Kentucky’s Student Technology

Leadership Program (STLP™)

Handbook 2009-2010

By participating in STLP, a school enables students at P-12 to fulfill the Mission and 6 Goals of STLP; to develop 21st Century skills and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) and to demonstrate the Kentucky Department of Education Technology Program of Studies1 skills.

STLP students should model digital citizenship.

Elaine Harrison LaneSTLP CoordinatorKentucky Department of Educationhttp://www.education.ky.gov/Elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov502.564.2020 x 23615 Fountain PlaceFrankfort, KY 40601Elaine Harrison Lane welcomes input, suggestions and support from all who are interested in STLP.

1 Students in the 2012 graduation class will need to demonstrate these skills.

Table of ContentsSTLP Timeline and Important Dates 02 Mission and Goals 03 Why Join and Participate? 04 Five Levels of Involvement 05 Getting STLP Started 06 Recruitment of STLP Students; So Many Students Want to Join 07 Marketing the STLP Program 08 Major STLP Events 09 Technology Program of Studies 10 Accomplishing the Goals; Tips for Coordinators/Coach 11 STLP Resources 12 STLP is Projects 13 Outstanding School Projects 14 Projects: Best in 2009 15 More Winning Project Examples 16 Seven Steps in Project Planning 17 Showcase Project: Fall & State Championship 18 STLP is Products 19 STLP is Services 20 Communication Service: Cyber Reporters 21 Communication Service: Presenters 22 Communication Service: School Services 23 Technical Service 24 Technical Service: Vendor Certifications 25 Technical Service: Engineer 26 Technical Service: Help Desk 27 Fall Showcase: A Regional Event 28 Fall Showcase FAQ 29 STLP Alumni 30 Special STLP Opportunities 31 State Championship: Event 32 State Championship: At a Glance 33 State Championship: Invited Categories 34-35 State Championship: Live Performances 36 Selecting Judges: Fall and State Events 37 Annual Awards 38 School Award: Silver & Gold 39 District Award: Titanium & Platinum 40 Competition Categories Decision Grid 41 Rubric: Engineer Required Questions 42 Rubric: Engineer 43 Rubric: Showcase Project 44 Rubric: Posted Project Planner 45 Rubric: Cyber Reporter for the Cyber Gazette 46 Rubric: School Services Interview 47 Rubric: Presenter Fall Interview 48 Rubric: Presenter at State Judging 49 Rubric: Animation Product 50 Rubric: Digital Citizenship Product 51 Rubric: Digital Art Product 52 Rubric: Digital Music Product 53 Rubric: Digital Video Product 54 Rubric: Storytelling Product 55 Rubric: Technical Writing Product 56 Rubric: Flight Simulation 57

1

Rubric: Help Desk 58 Rubric: RCX State Competition 59 Rubric: Robot Use 60 Rubric: ThinkQuest in Kentucky 61 Rubric: Friends of STLP Nomination 62 Rubric: Outstanding Student Award 63 Rubric: Silver & Gold School Award 64 Rubric: Titanium & Platinum District Award 65-67

2

STLP TIMELINE & IMPORTANT DATES 2009August-October STLP students decide projects, products and services.

October-May District STLP Showcases

October 30 Deadline to register online to attend fall showcase

Fall Showcase Dates Schools may attend the showcase nearest to the school/district.Showcase categories:

Projects Interviews for: engineers, presenters, cyber-reporters and school services (web sites, news broadcast, podcast)

November 5 The Center for Rural Development Showcase, Somerset November 11 Murray State University Showcase, Curris CenterNovember 12 University of Kentucky Showcase, Student Center BallroomNovember 13 Western Kentucky University Showcase, Diddle ArenaNovember 17 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) Showcase, PikevilleNovember 19 Morehead State University Showcase, Adron Doran University Center

November 20 Northern Kentucky University Showcase, Student CenterNovember 24 University of Louisville Showcase, Student Activities Center

December 15 Qualifying showcase project notified for stateCyber Reporter from the fall showcase post work onlinePresenters from fall showcase notified for state after interview Engineers from fall showcase notified for state after interviewServices from fall showcase notified for state after interview

