Deliverable
Define Problem From Insights
Collaboration
Effective Communication
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Reflection
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Grading Required
Review empathy notes and interview quotes gathered in the Empathize phase. Write a POV statement that centers High Tech High Chula Vista seniors and the unique learning culture. Generate 3-5 How Might We questions to reframes challenges as opportunities for your documentary. Develop 2-3 user personas representing the range of senior experiences and learning goals. Draft a simple problem tree or systems map showing root causes and how they connect to the documentary project outcomes. Include an empathy artifact (quote, photo, or anecdote) and a brief note on how peer feedback led to revisions. Work with a partner or small group to gather feedback and revise. Compile these outputs into a Define packet to share with your teacher and peers.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Discuss the importance of defining the problem and review the empathy notes and interview quotes gathered during the previous phases. (30 min) |
| 2 | Create POV Statements: Work in pairs to write POV statements centered on the unique learning culture at High Tech High Chula Vista. Share and refine through group discussion. (60 min) |
| 3 | Generate How Might We Questions: Collaborate with peers to develop 3-5 How Might We questions that transform challenges of senior projects into opportunities. (40 min) |
| 4 | Develop User Personas: Draft 2-3 user personas representing the diversity in senior project experiences. Exchange feedback with peers to enhance personas. (50 min) |
| 5 | Construct Problem Tree/System Map: Create a simple problem tree or systems map illustrating root causes and connections to documentary project outcomes. (40 min) |
| 6 | Peer Feedback Session: Facilitate a gallery walk where you can view and provide feedback on each other’s outputs. Use this feedback to revise your work. (40 min) |
| 7 | Compile Define Packet: Gather revised outputs and compile them into a Define packet for sharing with teachers and peers in the next session. (10 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Ensure access to empathy notes and interview quotes from the previous phase.
- Prepare materials for creating user personas and problem trees/systems maps, such as templates and large paper.
- Arrange seating to facilitate small group work and discussions.
- Set up a common area for the gallery walk and feedback session.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to synthesize your research and insights from initial interviews to create a detailed problem statement for the documentary. Start by reviewing your empathy notes and quotes, then write POV statements with a partner. Develop How Might We questions to reframe challenges as opportunities, and create user personas to represent diverse student experiences. Use these insights to construct a problem tree or systems map. Collaborate with peers to refine your work through feedback sessions, and compile everything into a Define packet.