LESSON 19

Vocabulary

• Interactive Video: A video format that allows viewers to engage with the content by making choices, clicking on elements, or navigating through different paths.

Objective

• Students will design and create an interactive video that enhances engagement and personalizes the viewer’s experience on the ReelTime digital video yearbook platform.

Assignment

1. Read this Overview

Interactive videos create a unique, engaging experience by allowing viewers to navigate content in different ways.

Examples of interactive elements:

• Branching Stories: Viewers make choices that influence the storyline.
• Clickable Hotspots: Viewers click on elements to learn more or jump to specific moments.
• Quiz or Poll Features: Interactive questions enhance engagement.

On ReelTime, interactive videos could allow viewers to:

• Explore different sections of the yearbook, such as sports, clubs, or events.
• Click on specific scenes to view related videos or photos.
• Answer fun trivia questions about school highlights.

Example: A video introducing your school could let viewers choose which club or activity they want to learn more about.

2. Your Task

• Create a 1–2 minute interactive video concept.
• If interactive tools aren’t available, storyboard your video and describe the interactive elements you’d include.
• Upload your interactive video or storyboard to ReelTime with a title that reflects its theme (e.g., “Explore Our School Clubs”).

3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment

1. Plan your interactivity:
   • Decide how viewers will interact with your video.
   • Sketch or write out a flowchart of possible paths or choices.
2. Film your clips:
   • Record the main video content and any branching or related segments.
3. Use interactive tools:
   • Platforms like Canva, ThingLink, or YouTube annotations (if available) can add interactivity.
   • If tools are unavailable, clearly describe your interactive vision in a storyboard.
4. Edit and finalize:
   • Add transitions, text, or indicators to guide viewers through the experience.
5. Save your project and upload it to ReelTime.

4. Reflection

Write responses to these questions:

• What interactive features did you include, and why?
• How do interactive videos enhance the viewer’s experience?
• What challenges did you face in designing or describing interactivity?