2010January 30 All products registered and posted online for judging

Cyber Reporters notified for state

February 15 Send to Elaine Harrison Lane by this deadline dateNew Silver and Gold Schools PowerPoint Retain Gold Schools Update EmailOutstanding Student Nomination Online DocumentationDistrict Titanium /Platinum DocumentationFriends of STLP Email

March 1 Product finalists notified for state

March 10-13 STLP to assist at KySTE, Galt House, Louisville, Ky (pending)

3

March 15 Deadline to apply to attend state competition in LexingtonAll groups attending must register

May 11 STLP State Championship and Annual Awards Lexington Convention Center (LCC) & Rupp Arena

June 27-June 30 STLP invited to ISTE, Denver, Colorado (pending)ISTE was formerly called NECC

June-July-August Summer Camps, Community Events

STLP™ MISSION AND GOALS

What Is STLP?

The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™) uses project-based learning to empower students to use technology to learn and achieve.

An appointed school coordinator guides students to create products, provide services or carry out projects that help the school and community.

STLP is open to all students in P-16. No student should be turned away from being part of STLP. Restricting membership is not part of an active recruitment and retention process.

Mission

The Mission of the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) is to advance the individual capabilities of students; to motivate all students; and to create leadership opportunities through the use of technology.

Six Goals

4

1. The STLP will develop activities that enhance the academic, social and emotional growth of the student.

2. The STLP will provide leadership opportunities for all students.3. The STLP will experience multi-age collaboration by forming innovative learning

partnerships.4. The STLP will form learning partnerships between students with different

technology skills.5. The STLP will develop activities that benefit communities.6. The STLP will develop instructional activities, which integrate technology and

benefit the school and support the Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS).

WHY JOIN AND PARTICIPATE?

How does my school join STLP?Schools may join and become state recognized by sending an email toElaine Harrison Lane elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.govVisit the STLP web site at: http://www.education.ky.gov

What do STLP Schools and Coordinators do?Schools empower students to learn and use technology to achieve.Schools appoint an STLP Coordinator to support and guide the students.Students create projects, 2 products or provide services .The projects can be carried out before, during or after school. Schools may integrate STLP projects into the school coursework.LMS and school and district technology coordinators can support the program.STLP Coordinators may participate in training and annual events.STLP Coordinators are asked to review the Code of Conduct with students.

2 Project based learning: real ideas carried out with a real audience.

5

Why would I want my students to participate in STLP?Students’ technological skills increase impacting the Technology Program of Studies skill sets which impact post secondary choices and opportunities.STLP allows students to come together, share, learn and achieve.STLP is project driven. Projects should be selected by need and interest.Students and teachers learn from other performing students.The school gains recognition with an active program.Students gain team building and leadership skills by creating, and achieving projects.Projects reflect: community service, entrepreneurial and instructional projects, training others, and assisting with technical issues in the school. Students participate in student involvement categories, produce products based upon interest and skill.Parents and the community are active partners.

How do I participate in STLP?There is no cost to register your school to be state-recognized. STLP is open to all students. STLP can be before, during or after school.Restricting membership is not part of an active recruitment and retention process.Registration to become state-recognized is open year round.

What is the Code of Conduct for All STLP Students?Students’ behavior (spoken language, body language, actions) shall reflect upon their school and provide a positive image of STLP. Students are to be active participants.Students are to follow all instructions of the chaperone(s) and STLP Coordinator.Students spending the night for an event are expected to observe curfews, hotel rules and chaperone rules. No student, no matter the age, is to be alone on the street when traveling on foot. All school rules apply at STLP events.Students shall not be in possession of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or weapons.

6

FIVE LEVELS OF STLP INVOLVEMENT

Students have many opportunities to be involved with STLP. These levels of involvement help the STLP schools reach higher levels of learning and collaboration.

School LevelThe foundation and most important area for STLP is the school level. Schools decide what projects, products and services the group will offer the school and community. These day-to- day, week-to-week activities/projects allow students to gain technology and leadership skills.

