Vocabulary
- Problem-Solving: The process of identifying a challenge and finding innovative or effective solutions to overcome it.
Objective
Students will create a video highlighting a problem-solving experience, either personal or from the school community, and reflect on how creativity contributed to the solution.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Problem-solving is an essential skill in both personal and community settings. Capturing problem-solving stories on video can inspire others to think creatively and work together.
Examples of problem-solving stories:
- A student team solving a challenge during a school event or competition.
- A personal story of overcoming a difficulty through creative thinking.
- A school project or initiative that addressed an important issue (e.g., sustainability, inclusivity).
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute video that showcases a problem-solving story. Use:
- Interviews with individuals involved.
- Footage or reenactments of the problem-solving process.
- Narration to explain the problem, the creative process, and the outcome.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Creative Problem-Solving: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose your story:
- Decide on a personal or school-related problem-solving experience to highlight.
- Plan your content:
- Write a script or outline that explains the problem, steps taken, and final result.
- Film your video:
- Record interviews, reenactments, or footage of the problem-solving process.
- Edit your video:
- Combine your clips into a clear and engaging narrative. Add captions, music, or transitions to enhance your storytelling.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- What problem-solving story did you choose, and why?
- How did creativity play a role in finding a solution?
- What did you learn about the importance of problem-solving in personal or community success?
