Title: Interactive Movie Speculation Forum
Course: BC - New Media 11 - 1.0

Your task is to talk to two older family members or friends, preferably from different generations (i.e., one person your parent or guardian’s age, one person your grandparents’ age). You will ask them three questions:

Imagine that the technology existed where people could participate in a fully interactive virtual movie experience, where you could participate in a movie alongside your favourite movie stars. Imagine this technology would allow your choices to dictate the outcome of the story. What movie or show would you want to participate in and why?

Write a 200- to 250-word post describing a movie that you think would work well as an interactive experience with multiple endings. Why do you think this story or these characters would work well in this genre? What kind of experience would you hope to have in this type of medium? What types of interactive technologies would be necessary to make this experience seem realistic to the participant?

Use discretion while speculating and keep your ideas PG.

After posting your own suggestion, spend some time engaging with your classmates’ stories. Try to explore several of your classmates’ posts and create a brief written response to at least two of them in separate 100- to 150-word responses.

In your response, do not just say, “I agree! Great job!” Ask a question, disagree charitably, discuss alternative interpretations, or speculate about other technologies or experiences that the original post did not mention. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the topic can be increased.

Forum Rubric

 | Not Complete | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 4              5              6              7             8              9             10
Quality of reflection | Not complete | My reflection demonstrates no consideration of the topic. An inadequate understanding of the material is evident. There are no references to the lesson materials | My reflection demonstrates minimal consideration of the topic. An adequate understanding of the material is evident. There are few references to the lesson material. | My reflection demonstrates consideration of the topic. Strong understanding of the material is evident. There are relevant references to the lesson material. | My reflection demonstrates thoughtful consideration of the topic. Excellent understanding of the material is evident. Reflection is introspective and mature. Clearly references lesson material.
Response posts | Not complete. | Responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or may be disrespectful. | Responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | Responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | Responses are discerning and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
Total  /10 (averaged between posts)