Spring 2023 Weekly Introductory Videos for Learning with Technology
At the beginning of each class, students were shown a video that either introduced them to a new dilemma or provided a summary of the previous week's story and the trials and tribulations of the characters. These videos were created by our research team.
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Week 1: Commercial for LiTT City Airways
This exhilarating commercial, airing on Day 1 of our class, set the stage for the semester's epic voyage. It is rumored that the commercial was commissioned for LiTT City Airways, the very same airline that was piloting the researchers to LiTT City before its malfunction, leaving them stranded. It sets the tone for what’s to come, even foreshadowing some of the practices that would be studied throughout the following months. |
Week 1: Introduction to LiTT City
Take a leap into the future with us, a full century ahead from the days of Summer and Fall 2022. Picture this: the video unfolds at the start of Day 1, painting a vivid scene of what's to come. Welcome to LiTT City, now a wasteland where 87% of its population has vanished, 10% have become aggressive, and the remaining 3% have been forced into hiding. It's a puzzle waiting to be solved by a new generation of researchers. Their mission? To uncover the city's fate and breathe life back into its abandoned streets before the city’s inevitable implosion. |
Week 2: Survival
In Week 2, our characters step into the technological wonders of LiTT City: devices that mend, hydrate, and nourish. With only a finite supply of resources to survive, each character faces the challenge of collaboration to ensure their collective well-being. Amidst this, they encounter an ancient relic—a car shop from the old days—offering a chance to trade for bikes, cars, or even formidable trucks. The question remains: will they embrace cooperation, or will they navigate this new world alone, driven by self-interest? |
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Week 3:
Week 3 brings significant shifts from the previous one. LiTT City's infrastructure continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate, causing the rifts to become increasingly unstable and very dangerous. As the new citizens navigate through the city, they’re urged to exercise caution, and warned about the unimaginable dangers that lurk in the shadows. Many researchers have secured vehicles to aid their exploration—a commendable effort in their research journey. To those who hadn’t, they are implored to act swiftly before supplies fade. The idea of traveling the city without a vehicle should terrify everyone. |
Week 4: New Findings
In Week 4, a wave of exploration sweeps through the city, unveiling many remnants left behind. Notable mentions are highlighted as the researchers share their curious findings. Angelica Caro stumbles upon Pride Street, remarkably untouched since the fall, while Coda Whitmore's inquisitive eye fixates on the peculiar placement of satellites in Sandy Shores, reminiscent of Area 51, as well as many more findings. The researchers continue crafting new theories, driven by the desire to understand the city's downfall to save it from further harm. |
Week 5:
In Week 5, the researchers dive deeper into documenting their experiences, using the power of visual storytelling to aid, inform, or assist others across various matters. Highlights from each department's assignment to craft a representative commercial are highlighted, showcasing their creativity and dedication. Commendations abound for their thorough exploration of the city, with encouragement to share their findings across departments. |
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Week 7:
Week 7 shone a spotlight on the commercials that hadn't been showcased the week before. This provided an opportunity for researchers to dive deeper into the findings of other departments and brainstorm collaborative tools to understand the mystery they collectively faced. |
Week 8 :
Week 8 continued week five and seven’s efforts. This time shining a spotlight on a different department's commercial. Team Pride Street took center stage this week, captivating the audience with their comedic and "literal" interpretation of the assignment through a cleverly crafted car commercial. Their creative approach provided a refreshing dose of humor into the research journey, reminding the students that their exploration CAN be both fun and interesting. |
Week 9:
Week 9 marked the culmination of the commercial series, spotlighting The Agricultural Department's exploration of the city. Typically stationed in Paleto Bay, a safe haven removed from the city's chaos, their journey served as a culture shock as they bore witness to the alarming reality of the city's current state. Their experience provided invaluable insight into the challenges most of the other researchers faced. |