Interactive Video Creation: Learning from Pixar's Storytelling Techniques

Interactive Video Creation: Learning from Pixar's Storytelling Techniques

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create an interactive video with ten questions based on the TedTalk by Pixar on storytelling.

Begin the lesson by stating the learning objective and what students will be able to do at the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about creating interactive videos?

Introduction to TedTalk by Pixar

The TedTalk by Pixar on storytelling explores how stories can have a powerful impact on people. By using examples from popular Pixar movies, the speaker highlights the key elements of a good story.

Introduce the TedTalk and provide a brief summary of what it is about.

Interactive Video Creation

To create an interactive video, you will need to use a video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or iMovie. Begin by watching the TedTalk and taking notes on the key elements of a good story. Then, create ten questions based on the content of the TedTalk.

Explain the process of creating an interactive video and provide some examples of video editing software that students can use.

Question 1

What is the key message of the TedTalk by Pixar on storytelling?

Provide the first question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 2

What are the three key elements of a good story according to the speaker?

Provide the second question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 3

What is the difference between a plot and a story?

Provide the third question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 4

What is the purpose of having a central character in a story?

Provide the fourth question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 5

What is the role of conflict in a story?

Provide the fifth question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 6

What is the difference between an obstacle and a conflict?

Provide the sixth question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 7

What is the importance of a theme in a story?

Provide the seventh question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 8

Who is the speaker of the TedTalk by Pixar on storytelling?

Provide the eighth question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 9

What is the name of the first Pixar movie that the speaker mentions in the TedTalk?

Provide the ninth question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Question 10

What is the name of the second Pixar movie that the speaker mentions in the TedTalk?

Provide the tenth and final question for the interactive video and explain how to create the question using the video editing software.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.