Lesson Plan for Teachers
Hobby course lesson 11
The lesson focuses on helping students to realise the importance of a storyboard, to explore elements necessary for an effective storyboard, and to understand how to write a good storyboard.
Task 1: A script vs. A storyboard (Steps 1-3)
Purpose: This activity aims to help students understand the differences between a script and a storyboard, and to understand how an effective storyboard facilitates script writing.
Background information:
Activity stages
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Survey of students’ understanding of what a storyboard is (https://forms.gle/Y7ek5iSeymL28wUp6)
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Show the survey results to students
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In breakout rooms, students list the differences between a storyboard and a script
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Ask students to share the list with classmates
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Ask students to discuss the importance of a storyboard in the writing of a script (e.g. it may help them deliver clear messages in their script, and it saves time for editing the script).
Handouts:
Answers/models/note: The differences between a storyboard and a script include, for example, (1) A storyboard is a visual representation of what a framed shot will look like while a script is a verbal description (2) A storyboard may or may not include all of the text, and a script may or may not include all of the visuals
Task 2: Writing a good storyboard (Steps 4-6)
Purpose: The aim of this activity is to help students explore elements and stages important for a good storyboard.
Background information:
Activity stages
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Set up breakout rooms, and ask students to discuss what make a good storyboard
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Explain to students that there are six important stages in creating a storyboard, including (1) Define goals for the video (2) Brainstorm (or outline your ideas if you are working individually) (3) Create a timeline (4) Start drawing/creating (5) Add details (6) Proofread and revise
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Ask students to open https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator (a free online storyboard creator), and given them 5-10 minutes to play and get themselves familiar with the website
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Students spend 10-15 minutes to draft the goals for their tutorial video. Then, in pairs, they discuss the goals with their peers and give feedback on the goals to each other
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Give students an opportunity to ask questions
Handouts: Students can also make a storyboard in a printable template (https://3d527928-cc79-4ee7-9c10-b738b111b2fd.filesusr.com/ugd/c7cbef_ef94976e53454abbb344f24d494610f1.pdf)
Answers/models/note: Students can check the video to see more details on how to make a storyboard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnlQN_L5HC0&t=1s&ab_channel=Wave.video)
Task 3: Using ChatGPT to develop a script and a storyboard
Purpose: The aim of this activity is to introduce students to the use of ChatGPT to create and improve their script and storyboard
Background information:
Activity stages
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Students ask ChatGPT to develop an outline of their script (example prompt: Write a 5-minute script for a tutorial video about origami)
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Give students 5-10 minutes to go through the generated script. Then, ask for some volunteers to share their opinions on the usefulness of the generated script.
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Using ChatGPT, students ask the tool to write a storyboard (example prompt: Write a 5-minute storyboard for a tutorial video about origami)
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If possible, students are encouraged to compare their own storyboard with that from ChatGPT. They may also ask ChatGPT to give feedback on their script.