined, real purpose that I believe is beneficial the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and its volunteers and workers, and provides a contact list for the thrift store to use in times of need. Your volunteers, community service workers, and staff would appreciate the implementation of this project. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change the way that your workers keep track of their hours for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. The volunteers, staff, and community service workers would be pleased to be able to keep track of their hours more efficiently. Please feel free to contact us at tcyellowteam@gmail.com to set up your computer database system or if you have any further questions.
Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store
532 Barber St Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0936
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Project #2 Requirements
Project Assignment #2: Team Project Proposal
Type of Assignment: Group (G)
Percentage of Grade: 10%
Assignment Description
For Assignment #2, your project team will write a proposal to your sponsor describing the Service Learning Project that your team proposes. Assignment #2 builds off of Assignment #1 in that your project team proposal will be an expanded, edited version of what your project team feels is the best individual memo proposal.
Important!
Remember to review the document entitled “Service Learning Project Description.” Be careful to select a service learning project that is appropriate for a four-member team and one that can be completed by the end of the semester.
Lesson 5 contains a sample Service Learning Proposal for your reference. Your proposal will be submitted to both your sponsor and your instructor. You may find the following checklist useful when you revise and edit your proposal.
Evaluation Criteria
Yes
No
Suggestions for improvement
1. Clearly identifies a sponsor problem or sponsor need
2. Includes specific contact information on the sponsor ( i.e., name, title, company, phone number, email address, fax number)
3. Includes a task breakdown for the tasks needed to complete the project, if approved.
4. Provides convincing reasons, benefits, evidence to support the claim that this is a good project to pursue
5. Includes convincing details showing that the sponsor will be able to support the project
6. Includes a timeline for completion of each task
7. Argues successfully that the project can be completed by the end of the semester
8. Justifies that the project is big enough to be a group project ( perhaps indicates sample tasks that will need to be done)
9. Includes a list of the project deliverables ( see the Service Learning Project description for some sample projects)
Your group proposal should contain the following parts:
Title page ( containing a descriptive proposal title, names of project members, date, and sponsor’s name, title, and address)
Introductory Summary
Clearly defined sponsor problem or need
Solution section
Management section, with task breakdown and timeline
Conclusion
Remember to proofread your proposal carefully before sending it.
Type of Assignment: Group (G)
Percentage of Grade: 10%
Assignment Description
For Assignment #2, your project team will write a proposal to your sponsor describing the Service Learning Project that your team proposes. Assignment #2 builds off of Assignment #1 in that your project team proposal will be an expanded, edited version of what your project team feels is the best individual memo proposal.
Important!
Remember to review the document entitled “Service Learning Project Description.” Be careful to select a service learning project that is appropriate for a four-member team and one that can be completed by the end of the semester.
Lesson 5 contains a sample Service Learning Proposal for your reference. Your proposal will be submitted to both your sponsor and your instructor. You may find the following checklist useful when you revise and edit your proposal.
Evaluation Criteria
Yes
No
Suggestions for improvement
1. Clearly identifies a sponsor problem or sponsor need
2. Includes specific contact information on the sponsor ( i.e., name, title, company, phone number, email address, fax number)
3. Includes a task breakdown for the tasks needed to complete the project, if approved.
4. Provides convincing reasons, benefits, evidence to support the claim that this is a good project to pursue
5. Includes convincing details showing that the sponsor will be able to support the project
6. Includes a timeline for completion of each task
7. Argues successfully that the project can be completed by the end of the semester
8. Justifies that the project is big enough to be a group project ( perhaps indicates sample tasks that will need to be done)
9. Includes a list of the project deliverables ( see the Service Learning Project description for some sample projects)
Your group proposal should contain the following parts:
Title page ( containing a descriptive proposal title, names of project members, date, and sponsor’s name, title, and address)
Introductory Summary
Clearly defined sponsor problem or need
Solution section
Management section, with task breakdown and timeline
Conclusion
Remember to proofread your proposal carefully before sending it.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Douglas Hartley - Brochures for Southern Polytechnic State University
Service learning project proposal
Memorandum
TO: Susan VandeVen
CC: The yellow team
FROM: Douglas Hartley
DATE: September 16, 2008
SUBJECT: Proposal to redesign one or more brochures for the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Sothern Polytechnic State University
Statement of problem
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Sothern Polytechnic University (SPSU) need their current program brochures redesigned. The current brochures are very plain in that they are completely text with no color or graphics. As these brochures are used during open houses to provide information on graduate and under-graduate programs and new enhanced look would be very beneficial. These redesigned brochures would benefit the department by allowing them to better “sell” their programs to prospective students.
Objectives
The desired result of the redesign would be a fresh, new, and attractive look. Graphics appropriate to the subject matter would be a key contributor to this result but it is also a directly requested enhancement to the format. A factor to consider in the use of graphics is that the brochures would be printed on a matte paper as opposed to a glossy paper. A definite need in the new brochure design is the ability to make edits as necessary.
In order to meet the goals outlined by the department I propose that the electronic format of the document be retained in Microsoft Word. If Word for some reason proves to be inadequate for the task then perhaps Microsoft Publisher would be more suitable. I propose these two solutions and Word before Publisher for one reason: Availability. Since most offices have Microsoft Word and Word has become the most popular word processing application, future edit ability would be ensured. In order to incorporate graphics in to the new look of the brochure without either removing content or changing paper dimensions of the current tri-fold design I propose that mostly border graphics be used. This application of graphic elements would not encroach on the text but would still provide a more polished look. That isn’t to say there is no room for non-bordering graphics but they would need to be kept to a minimum to ensure the integrity of the original content of the brochure. To not only be able to redesign all four of the department’s current brochures but to also create a branded look I propose that the same theme be utilized in the design of all four brochures.
