Assessment

Final Documentary Showcase

Collaboration Effective Communication Content Expertise Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Self Directed Learning Assessment Exhibition Reflection Community Partners Critique and Revision Submission Required Grading Required

Present your final documentary to authentic audiences including peers, teachers, and community partners. Demonstrate how direct user feedback shaped revisions, share empathy artifacts collected during testing, and explain how the film reflects the senior learning culture at High Tech High Chula Vista. Facilitate a Q&A and a brief reflective discussion on impact, and submit a concise artifacts portfolio (feedback summaries, empathy notes, and revised edits) along with the final film.

Plan day
Day 20
Duration
2 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps

Lesson plan

6 steps · 2 min
# What teachers do
1 [10 min] Introduction: Welcome participants and outline the goals and structure of the showcase.
2 [30 min] Documentary Screening: Present your final documentary to the audience.
3 [20 min] Q&A Session: Conduct an engaging session where you answer questions and discuss challenges and learnings.
4 [15 min] Audience Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from peers, teachers, and community partners via surveys or discussions.
5 [10 min] Reflective Discussion: Facilitate a group dialogue on the documentary’s impact and insights on the learning culture.
6 [5 min] Conclusion: Summarize key takeaways and thank participants for their contributions.
Preparation (4 items)
  • Ensure all technical equipment is set up and tested for the documentary screening.
  • Prepare feedback forms or digital platforms for audience feedback collection.
  • Coordinate with community partners such as Cvecc and Brett Spearneck to confirm their participation.
  • Arrange seating and create a welcoming environment for the showcase.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to present your final documentary to an audience comprising your peers, teachers, and community partners. You will need a projector and sound system for the screening, prepared questions for the Q&A session, and feedback forms. Aim to demonstrate your videography skills and how senior projects reflect the educational philosophy of HTHCV.