District LevelA. Many districts plan for events that bring all schools together. These events may be a district showcase, STLP awards or a learning camp. The district showcase of student technology skills allows parents and community persons to witness the empowered and talented students.B. Some districts have a district team of students, which are students representing each school in the district. The district level STLP group helps plan and advise district STLP events or may carry out district projects. These students may be part of a district help desk, as well.

Regional Showcase LevelA. Local universities plan events that are unique to the college. These events held on a campus allow students a chance to witness college life and plan for future post secondary education. Students come to the event to compete in two categories: showcase projects and engineers. University partners for past events: Murray State, Western, Eastern, UL, UK, Morehead, Thomas More, Hazard Community College, Northern Kentucky and Georgetown.B. In some areas of the state showcases are at a center or convention center, due to large numbers participating, or sponsorships of the event.

State LevelA. Invited STLP Engineers will provide tech support to endorsed STLP events. B. Schools across Kentucky are invited to participate in the annual STLP State Championship. The best projects/services based upon high scores from regional showcase events; completed products; and performance categories are competing to be selected as the Best in State. Guest speakers, the technology playground and the annual awards program are highlights of the competitive event.

7

C. Some schools might attend and/or present at any state conference and represent STLP.

National LevelA. Showcase projects, which are selected as the Best in State, may be invited to present at the student showcase at ISTE in Denver, Colorado June 27-30, 2010. The schools would be representing Kentucky on the national level. Engineers may be invited to ISTE 2009.(ISTE is the new name of NECC. NECC was sponsored by ISTE for 30 years.)

B. Some schools might attend and/or present at any national conference and represent STLP.C. Schools may be involved with a global project.

8

GETTING STLP STARTED

9

1. Secure a person to be the STLP Coordinator/coach. Some STLP schools have more than one teacher helping to support the students' projects, products and services. Many parents and community persons support STLP.

2. Offer stipends to coordinators/coaches when possible. Some districts do.3. Gain the endorsement of the Principal, Superintendent, and District Technology

Coordinator (DTC)/CIO. 4. Communicate to parents and the community. Market the program.5. Open STLP to all students. STLP is for ALL interested students, so your STLP

should reflect your school's population. Use a variety of on-going approaches to recruit. Try to attract students who are "naturals" with technology, but make sure all students get a chance to join. Data shows these students benefit: ones new to the school; ones not doing well in class, ones who do not have a computer at home, ones with special needs, ones who speak another language, and ones who rarely receive a teacher's positive attention. Work to recruit new members, especially girls in the upper grades. Your STLP should have members from across the school’s population.

6. Your STLP should be multi-age and multi-grade over time.7. Do not exclude students. Do not allow your schedule or the student’s schedule or

transportation problems limit your STLP. This means, be clever and creative on how, when, and where students can help the school and community. Not all students must be involved in all projects all at the same time.

8. STLP is project driven. Projects may spring from classrooms, after school or community needs. Let where students are during the day, and what projects they have an interest in, drive some of the projects in the program.

9. Publicize your meetings. Let students know when and where the meetings will take place. Some meet during a class; some meet before or after school.

10. Have you joined the STLP School Listserv? Your students may join the STLP Student listserv. Join both at http://www.uky.edu/Education/kylists.html

11. Discuss the STLP Mission and Goals. Talk about the structure of your STLP. Structure is centered on the 5 levels of participation (see page 4), a schedule of when and how your STLP meets, and the goals the group wants to accomplish. There is no one way to structure. Make the structure fit your school and its needs.

12. Consider the Technology Program of Studies for students, the teacher technology standards, the school's consolidated improvement plan, and the needs and interests of the students and community, when planning projects, products and services. Student-designed projects, products and services drive STLP and impact learning and the school and community.

10

13. Some projects may lead to a service for the school or community; and some may make a profit and are entrepreneurial; or teach others; some are very technical in nature. These projects can be shared at a school event, and/or a district or fall showcase. Watch for statewide projects your school can participate in this year.

14. Decide at what levels to be involved. (Local, district, regional showcase, statewide event) Decide what categories students will excel and compete.

15. Decide what events (regional or state) your STLP will attend. 16. Continue to market the program year round.17. Contact Elaine Harrison Lane anytime you have any questions.