Cost:
The only cost involved in this project is an investment of time. The publishing of the finished brochure would be the responsibility to the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at SPSU.
Feasibility:
Meeting the requirements of the department should not pose a problem. If all four proposals were to be completely unique in appearance that may pose a problem but my proposal to have a common look and theme across the brochures would alleviate almost all of the time expenditure that could threaten the feasibility of the project.
Conclusion:
The current design of the program brochures for the Computer Science and Software Engineering department at Southern Polytechnic University could benefit from a new look. They currently have four brochures that share the same basic look mostly consisting of text.
The requested enhancements and requirements are as follows:
The ability to edit the content as needed
Addition of graphics
An overall new look
The benefit that would be seen by the department would consist of a potential for increased enrollment in the departments programs as a result of the increased visibility of the new design of the brochures. The redesign could benefit the department immediately by not requiring any staff time being spent on it as an internal project.
Memorandum
TO: Susan VandeVen
CC: The yellow team
FROM: Douglas Hartley
DATE: September 16, 2008
SUBJECT: Proposal to redesign one or more brochures for the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Sothern Polytechnic State University
Statement of problem
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Sothern Polytechnic University (SPSU) need their current program brochures redesigned. The current brochures are very plain in that they are completely text with no color or graphics. As these brochures are used during open houses to provide information on graduate and under-graduate programs and new enhanced look would be very beneficial. These redesigned brochures would benefit the department by allowing them to better “sell” their programs to prospective students.
Objectives
The desired result of the redesign would be a fresh, new, and attractive look. Graphics appropriate to the subject matter would be a key contributor to this result but it is also a directly requested enhancement to the format. A factor to consider in the use of graphics is that the brochures would be printed on a matte paper as opposed to a glossy paper. A definite need in the new brochure design is the ability to make edits as necessary.
In order to meet the goals outlined by the department I propose that the electronic format of the document be retained in Microsoft Word. If Word for some reason proves to be inadequate for the task then perhaps Microsoft Publisher would be more suitable. I propose these two solutions and Word before Publisher for one reason: Availability. Since most offices have Microsoft Word and Word has become the most popular word processing application, future edit ability would be ensured. In order to incorporate graphics in to the new look of the brochure without either removing content or changing paper dimensions of the current tri-fold design I propose that mostly border graphics be used. This application of graphic elements would not encroach on the text but would still provide a more polished look. That isn’t to say there is no room for non-bordering graphics but they would need to be kept to a minimum to ensure the integrity of the original content of the brochure. To not only be able to redesign all four of the department’s current brochures but to also create a branded look I propose that the same theme be utilized in the design of all four brochures.
Cost:
The only cost involved in this project is an investment of time. The publishing of the finished brochure would be the responsibility to the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at SPSU.
Feasibility:
Meeting the requirements of the department should not pose a problem. If all four proposals were to be completely unique in appearance that may pose a problem but my proposal to have a common look and theme across the brochures would alleviate almost all of the time expenditure that could threaten the feasibility of the project.
Conclusion:
The current design of the program brochures for the Computer Science and Software Engineering department at Southern Polytechnic University could benefit from a new look. They currently have four brochures that share the same basic look mostly consisting of text.
The requested enhancements and requirements are as follows:
The ability to edit the content as needed
Addition of graphics
An overall new look
The benefit that would be seen by the department would consist of a potential for increased enrollment in the departments programs as a result of the increased visibility of the new design of the brochures. The redesign could benefit the department immediately by not requiring any staff time being spent on it as an internal project.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Amanda Fouts - Habitat for Humanity Database
Memo Proposal on Service Learning Project
MEMORANDUM
To: Yellow Team Members
From: Amanda Fouts
Date: September 13, 2008
Subject: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Database
The Habitat for Humanity is famous for building houses for families in need and the corresponding volunteer opportunities. Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit. A prospective homeowner must also work to earn his home.
“Homeowners are usually expected to put approximately 500 hours of "sweat equity" into their own or other project homes, although this amount may vary by location, the number of wage-earning adults in each family, and the recipients health issues.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity 9/12/2008 12:54:25 PM
This “sweat equity” can be worked off by actually participating in the construction of the home or volunteering at your Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. Community Service for misdemeanor offenses is also performed at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Stores. Volunteers from local colleges and the surrounding area also put in hours of thrift store work that can be written off on their taxes. Currently their method of signing in and keeping track of hours at the thrift store is a blue notebook with signed names that are mostly illegible. With an old donated computer and a simple program users could log in a legible manner and their hours could be easily determined. Keeping track of ones own hours is often fallible, complicated, and dull. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change that for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. A list of contacts could also be provided voluntarily from the software using the worker’s input. Days and areas where volunteer work was most needed could also be tracked.
My project:
Place a used computer to place in the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Install software (freeware or original) for time tracking, etc. on the computer.
Install and maintain the program and the computer hardware at this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Requirements:
The project requires the setup and installation of the hardware and software necessary to operate a database-oriented program to record and track the hours of work performed by your volunteers, community service workers, and prospective homeowners. Our software program will be very simple, very easy to use, and very inexpensive to maintain. The computer hardware your store will use will be donated free of charge for the purpose of the project. Peripherals that may be included are a printer, printer paper, a table for display of the computer, and a tablecloth.
