Deliverable
Define Documentary Problem
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reflection
Community Partners
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
You will translate your collected footage and personal insights into a clear problem statement that anchors your documentary. Create a POV that centers your evolving social development, draft 3-5 How Might We questions to frame opportunities, build 1-2 persona profiles, and map a simple problem tree or systems map showing root causes, stakeholders, and leverage points. Schedule a concise feedback session with a community partner or mentor to test your artifacts against real user needs and incorporate revisions.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
9 steps
Lesson plan
9 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the goal of defining the documentary problem and the importance of a clear problem statement. (15 min) |
| 2 | Review collected footage and personal reflections, focusing on insights related to your social development. (30 min) |
| 3 | Draft a clear problem statement based on insights gathered from footage and reflections. (25 min) |
| 4 | Create 3-5 'How Might We' questions to frame opportunities related to your problem statement. (30 min) |
| 5 | Develop 1-2 persona profiles that represent key stakeholders in your documentary. (30 min) |
| 6 | Map a simple problem tree or systems map to illustrate root causes, stakeholders, and leverage points. (45 min) |
| 7 | Schedule a feedback session with a community partner or mentor, presenting your problem statement, questions, and personas for critique. (25 min) |
| 8 | Reflect on feedback received and plan for incorporating revisions based on real user needs. (20 min) |
| 9 | Wrap up the session, reviewing key takeaways and next steps in the documentary project. (20 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Arrange technical equipment for viewing footage, such as a projector or computer.
- Prepare reflection worksheets to guide analysis of footage and personal insights.
- Book a session with community partners or mentors ahead of time for feedback.
- Gather materials for creating persona profiles and mapping, such as paper, markers, or digital tools.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to synthesize your collected footage and personal insights into a clear problem statement. Carefully review your footage to reflect on your social development, then draft a problem statement that encapsulates your observations. Develop 'How Might We' questions to explore opportunities within your documentary theme. Use those insights to create persona profiles and construct a problem tree. Schedule and prepare for a feedback session with a mentor. Use feedback to refine your work.