LESSON 25

Vocabulary

• Collaborative Storytelling: The process of creating a shared narrative by combining ideas, perspectives, and contributions from multiple individuals.

Objective

Students will work together to create a collaborative video that celebrates their school community, highlighting the unique voices and experiences of its members for the ReelTime yearbook.

Assignment

1. Read this Overview

Collaborative storytelling is a powerful way to showcase the diversity and unity of a community. By combining different voices and perspectives, you can create a video that reflects shared experiences and values.

Examples of collaborative storytelling:

• A video montage of clips contributed by various students, showcasing favorite school moments.
• A shared narrative where different participants describe what the school community means to them.
• A creative project like a “thank you” video to staff, teachers, or peers.

2. Your Task

Create a 2–3 minute collaborative video with your classmates or independently simulate contributions from others by including varied clips. Your video should celebrate the spirit of your school community.

Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Our Community Story: [Your Name or Group].”

3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment

1. Plan your collaboration:
   
   • If working with others, assign roles like filming, editing, or organizing clips.
   • If working solo, simulate collaboration by creating diverse perspectives within your video.
2. Gather content:
   
   • Record clips or collect submissions from others that align with your theme.
   • Ensure all contributors have consented to their participation.
3. Edit your video:
   
   • Blend the clips into a cohesive story.
   • Use transitions, captions, or voiceovers to unify the narrative.
4. Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.

4. Reflection Questions

After completing your video, write responses to these questions:

• How did collaboration (real or simulated) shape the story in your video?
• What message about your school community did you aim to convey?
• What challenges did you face in combining multiple perspectives, and how did you address them?