Design and Implementation:
In order to set up the database project that I am proposing in this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, a database program would be installed on the donated computer to use in order to keep track of the subject’s working hours. The database program will record the subject’s first name, last name, time in, time out, and area worked in according to the user’s input. The user would also be given the option of recording his/her phone number or address. The database should gather all of this information together in order to produce reports for the thrift store with detailed totals of hours worked for each volunteer. A report also needs to be produced for the total hours of all volunteers worked on a certain day of the week. The reports should be easy to obtain and readily available for all users to view. The volunteer should only be allowed to edit/alter his own information and the group information should be locked to the average user and only available to your staff.
An average scenario involving a prospective homeowner would involve the homeowner walks into the thrift store to do his volunteer work. He walks over to the computer area and signs his name in the book in order to keep the records permanent with ink and paper in case a backup were needed. Then he signs in on the computer so that he can keep track of his hours easier. He inputs his first name and his last name, and the computer records the time and date for him. He does his volunteer work throughout the store. He might focus on one area in particular such as putting out new books and putting current books in order, or he might focus solely on the clothing area. When he finishes his assigned work for the number of hours that he chooses, he can again go to the computer station that has been set up and enter his first name and his last name. The computer will again assign the current time and date to the prospective homeowner. If the homeowner would like to know how many hours he has put in towards his “500”, he can pull up the information from the database. This lets him know how many he has left, and can save him a lot of time and effort required to keep up with the hours. It also makes the process of keeping track of his hours more accurate and precise. I believe that this would also benefit your community service workers because they would also be able to better keep track of their time in and out.
Another benefit to using this method is the ability to gather information pertaining to all of your thrift store workers at the same time. This “store-wide” information is needed in order to gather an accurate statistical representation of hours worked and hours worked in each area. This information is needed in order to determine the times and areas of the store that are most in need of volunteers and workers. For example, if I wanted to come on the days when no one else comes and work in the areas with the least amount of workers in order to better serve the thrift store, I could discover the areas and hours that need help the most with the touch of a button. This information could also serve as a contact list for your thrift store. Those who chose to could enter their names and phone numbers, and members could be contacted when the need was highest. Christmas time is a great example. The store needs extra merchandise and help during this busy season. Thrift store workers or volunteers should be responsible for producing detailed reports each month, and contacting those who wish to be contacted regarding assisting your area Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Maintenance and Repair:
Maintenance and repair of the hardware and software services should be an ongoing volunteer service offered to thrift store workers or volunteers with computer experience. The computer specialist’s phone number will be placed beside the computer terminal with detailed instructions on how and when would be the best time to reach the individual. The computer specialist will also provide a detailed instruction manual for the users written in a clear, concise manner. The instruction manual should be placed next to the computer terminal as well for ease of use. Maintenance should include regularly backing up the system, performing file cleanups and other disk maintenance, and routinely checking to make certain that all hardware and software is functioning correctly. Maintenance should ideally be done once a month by a thrift store volunteer or worker with prior computer operating experience.
Your local Habitat for Humanity thrift store needs this service in order to run more efficiently and keep track of hours worked for prospective homeowners, community service workers, and volunteers. The idea is relatively inexpensive. It only requires the donation of time, a table, and a spare computer. I recommend this project to your store because it is easy to implement, it serves a clearly defined, real purpose that I believe is beneficial the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and its volunteers and workers, and provides a contact list for the thrift store to use in times of need. Your volunteers, community service workers, and staff would appreciate the implementation of this project. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change the way that your workers keep track of their hours for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. The volunteers, staff, and community service workers would be pleased to be able to keep track of their hours more efficiently. Please feel free to contact us at tcyellowteam@gmail.com to set up your computer database system or if you have any further questions.
Amanda Fouts
Friday, September 12, 2008
MEMORANDUM
To: Yellow Team Members
From: Amanda Fouts
Date: September 13, 2008
Subject: Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Database
The Habitat for Humanity is famous for building houses for families in need and the corresponding volunteer opportunities. Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit. A prospective homeowner must also work to earn his home.
“Homeowners are usually expected to put approximately 500 hours of "sweat equity" into their own or other project homes, although this amount may vary by location, the number of wage-earning adults in each family, and the recipients health issues.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity 9/12/2008 12:54:25 PM
This “sweat equity” can be worked off by actually participating in the construction of the home or volunteering at your Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. Community Service for misdemeanor offenses is also performed at the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Stores. Volunteers from local colleges and the surrounding area also put in hours of thrift store work that can be written off on their taxes. Currently their method of signing in and keeping track of hours at the thrift store is a blue notebook with signed names that are mostly illegible. With an old donated computer and a simple program users could log in a legible manner and their hours could be easily determined. Keeping track of ones own hours is often fallible, complicated, and dull. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change that for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. A list of contacts could also be provided voluntarily from the software using the worker’s input. Days and areas where volunteer work was most needed could also be tracked.
My project:
Place a used computer to place in the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Install software (freeware or original) for time tracking, etc. on the computer.
Install and maintain the program and the computer hardware at this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Requirements:
The project requires the setup and installation of the hardware and software necessary to operate a database-oriented program to record and track the hours of work performed by your volunteers, community service workers, and prospective homeowners. Our software program will be very simple, very easy to use, and very inexpensive to maintain. The computer hardware your store will use will be donated free of charge for the purpose of the project. Peripherals that may be included are a printer, printer paper, a table for display of the computer, and a tablecloth.
