Launch
Audience Empathy Interviews
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Collaboration
Self Directed Learning
Reflection
Community Partners
Critique and Revision
Conduct short interviews with potential users and stakeholders to learn what matters most to them. Gather empathy artifacts such as notes, quotes, and a simple user persona sketch to inform your script edits.
Plan day
Day 18
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to empathy interviews. Explain the purpose and goals. (30 min) |
| 2 | Review and finalize interview questions with your peers, ensuring each team member understands their role during the interviews. (45 min) |
| 3 | Role-play interviews with your peers to practice active listening and empathy. (60 min) |
| 4 | Conduct actual interviews with students from Southwestern college, facilitated using Miss Vallery’s contacts. Gather notes and quotes. (90 min) |
| 5 | Debrief and reflect on the interviews. Discuss insights with peers and document key takeaways in your journal. (45 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Coordinate with Miss Vallery to schedule the interviews with students from Southwestern college.
- Prepare a list of interview questions and confirm their alignment with project goals.
- Set up the interview space, ensuring it is conducive to comfortable communication and recording.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to conduct empathy interviews with potential users and stakeholders to gather insights for your animation script. You'll need your interview questions, a notebook for notes, and any necessary recording equipment. Work collaboratively with peers to ensure a smooth interview process, practicing empathy and active listening throughout.