11

RECRUITMENT OF STLP STUDENTS

Recruitment of students allows for the program to grow and be diverse. Diversity helps strengthen the program. Ways to recruit:

Announcements first weeks of schoolBe Flexible with student schedulesContinuously sign up students (open enrollment)Dance sponsored by STLPEveryone has a chanceFlyers around buildingGrade level talksHelp in classroomsInterest levels shape the programJoin Lego, robotics, programming, ThinkQuest or other related contestsKid-vine (let the kids tell the kids)Learning opportunities draw in studentsMulti ways to meetNewspapers and postersOrganize program early in year to capture students from other ‘clubs’Parent recommendationsQueue parentsRecycle old computersSummer camps Teacher Recommendations and advisor/advisee groupsUniform T-shirtsVery pretty certificates and pinsWeb links to invite studentsXtra attention, nametags, dutiesYearly awards and rewardsZero in on Student Technology Standards (NETS)

SO MANY STUDENTS WANT TO JOIN STLPSTLP is for all that show an interest. STLP coordinators will need to work with principals, TISs, parents, other staff, and community persons to help each group (projects, product, service) have guidance from an adult. Other older students can also help lead the younger students, as well.

12

Not all students need to meet as a large group, since STLP is not structured like a club with defined meetings, but rather structured to accomplish goals of STLP. Cluster the students into groups based upon the work they do.

The STLP Coordinators will need support from the school district when more than 50 students want to be part of the program. No interested student should be turned away. Coordinators could help those students find and develop meaningful projects, products or services to accomplish.

13

MARKETING THE STLP PROGRAM

Marketing the STLP program helps the school gain recognition, support of the community and strengthens the program.

Assembly presentationsBoard meetingsCommunity involvementDistrict newsEducational showcase for incoming studentsFeatured newspaper and cable storiesGo for the Gold or SilverHelp in classroomsInside Kentucky Schools KET ShowJoin anytimeKentucky Teacher KDE Newspaper and KySTELunchtime PowerPointMake posters, videosNews cast creditsOpen enrollmentPresentations to classmatesQueue teachers needsRadio station announcements or podcastsSchool announcements and signageTrainers in the schoolUnite to Read ProjectVisuals of past projects and events on displayWeb PageXtra announcementsYearly awardsZoom in on projects, products and services

Empowering students to use technology to learn and achieve

14

QuickTime™ and aGIF decompressorare needed to see this picture.

15

MAJOR STLP EVENTS STLP schools should look around the school and community for

School projects, products and services which arise from opportunities Watch the listserv for more opportunities Look for local issues to address with innovative technology solutions Look for a community or global collaborative partner

The major events and any important links for STLP schools are listed below. Note the word ending on each link as the category in which to register. Links hot after Sept. 15

School Projects, Products and Services

District Showcase

Fall Showcase http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Fall2009Cyber

http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Fall2009Engineer

http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Fall2009Presenter

http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Fall2009Projects

http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Fall2009Services

Virtual Productshttp://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=Janurary2010VirtualProducts

State Championship

http://www.education.ky.gov/FormServ/Default.aspx?ID=StateChampionship2010

Schools decide which events in which to participate.

In order to participate: Schools should ask principals, DTC/CIO for permission and $$ to attend the event

With tight budgets, talk to your principal and CIO/DTC early Obtain transportation to the event based upon school and board policy

Share a bus with other schools in the district that are attending Belong to the listserv and read all listserv emails concerning the events

Join the STLP listservhttp://www.uky.edu/Education/kylists.html

Register online prior to deadline dates Prepare all permission slips prior to attending Watch the listserv for reminders

16

Obtain rubrics Secure chaperones to assist Secure a judge and their email to list on the online registration Send a Press Release to local media Ask questions prior to the event Send feedback after the event which is important for rewriting this handbook and redirecting issues Visit the KDE STLP web site; Type STLP in top right search box

http://www.education.ky.gov/

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Kentucky Department of Education Technology Program of Studies (TE POS) was approved in the spring of 2006. Technology competency was added to the high school graduation requirement for 2012.