Design and Implementation:
In order to set up the database project that I am proposing in this Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, a database program would be installed on the donated computer to use in order to keep track of the subject’s working hours. The database program will record the subject’s first name, last name, time in, time out, and area worked in according to the user’s input. The user would also be given the option of recording his/her phone number or address. The database should gather all of this information together in order to produce reports for the thrift store with detailed totals of hours worked for each volunteer. A report also needs to be produced for the total hours of all volunteers worked on a certain day of the week. The reports should be easy to obtain and readily available for all users to view. The volunteer should only be allowed to edit/alter his own information and the group information should be locked to the average user and only available to your staff.
An average scenario involving a prospective homeowner would involve the homeowner walks into the thrift store to do his volunteer work. He walks over to the computer area and signs his name in the book in order to keep the records permanent with ink and paper in case a backup were needed. Then he signs in on the computer so that he can keep track of his hours easier. He inputs his first name and his last name, and the computer records the time and date for him. He does his volunteer work throughout the store. He might focus on one area in particular such as putting out new books and putting current books in order, or he might focus solely on the clothing area. When he finishes his assigned work for the number of hours that he chooses, he can again go to the computer station that has been set up and enter his first name and his last name. The computer will again assign the current time and date to the prospective homeowner. If the homeowner would like to know how many hours he has put in towards his “500”, he can pull up the information from the database. This lets him know how many he has left, and can save him a lot of time and effort required to keep up with the hours. It also makes the process of keeping track of his hours more accurate and precise. I believe that this would also benefit your community service workers because they would also be able to better keep track of their time in and out.
Another benefit to using this method is the ability to gather information pertaining to all of your thrift store workers at the same time. This “store-wide” information is needed in order to gather an accurate statistical representation of hours worked and hours worked in each area. This information is needed in order to determine the times and areas of the store that are most in need of volunteers and workers. For example, if I wanted to come on the days when no one else comes and work in the areas with the least amount of workers in order to better serve the thrift store, I could discover the areas and hours that need help the most with the touch of a button. This information could also serve as a contact list for your thrift store. Those who chose to could enter their names and phone numbers, and members could be contacted when the need was highest. Christmas time is a great example. The store needs extra merchandise and help during this busy season. Thrift store workers or volunteers should be responsible for producing detailed reports each month, and contacting those who wish to be contacted regarding assisting your area Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.
Maintenance and Repair:
Maintenance and repair of the hardware and software services should be an ongoing volunteer service offered to thrift store workers or volunteers with computer experience. The computer specialist’s phone number will be placed beside the computer terminal with detailed instructions on how and when would be the best time to reach the individual. The computer specialist will also provide a detailed instruction manual for the users written in a clear, concise manner. The instruction manual should be placed next to the computer terminal as well for ease of use. Maintenance should include regularly backing up the system, performing file cleanups and other disk maintenance, and routinely checking to make certain that all hardware and software is functioning correctly. Maintenance should ideally be done once a month by a thrift store volunteer or worker with prior computer operating experience.
Your local Habitat for Humanity thrift store needs this service in order to run more efficiently and keep track of hours worked for prospective homeowners, community service workers, and volunteers. The idea is relatively inexpensive. It only requires the donation of time, a table, and a spare computer. I recommend this project to your store because it is easy to implement, it serves a clearly defined, real purpose that I believe is beneficial the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and its volunteers and workers, and provides a contact list for the thrift store to use in times of need. Your volunteers, community service workers, and staff would appreciate the implementation of this project. With a simple program and one old computer, we could change the way that your workers keep track of their hours for your Habitat for Humanity thrift store. The volunteers, staff, and community service workers would be pleased to be able to keep track of their hours more efficiently. Please feel free to contact us at tcyellowteam@gmail.com to set up your computer database system or if you have any further questions.
Amanda Fouts
Friday, September 12, 2008
Henry Scott Estes - Food Bank
Henry Scott Estes
MEMORANDUM
To: Yellow Team Members
From: Scott Estes (Yellow Team member)
Date: September 12, 2008
Subject: Service Learning Project Proposal
Project Proposal
My proposal is to provide assistance for Mr. Roy Stoner who operates the local Food Pantry. His food pantry not only supplies food to local residents, but has a store where people can donate clothes, furniture, and other household goods. These donated items can then be purchased at very reasonable rates. His main customers are those of low income families, that cannot afford the basic necessities and many do not qualify for government aid or assistance.
Mr. Stoners Food Pantry is located in Cartersville GA., and mainly serves Bartow County, but since it is centrally located within the four surrounding counties, he does get Paulding, Cherokee, Gordon, and Floyd County patrons as well. His number is 770-123-4567. (Real phone number can be provided on request.)
Types of Services Needed
I have been acquainted with Mr. Stoner for several years, and he has recently asked for assistance with these types of services.
· Create database to track customers
· Create database to track inventory of donations
· Provide training on the use of the databases
· Assist in entering customers or supply inventories into the databases
Currently this information is kept in hardcopy form (files and folders), and is very difficult to keep records updated. The databases can be simple Microsoft Access Databases, and Mr. Stoner has computers and Microsoft Office to run these applications. He can provide a sample list of items that would need to be tracked by these databases. Obliviously the customer database would include such items as name, address, phone, and number of household members. The Inventory/supply database would track items such as donator name and contact information, items donated, estimated value, and value item sold. Once the databases have been created, they can be transferred to Mr. Stoner’s
Yellow Team, 09/12/2008, page 2
computers. Then we would need to provide training for his staff on the proper data entry procedures. After the training, we could then assist in the entering of data into the databases, or assisting with the inventory of his donations.
