Empathize
Empathize
You will conduct interviews and engage in conversations with peers and community members to gather diverse perspectives and experiences, ensuring you practice active listening and empathetic communication while documenting your findings to inform your storytelling process.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
You will synthesize your research into a clear, actionable problem statement by collaborating with peers to analyze diverse perspectives, refine your ideas, and integrate feedback, ensuring your statement effectively addresses community needs.
Days 4 - 6
45 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Prototype
Prototype
You will create prototypes of your video episodes by filming and editing initial versions, incorporating feedback from community partners like Mrs. Vallery and Mrs. Collen, and focus on refining storytelling elements that effectively share diverse perspectives and experiences.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present and test your storytelling video by sharing it with your classmates, teachers, and community partners during a group exhibition, gathering feedback to validate the perspectives and experiences conveyed, and reflect on the effectiveness of your communication and editing skills.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 3
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 9
Day 10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 12
Day 14
Day 15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
14
Day 2
Create Empathy Maps
Create Empathy Maps
15
Day 3
16
Day 4
Define
Define Student Needs Map
Define Student Needs Map
Define Show Focus
Define Show Focus
POV & HMW Sketches
POV & HMW Sketches
17
Day 5
20
Day 6
22
Day 8
Idea Sketch & Top Concepts
Idea Sketch & Top Concepts
Show Idea Brainstorm
Show Idea Brainstorm
23
Day 9
24
Day 10
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 16
Test/Present
4
Day 17
5
Day 18
6
Day 19
7
Day 20
Talk Show Final Exhibition
Talk Show Final Exhibition