The 3 Big Ideas/Standards in the Technology Program of Studies are divided into these key areas that match STLP projects, products and services:

TE POS STLP Categories of Student ParticipationInformation Projects, products3, services, quick recall, IT engineers and help desks

build technology information skill setsCommunication Cinemania, Cyber Gazette reporters, engineers, presenters, products,

services, storytelling, technical writers, video use, and web designers are communicators

Productivity Projects, products and services created by students demonstrate productivity

Safety STLP students should demonstrate and model safe and ethic behavior

Ethical STLP students should demonstrate and model safe and ethic behavior

Social Issues STLP students collaborate in projects, products and services; use digital citizenship and explore and prepare for future occupations

Research Projects, products, services, engineers, help desks, and presenters utilize research

Inquiry/Problem-Solving

Animation, engineers, bench challenge, flight sim, help desk, Minds On, networking, robotics, scripting, programmers, and gaming demonstrate problem solving

Innovation Projects, products, services, engineers, Minds On help develop and demonstrate innovation

3 Digital Products: animation, art, music, video, technical writing

17

Enduring Knowledge/Understanding for All Grade Levels: STLP Demonstrating TE POS

Students effectively Use a variety of technology to communicate, support and extend their

learning and create products for varies purposes, audiences and situations

Engage in legal and ethical use of technology

Use critical thinking skills to inquiry/problem-solve and make informed decisions for independent learning

STLP projects, products and services can help students gain technology skills.

18

ACCOMPLISHING THE STLP GOALS

Coordinators guide students in creating projects, products and services. The projects, products and services accomplish the 6 STLP Goals.

All goals improve the students' leadership and help students gain 21st Century Skills, and meet ISTE Student Technology Standards (NETS) and skills in the Kentucky Technology Program of Studies.Students in STLP are the mentors for other students, teachers and community persons.

Allowing students to be empowered to create projects, products and services increases leadership, technology skills and a student’s feeling of accomplishment.

How a school wishes to meet the goals is as different as each school.

When the STLP coordinator assures students are leaders of technology in the building; are a resource to teachers and fellow students; are allowed to create STLP projects, products and services in classrooms, the school and community; then this school’s STLP will shine and be recognized.

Schools may apply for Silver and Gold Status by submitting slides on projects, products, services that meet the 6 goals.

TIPS FOR THE COORDINATOR/COACH1. Base the projects students select to undertake on the need and interest of the students,

school and community. The best projects come from the passions and interest of the team.

2. Look to see how the Technology Program of Studies can be woven into projects, products and services, so students can demonstrate technology skills.

3. Create projects, products and services authentic in nature. Students should be able to express that the project is making a difference in the school and community.

4. Select the best projects, products and services for competitions (fall & spring).5. Follow the handbook and rubrics in the handbook.6. Given coordinators schedules and STLP membership, schools may participate at the

school, district, regional and state levels of involvement.

19

7. Check with the principal and the CIO/DTC to decide how best to finance the levels of involvement the school will undertake.

8. Many schools are supported by KETS and local funds; parent group, and businesses.9. Some schools must raise money to attend events or stay overnight.10. Look at sharing a bus within the district to go to fall showcase or state in the spring.11. Talk to your principal early to secure money for a bus and any overnight stay.12. If unsure about any issue, contact Elaine Harrison Lane Elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov 502.564.2020 x 236

20

STLP RESOURCES

STLP Web Site (Google STLP)http://www.education.ky.gov/Visit the web site above for current links to publications concerning STLP.

STLP Listserv http://www.uky.edu/Education/kylists.htmlJoin to learn from other coordinators and be updated on STLP events and opportunities. KYSTLP

STLP Virtual CoursesThere are two courses developed: Judges Training (free to school judges) and STLP Coordinators (cost to district).

Student Technology StandardsSTLP projects, services and products tie directly to ISTE NETS (http://cnets.iste.org/students/).21st Century Skills (http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/) and theKentucky Department of Education, Technology Program of Studies (TE POS).