Time Line
The time line of this project should not take more than a few weeks. The creation of the database to track customers and inventory should take a week or so. Then training of his staff should only take a few hours. Then if needed, the inventory of donations and entering of data should take no less than one to two days.
Project Size
Yellow team has adequate members to complete this project.
· One member to create Customer Database
· One member to create Inventory Database
· One to two members to train users on proper database entry
· One to two members to assist with Inventory
Project Deliverables
This project will delivery a useable database to track the food pantry’s customers and its inventory assets. Even though I have specified Mr. Stoner’s Food Panty, this project could be applied to any local Food Pantry in your area that is in need of a means to track customers and inventory.
Cc: Susan Vanderhall
MEMORANDUM
To: Yellow Team Members
From: Scott Estes (Yellow Team member)
Date: September 12, 2008
Subject: Service Learning Project Proposal
Project Proposal
My proposal is to provide assistance for Mr. Roy Stoner who operates the local Food Pantry. His food pantry not only supplies food to local residents, but has a store where people can donate clothes, furniture, and other household goods. These donated items can then be purchased at very reasonable rates. His main customers are those of low income families, that cannot afford the basic necessities and many do not qualify for government aid or assistance.
Mr. Stoners Food Pantry is located in Cartersville GA., and mainly serves Bartow County, but since it is centrally located within the four surrounding counties, he does get Paulding, Cherokee, Gordon, and Floyd County patrons as well. His number is 770-123-4567. (Real phone number can be provided on request.)
Types of Services Needed
I have been acquainted with Mr. Stoner for several years, and he has recently asked for assistance with these types of services.
· Create database to track customers
· Create database to track inventory of donations
· Provide training on the use of the databases
· Assist in entering customers or supply inventories into the databases
Currently this information is kept in hardcopy form (files and folders), and is very difficult to keep records updated. The databases can be simple Microsoft Access Databases, and Mr. Stoner has computers and Microsoft Office to run these applications. He can provide a sample list of items that would need to be tracked by these databases. Obliviously the customer database would include such items as name, address, phone, and number of household members. The Inventory/supply database would track items such as donator name and contact information, items donated, estimated value, and value item sold. Once the databases have been created, they can be transferred to Mr. Stoner’s
Yellow Team, 09/12/2008, page 2
computers. Then we would need to provide training for his staff on the proper data entry procedures. After the training, we could then assist in the entering of data into the databases, or assisting with the inventory of his donations.
Time Line
The time line of this project should not take more than a few weeks. The creation of the database to track customers and inventory should take a week or so. Then training of his staff should only take a few hours. Then if needed, the inventory of donations and entering of data should take no less than one to two days.
Project Size
Yellow team has adequate members to complete this project.
· One member to create Customer Database
· One member to create Inventory Database
· One to two members to train users on proper database entry
· One to two members to assist with Inventory
Project Deliverables
This project will delivery a useable database to track the food pantry’s customers and its inventory assets. Even though I have specified Mr. Stoner’s Food Panty, this project could be applied to any local Food Pantry in your area that is in need of a means to track customers and inventory.
Cc: Susan Vanderhall
Joshua Harrell - IT Field Guide
To: Yellow Team
From: Joshua Harrell
Date: September 13, 2008
Re: Service Learning Project
Thanks for taking the time to chat with me. Here is the memo I promised to submit today.
I. OVERVIEW OF PROBLEM
I would like to propose a project that I am already aware of and can be implemented with some simplicity. The project is developing a Field Guide Manual for our fellow IT Administrators to follow when implementing new technology. This guide would include advising the IT professional with the methodologies of dealing with change as well as helping fellow employees accept that change.
II. SPONSOR CONTACTS
· TBA
III. ASSIGNMENTS
In order to complete this project we will need:
· The participation of the yellow team.
· Brainstorm ideas and common problems met by IT Professionals
· Schedule weekly meetings and set goals each week in order to cement completion
· Complete project
IV. BENEFITS
As mentioned, I would like to create a general manual for IT Professionals on implementing new technology. This manual will be a field guide for the professional in dealing with common problems that may arise in the field as well possible new and inventive alternatives to implementing these technologies.
All too often IT professionals are charged with the task of upgrading, installing, or equipping their offices with new programs and hardware. While we are familiar with the technology itself, some may not be familiar with the leadership needed in implementing the tech smoothly. However, handling these transitions with ease and seamlessness can be a daunting task. This manual will include bulleted points on preparing staff for the change, educating staff of change, and maintaining a sense of support during the growing pains at the stage of change.
V. TIMELINE
· Brainstorm
· Vote on final idea
· Research
· Develop project
· Complete project
VI. Conclusion
I believe this project can easily be completed by the due date. We are all members or aspire to be members of the IT community and have come into contact with our on issues involving change. This project though easy will broaden our views on handling these changes and will provide insight to other IT professionals just getting into the field on how to handle these obstacles. This project is large enough for our group but not so big and ominous that we can’t finish it by the end of the semester. This project is a practical project to pursue and one that we all can benefit from. I hope you will support my plan to create “The IT Professionals Field Guide for Change.”
From: Joshua Harrell
Date: September 13, 2008
Re: Service Learning Project
Thanks for taking the time to chat with me. Here is the memo I promised to submit today.
I. OVERVIEW OF PROBLEM
I would like to propose a project that I am already aware of and can be implemented with some simplicity. The project is developing a Field Guide Manual for our fellow IT Administrators to follow when implementing new technology. This guide would include advising the IT professional with the methodologies of dealing with change as well as helping fellow employees accept that change.
