In the quest to grab the attention of a digital generation and prepare them to be entrepreneurs and social activists we need a new set of tools. The stand and deliver, memorization, trivial pursuit, drill and kill, test driven, standards based approach to education will not lead to the creative generation that our future depends on. Time to think different, break the mold, think out of the box.

Scriptwriting

With your mindmap in hand it is time to develop your script. Your script should be around one page long (double spaced) in order to fill the 2 – 5 minutes. Here are some general tips for writing your script adapted from andydickenson.net:

  1. Work with short sentences. Remember that your words will be accompanied by images, so you do not have to do as much descriptive language.
  2. Write from the first person. tell the story from your viewpoint, or record the person telling the story.
  3. Look for a way to immediately grab the readers attention.
  4. Read your script aloud as you write it.

AFI Scriptwriting Video