10% (skills for lifelong Learning b7) [Pursues knowledge and educational experience within projects.
This assignment helped me develop my teamwork and communication skills, pushing me to work more effectively and express my ideas clearly. I also learned to use visual storytelling to show my team and me a message about peer mentoring, which was a new experience. Next time, I would focus more on planning and seek feedback earlier to bring out our project’s impact.
(10% Oral Communication C8): [Develops clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials]
I created a rough draft video about peer mentoring, and while it’s still a work in progress, I believe it’s a strong foundation for something great. This individual product reflects my passion for highlighting that everyone can be a mentor, even if they don’t realize it. By helping others, we all take on the role of a mentor, and I want to encourage people to embrace that idea every day. The thing I want to change moving forward is planning my script more carefully to ensure a smoother flow and stronger connection with viewers so they can feel more engaged.
Here’s the video: 
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30% Based on (Problem-Solving Skills b9) [Identifies and evaluates multiple approaches for solving problems within products.]
Our team faced several challenges while trying to engage with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club, mainly due to scheduling conflicts that made it difficult for many students to attend. However, this didn’t stop us; we adapted by organizing alternative activities for the kids who could participate, even if it was only 5 students.
As we focus on using visuals to represent mentoring, we’ve encountered another hurdle since we couldn’t take photos of the kids to showcase our work. We’re determined to find creative solutions, using different ideas to illustrate how everyone on our team had unique experiences despite being in the same group. Moving forward, I plan to gather more notes and brainstorm ideas to enhance our project and effectively communicate our message.
(10% Based on (Written Communication): [Helps demonstrate the context, the evidence, and the purpose]
In my earlier video, I explained what a mentor is and emphasized that everyone can be one simply by helping those in need. I aimed to make the concept of mentorship accessible to anyone interested, highlighting that it doesn’t require grand gestures—sometimes, just lending a helping hand goes a long way. By focusing on this simple idea, I hope to inspire others to embrace their role as mentors in everyday life. This assignment helped me develop my video editing and storytelling skills, pushing me to create content that effectively communicates the idea of mentorship. I learned how to present complex concepts in a simple and engaging way, which was a new challenge for me. Next time, I would like to incorporate more diverse perspectives and examples in my video to show its deeper meaning and seek feedback earlier in the process to bring my message all together.
(40% Based on Critical & Creative Thinking b2): Takes risks in projects and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge}
I believe I’ve taken risks multiple times in developing different products. Initially, I wanted my video to focus on my personal journey with mentoring, but I realized it was more important to relate to my audience. Making a video is already a lot of work, especially when you must ensure the audio quality and storytelling are strong. Since I couldn’t include footage of the kids, I’m getting creative with different visuals to effectively express my message to the audience. This challenge has pushed me to think outside the box and find alternative ways to illustrate the importance of mentorship. I aimed to show that mentoring isn’t difficult or complex; it’s about building great relationships and helping others, which can encourage those who may not have considered becoming a mentor. This assignment helped me develop my creativity and problem-solving skills, particularly in video production. I learned to think outside the box when I couldn’t include footage of the kids, prompting me to explore different visuals to tell my story. Next time, I would like to plan my visuals more thoroughly from the start and perhaps include a wider range of artifacts, like interviews or testimonials, to enrich the narrative and engage the audience even more.
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