II. SPONSOR CONTACTS
· TBA
III. ASSIGNMENTS
In order to complete this project we will need:
· The participation of the yellow team.
· Brainstorm ideas and common problems met by IT Professionals
· Schedule weekly meetings and set goals each week in order to cement completion
· Complete project
IV. BENEFITS
As mentioned, I would like to create a general manual for IT Professionals on implementing new technology. This manual will be a field guide for the professional in dealing with common problems that may arise in the field as well possible new and inventive alternatives to implementing these technologies.
All too often IT professionals are charged with the task of upgrading, installing, or equipping their offices with new programs and hardware. While we are familiar with the technology itself, some may not be familiar with the leadership needed in implementing the tech smoothly. However, handling these transitions with ease and seamlessness can be a daunting task. This manual will include bulleted points on preparing staff for the change, educating staff of change, and maintaining a sense of support during the growing pains at the stage of change.
V. TIMELINE
· Brainstorm
· Vote on final idea
· Research
· Develop project
· Complete project
VI. Conclusion
I believe this project can easily be completed by the due date. We are all members or aspire to be members of the IT community and have come into contact with our on issues involving change. This project though easy will broaden our views on handling these changes and will provide insight to other IT professionals just getting into the field on how to handle these obstacles. This project is large enough for our group but not so big and ominous that we can’t finish it by the end of the semester. This project is a practical project to pursue and one that we all can benefit from. I hope you will support my plan to create “The IT Professionals Field Guide for Change.”
Brandon Greene - Boys and Girls Club
Memorandum
To: Amanda Fouts, Douglas Hartley, Chester Egebike, Scott Estes, and Joshua Harrell
From: Brandon Greene
Date: 9/16/2008
Re: Service Learning Project Proposal
The local boys and girls club of Statesboro Georgia could use a brand new website that provides useful information to parents. The organization hasn’t grown to its full potential since it was started I think that a lack promotion can be a reason for this. Creating a new website for the organization can help people be aware of the program. Websites allow an organization to inform interested people about the types of activities that they do as well as their mission statement. Having a website makes you available at any time as opposed to someone trying to get information during closed office hours.
This organization can support this project because having a website built for an organization is not a high priced investment to make. A company called Ace-Host (www.ace-host.net) provides website hosting that provides an ample amount of bandwidth and extra features that most companies can’t match for the price. For only $90 a year the enterprise package provides 500GB worth of storage space on their servers, 5,000GB worth of bandwidth, and unlimited email accounts. This plan will be more then enough and will keep the website running efficiently with a 99.95% uptime guarantee the website will be up at all times. With funding coming from individuals and local businesses
In order to get this project completed there is a series of tasks that must be completed before the project can be started. First we must get a cost friendly hosting package that we will store our website on we can accomplish this within three days which will give us enough time to shop around and compare and contrast companies. Then we must gather all the information that will be included in the website such as the contact information for the organization, the activities provided, any rules that must be followed, and the times that the organization is available to the public. After sitting down with the president of the organization and deciding what they want on their site can be completed in two days. Next we have to decide how to organize the website and in this case we don’t want anything to flashy that requires third party plug-ins that some people may not have on their computer which will prevent them from viewing the site. The group can develop different layouts within one week and decide on the best one. Coming up with an acceptable color scheme that is easily readable and a simple to use menu is the one of the most important aspects of creating a website. We must add pictures of the people involved in the organization along with some of the kids who attend regularly. We need to get pictures of the facility to show that the building is an acceptable place for children to spend time after school or on the weekends. To make web development go smoother a layout of all the pages for the website should be outlined on paper with basic information to be included on the pages as well as where things will be placed. I believe we can have all the pages drawn out in a week. From there we will start the designing the website using a program such as Macromedia Dreamweaver or Fireworks. This will be the most time consuming part of the project which shouldn’t take us more then 2 weeks. Once the website has been pieced together we will need to present it to a number of people to get valuable feedback to see what problems they encountered so we can fix anything that is missing.
This project can be completed before the end of the semester with team work and dedication. The list of tasks required for this project doesn’t take an extensive amount of time to complete. The task that takes the most time is the actual development stage where the designs on paper become the real web page. During this process all of the information must be typed up using proper formatting techniques such as making the titles larger then the rest of the text on the page. We can divide the tasks up between us to possibly get more then one task completed simultaneously to shorten the overall time span spent on the project. We can divide the work up into groups of two with each team working on a different task. One team can begin with gathering all of the information that is to be presented another team starts to brainstorm ideas on how to design and present the site to its visitors and the last team can be taking pictures for the site. As each group gets their task complete everyone can take part in the production process of adding all of the information to the lay out to make it an actual web site. As you can see this project would be difficult to complete by your self especially when you have a deadline.
A project that requires team work is a good way to enhance your collaboration skills. This is why I think this project would be a good one to pursue. This project would require us as a group to divide up into to teams to get the job done more efficiently. The group that is responsible for getting the layout will have to do the designing with out having all of the information on hand but plan out where it will go. The basic pages every web site needs would be a home, about, services, and a contact page.
