Launch
Meet Real Users
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Collaboration
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reflection
Community Partners
Students pair up to conduct two short interviews with community partners and peers, observe moments where shared experiences shape growth, and capture initial empathy insights. They will document interview goals, note surprising findings, and sketch early empathy artifacts to prepare for deeper user research.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the activity and review the goals of the interviews. (20 min) |
| 2 | Pair up with a peer to co-design interview questions and set interview goals. (40 min) |
| 3 | Conduct the first interview with a community partner, focusing on active listening and empathy. (50 min) |
| 4 | Document key insights, noting any surprising findings and their connection to personal growth. (40 min) |
| 5 | Conduct the second interview with another partner or peer, applying lessons learned from the first interview. (50 min) |
| 6 | Debrief with your peer, sharing insights and feedback on each other's interview process. (40 min) |
| 7 | Reflect on how shared experiences shape personal growth and prepare a brief summary of findings. (30 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Gather contact information and availability for community partners involved in the project.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to pair up with a peer to design and conduct two interviews with community partners or peers. Prepare a list of questions that explore how shared experiences shape personal growth. Engage in active listening, document surprising insights, and reflect on how these experiences contribute to filmmaking and storytelling techniques. Note your interview goals beforehand and reflect afterwards to capture empathy insights.