High School Grade  Project 5 weeks

Project Spotlight: Senior Showcase Documentary!

Ian R
Updated
Collaboration
Effective Communication
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
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Purpose

Dive into capturing the essence of senior projects to illustrate the distinctive learning culture at High Tech High Chula Vista. Through your documentary, weave together the individual journeys and creative processes of your peers, showcasing the diversity and innovation that define your community. Create a lasting resource that staff and future students can rely on, while developing skills in videography and storytelling to share meaningful narratives with a wider audience.

Learning goals

Enhance your videography and photo editing skills by developing creative documentary content that reflects the essence of senior projects. Collaborate effectively with peers and community partners to gain diverse insights and foster shared decision-making. Cultivate critical thinking by exploring innovative storytelling approaches that authentically showcase the learning culture at High Tech High Chula Vista. Improve communication as you present and exhibit your work to varied audiences, reflecting on feedback for continuous growth. Strengthen self-directed learning through feedback integration and self-reflection as you navigate project milestones.

Competencies
  • Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
  • Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.

Products

Create a comprehensive documentary showcasing the journey and intricacies of senior projects at HTHCV. Capture interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and highlight the diverse array of projects, both on and off-campus. Develop a final video product that serves as a resource for staff and students, demonstrating senior learning while honing your videography and photo editing skills. Collaborate with peers and mentors for feedback, ensuring a high-quality and reflective documentary.

Launch

Begin with a gallery walk where you view previous senior project documentaries and projects, reflecting on the diversity and creativity showcased. Facilitate a roundtable discussion with fellow seniors to generate excitement about your shared experiences and goals for the documentary. Invite a panel of past project participants to share insights and tips on navigating challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches with your peers.

Exhibition

Host a school-wide documentary screening event where your film on senior projects will be the main feature. Invite students, staff, community partners, and family members to attend, creating a lively atmosphere for discussion and reflection on the documentary's themes. Arrange a Q&A session following the screening, where you can engage the audience in conversations about the showcased projects and the unique learning culture at High Tech High Chula Vista. Conclude with a panel that includes students whose projects are highlighted, allowing them to share their personal experiences and insights gained from the process. This exhibition not only celebrates your work but also builds a bridge between different members of the school community through storytelling and shared learning experiences.