For this project we will also add in an image gallery page to let people see as opposed to reading everything. The information team will have to create an introduction or a brief summary of the services offered by the organization to go on the home page. The services page will go into depth about everything that the organization offers. The organization mission statement as well as a brief history of the organization will be included on the about page. All of the ways the organization can be contacted will be included on the contact page. Things to be on this page include phone numbers, fax numbers, and the address. For our image gallery we will have more then one photo album which will include photos of the facility, activities, and staff members. The photo team will be responsible for taking plenty of pictures that will go into each album. The team will then go through and pick out the best photos they think will be best for our website. Our design team will have a more difficult job to tackle because of the many aspects involved in web design. The navigation menu of the website is the most critical part of a website because it allows access to the other pages in the site. The menu needs to be something that is easily understood by the visitor. The color scheme should include contrasting colors that are easily read by the visitor such as using a light gray background with black text. We must keep the web pages looking consistent with formatting. Using appropriate fonts and font sizes for certain text elements will help them to stand out more such as having the title for the page larger and in bold face relative to the other text will ensure readability.
The Boys and Girls Club can be reached at
Mike Jones
515 Denmark Street
Statesboro GA 30458
912.764.9696
To: Amanda Fouts, Douglas Hartley, Chester Egebike, Scott Estes, and Joshua Harrell
From: Brandon Greene
Date: 9/16/2008
Re: Service Learning Project Proposal
The local boys and girls club of Statesboro Georgia could use a brand new website that provides useful information to parents. The organization hasn’t grown to its full potential since it was started I think that a lack promotion can be a reason for this. Creating a new website for the organization can help people be aware of the program. Websites allow an organization to inform interested people about the types of activities that they do as well as their mission statement. Having a website makes you available at any time as opposed to someone trying to get information during closed office hours.
This organization can support this project because having a website built for an organization is not a high priced investment to make. A company called Ace-Host (www.ace-host.net) provides website hosting that provides an ample amount of bandwidth and extra features that most companies can’t match for the price. For only $90 a year the enterprise package provides 500GB worth of storage space on their servers, 5,000GB worth of bandwidth, and unlimited email accounts. This plan will be more then enough and will keep the website running efficiently with a 99.95% uptime guarantee the website will be up at all times. With funding coming from individuals and local businesses
In order to get this project completed there is a series of tasks that must be completed before the project can be started. First we must get a cost friendly hosting package that we will store our website on we can accomplish this within three days which will give us enough time to shop around and compare and contrast companies. Then we must gather all the information that will be included in the website such as the contact information for the organization, the activities provided, any rules that must be followed, and the times that the organization is available to the public. After sitting down with the president of the organization and deciding what they want on their site can be completed in two days. Next we have to decide how to organize the website and in this case we don’t want anything to flashy that requires third party plug-ins that some people may not have on their computer which will prevent them from viewing the site. The group can develop different layouts within one week and decide on the best one. Coming up with an acceptable color scheme that is easily readable and a simple to use menu is the one of the most important aspects of creating a website. We must add pictures of the people involved in the organization along with some of the kids who attend regularly. We need to get pictures of the facility to show that the building is an acceptable place for children to spend time after school or on the weekends. To make web development go smoother a layout of all the pages for the website should be outlined on paper with basic information to be included on the pages as well as where things will be placed. I believe we can have all the pages drawn out in a week. From there we will start the designing the website using a program such as Macromedia Dreamweaver or Fireworks. This will be the most time consuming part of the project which shouldn’t take us more then 2 weeks. Once the website has been pieced together we will need to present it to a number of people to get valuable feedback to see what problems they encountered so we can fix anything that is missing.
This project can be completed before the end of the semester with team work and dedication. The list of tasks required for this project doesn’t take an extensive amount of time to complete. The task that takes the most time is the actual development stage where the designs on paper become the real web page. During this process all of the information must be typed up using proper formatting techniques such as making the titles larger then the rest of the text on the page. We can divide the tasks up between us to possibly get more then one task completed simultaneously to shorten the overall time span spent on the project. We can divide the work up into groups of two with each team working on a different task. One team can begin with gathering all of the information that is to be presented another team starts to brainstorm ideas on how to design and present the site to its visitors and the last team can be taking pictures for the site. As each group gets their task complete everyone can take part in the production process of adding all of the information to the lay out to make it an actual web site. As you can see this project would be difficult to complete by your self especially when you have a deadline.
A project that requires team work is a good way to enhance your collaboration skills. This is why I think this project would be a good one to pursue. This project would require us as a group to divide up into to teams to get the job done more efficiently. The group that is responsible for getting the layout will have to do the designing with out having all of the information on hand but plan out where it will go. The basic pages every web site needs would be a home, about, services, and a contact page.
For this project we will also add in an image gallery page to let people see as opposed to reading everything. The information team will have to create an introduction or a brief summary of the services offered by the organization to go on the home page. The services page will go into depth about everything that the organization offers. The organization mission statement as well as a brief history of the organization will be included on the about page. All of the ways the organization can be contacted will be included on the contact page. Things to be on this page include phone numbers, fax numbers, and the address. For our image gallery we will have more then one photo album which will include photos of the facility, activities, and staff members. The photo team will be responsible for taking plenty of pictures that will go into each album. The team will then go through and pick out the best photos they think will be best for our website. Our design team will have a more difficult job to tackle because of the many aspects involved in web design. The navigation menu of the website is the most critical part of a website because it allows access to the other pages in the site. The menu needs to be something that is easily understood by the visitor. The color scheme should include contrasting colors that are easily read by the visitor such as using a light gray background with black text. We must keep the web pages looking consistent with formatting. Using appropriate fonts and font sizes for certain text elements will help them to stand out more such as having the title for the page larger and in bold face relative to the other text will ensure readability.
