Vocabulary
- Innovation: The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or creative solutions to improve or transform something.
Objective
Students will create a video highlighting an innovative project or idea from their school, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and the impact of forward-thinking solutions.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Innovation drives progress and inspires others to think creatively. Schools are full of innovative projects, from student-led initiatives to creative solutions for common challenges. Highlighting these projects on ReelTime can celebrate the ingenuity and collaboration of your school community.
Examples of innovative projects:
- A student-led recycling program or environmental initiative.
- A new club or event that brought people together.
- A unique approach to learning or problem-solving in class.
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute video featuring an innovative project or idea from your school. Include:
- Interviews, footage of the project in action, or narration explaining its impact.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Celebrating Innovation: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose your project:
- Identify a project or idea that represents innovation and creativity in your school.
- Plan your content:
- Outline key elements to include, such as the project’s purpose, process, and results.
- Film your video:
- Record interviews with participants, clips of the project in action, or related visuals.
- Edit your video:
- Create a cohesive narrative highlighting the project’s innovation and impact.
- Add music, transitions, or captions if needed.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- What innovative project or idea did you choose, and why?
- How does your video showcase creativity and collaboration?
- What did you learn about the role of innovation in improving your school or community?