The Boys and Girls Club can be reached at
Mike Jones
515 Denmark Street
Statesboro GA 30458
912.764.9696
Ifeanyi Egebike - Recycled Computers
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT PROPOSAL
Computer recycling
In America, almost every household has a computer or have access to one, some people have obsolete one that will be going to the dumpster, and a lot of used computers are being wasted by businesses. Recycle... Recycle... Recycle.
In some countries in Africa, some kids only hear or see computers on the tv or newspapers, some are very eager to touch it while some would like know if somebody is inside the computer executing all the commands. Here is my plan and the reason why my proposal should be considered.
Collect used and obsolete computers from businesses, library, public schools, homes, etc. and ship them to some public schools in Africa, many of the schools lack computer resources to train their students. Yes we can help.
Sponsor:
Name: United States environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Address: Region 4
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta Ga. 30303
Phone: 404-562-8174
Fax: 404-562-8174
Web: www.epa.ga/region4
People and businesses will be encouraged to donate their used computers for several reasons listed below.
Tax write-off
Helping the environment
Good public relations
Enhancing someone’s quality of life
The plan:
During late September, obtain business addresses and contact persons. We can do this by exploiting yellow book for companies, and contacting Georgia state chamber of commerce, etc.
A formal letter is written and sent to all businesses in late September, this letter will explain the project and the uses for the computer, Yellow team members will be picking up these computers or we can pay for postage. Letter will explain how they will benefits from it.
We will begin to see the arrival of computers in mid October. These computers are put in storage and are prepared for shipping, preparation will include
· Making sure the computers function properly
· Cleaning
· Repairs
· Reconfiguration
As computers arrive, Thank-You letters are sent to the donors.
The recipients (Public schools in Africa) are contacted to determine demand for computer and prioritize their placement
In late September, computers are shipped
Some businesses might not have old computers to donate during this time. As such a relationship is created, whenever they have computers to donate, they can ship them to us and the process revolves.
Issues to consider:
Peripherals (e.g, Printers, mice. Modems, Keyboard,) may be needed alongside the computers. The businesses could also be asked to donate these.
2. Computers will come with different software and configurations e.g., Hard drive capacity, Memory, Processor speed, therefore they will be randomly shipped to the recipients
Shipping will be expensive, while storage and letters will cost money, but the real expense of this project is shipping. Here are possible ways to meet these expenses
Asking business to pay
Asking UPS, DHL, USPS, and EMS to give a discount or to donate the full cost
Finding private donors
Yellow Team Members:
During the initial phase of the project, the team members will develop the database of business addresses and send letters. Once computers have arrived, they will act as coordinators, managing and organizing the volunteers who will prepare and package the computers.
Skills learned:
Logistics
Computer skills
Communication
Leadership
I strongly encourage you to consider this project for the benefits are more of a lifetime gratification to us, the donors and the recipients.
Computer recycling
In America, almost every household has a computer or have access to one, some people have obsolete one that will be going to the dumpster, and a lot of used computers are being wasted by businesses. Recycle... Recycle... Recycle.
In some countries in Africa, some kids only hear or see computers on the tv or newspapers, some are very eager to touch it while some would like know if somebody is inside the computer executing all the commands. Here is my plan and the reason why my proposal should be considered.
Collect used and obsolete computers from businesses, library, public schools, homes, etc. and ship them to some public schools in Africa, many of the schools lack computer resources to train their students. Yes we can help.
Sponsor:
Name: United States environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Address: Region 4
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta Ga. 30303
Phone: 404-562-8174
Fax: 404-562-8174
Web: www.epa.ga/region4
People and businesses will be encouraged to donate their used computers for several reasons listed below.
Tax write-off
Helping the environment
Good public relations
Enhancing someone’s quality of life
The plan:
During late September, obtain business addresses and contact persons. We can do this by exploiting yellow book for companies, and contacting Georgia state chamber of commerce, etc.
A formal letter is written and sent to all businesses in late September, this letter will explain the project and the uses for the computer, Yellow team members will be picking up these computers or we can pay for postage. Letter will explain how they will benefits from it.
We will begin to see the arrival of computers in mid October. These computers are put in storage and are prepared for shipping, preparation will include
· Making sure the computers function properly
· Cleaning
· Repairs
· Reconfiguration
As computers arrive, Thank-You letters are sent to the donors.
The recipients (Public schools in Africa) are contacted to determine demand for computer and prioritize their placement
In late September, computers are shipped
Some businesses might not have old computers to donate during this time. As such a relationship is created, whenever they have computers to donate, they can ship them to us and the process revolves.
Issues to consider:
Peripherals (e.g, Printers, mice. Modems, Keyboard,) may be needed alongside the computers. The businesses could also be asked to donate these.
2. Computers will come with different software and configurations e.g., Hard drive capacity, Memory, Processor speed, therefore they will be randomly shipped to the recipients
Shipping will be expensive, while storage and letters will cost money, but the real expense of this project is shipping. Here are possible ways to meet these expenses
Asking business to pay
Asking UPS, DHL, USPS, and EMS to give a discount or to donate the full cost
Finding private donors
Yellow Team Members:
During the initial phase of the project, the team members will develop the database of business addresses and send letters. Once computers have arrived, they will act as coordinators, managing and organizing the volunteers who will prepare and package the computers.
Skills learned:
Logistics
Computer skills
Communication
Leadership
I strongly encourage you to consider this project for the benefits are more of a lifetime gratification to us, the donors and the recipients.
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