District VisitsSchedule a district visit by contacting Elaine Harrison Lane. Elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov 502.564.2020 x 236

Student Demonstrations of Technology STLP offers many ways in which students can demonstrate technology skills. A student can demonstrate at school and community events; school board meetings; school, district and regional showcases; State STLP Championship; National Education Computing Conference (NECC); and other state and national conferences.

Digital CitizenshipDigital: Literacy; Communications; Access; Security; Etiquette; Rights & Responsibilities; Health & Wellness; Law; Commercehttp://www.digitalcitizenship.net/ISBM: 978-1-56484-232-9 Mike Ribble & Gerald Bailey 2007

MentorsAdults at schools, district offices, community and university agencies mentor STLP students.

Human Resources These persons can help your school's STLP. They may offer ideas for projects; advise, teach or assist the STLP school. Elaine Harrison Lane, KDEDistrict Technology Coordinator (DTC/CIO)District Technical StaffCentral Office StaffDistrict or School Technology Integration Specialist (TIS)Library Media Specialist (LMS)

Fellow TeachersParentsCommunity PersonsFriends of STLPSTLP State Advisory Council

University PartnersColleges across Kentucky are great partners to STLP. Many of the universities provide post secondary opportunity at showcase and the state event. Present supporting universities: Asbury, Murray State, Western, Eastern, UL, UK, Morehead, Northern Kentucky and Georgetown. Colleges who have supported STLP in the past: Thomas More, Lindsey Wilson, and Hazard Community College.

KETS Business Partners

21

KETS business partners are advocates of technology integration and offer added value to the statewide championship.

Community PartnersKySTE, KET, Kentucky Virtual Library, Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA), Kentucky Virtual Learning (KVHS), Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC), The Center for Rural Development, and the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center all support STLP.

Learning PartnersThinkQuest; Explorium of Lexington; Kentucky Dataseam Initiative; the Kentucky Army National Guard, and others support learning experiences for STLP.

22

STLP IS PROJECTSSTLP is composed of student created projects, products and services.Schools design projects to accomplish the Mission and 6 Goals. Projects can be short or long term. Some projects may continue year after year.The projects support the school and community in the use of technology.Some projects help schools solve local or global issues.Projects developed by the STLP members will be stronger when projects are:

Related to a need in the building and/or community Carried out by the students over time with adult guidance Engaging and challenging to students Centered around critical thinking and problem solving Student interest or emerging technology topics Reinforced by school and the community and are part of the school culture Centered around the STLP Mission and Goals Demonstrated by students and allow for tech standards to grow Partnered across grades, schools, communities (local, state, national and global)

Project based learning resources:Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/projectbasedlearningISTE Book: Reinventing Project-Based Learning by Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss, 2007ISBN: 987-1-56484-238-1 There are five categories of the project-based learning projects:The five types of showcase projects are:

Community Service: projects that extend outside the classroom to help the school and communityEntrepreneurial: projects that demonstrate a new way, idea or solutionGlobal Connections: projects that collaborate with another classroom (local or global)Instructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in learning Technical: projects that are specific to hardware and software expertise, or use; or STEM4 topics

These examples below are projects carried out by Kentucky STLP schools. No grade level has been assigned, due to the multi-grade nature of project-based learning and STLP.

Community Service ProjectsAssist non-profit agencies in technology needsHost open houses with tech demonstrationsTrain parents, senior citizens how to use hardware, software and the InternetPublish newsletters, business cards, brochures, web page for local businessesCollaborate with another school, district, state, or global partner

Entrepreneurial ProjectsDevelop a new idea into a business, product or serviceProblem solve to create a new idea, business, product or serviceDevelop a new idea into a business, product or service for others

4 STEM= Science, technology, engineering or mathematics (can include any of the four areas)

23

Instructional ProjectsOffer technology classes for students, teachers, and the communityProduce school newsletters, posters, banners, and brochures, school web pages Form buddy partners with lower grades, peers, and staffWrite, produce, and edit news shows, digital yearbooks, storybooksHelp instruct in a content area

Technical ProjectsSupport projects in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topicsOffer technical support help desk services Make patch cables, salvage parts from inoperable computers check and clean computers Work with the school and district technology departments Seek industry standard technology certifications

24

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL PROJECTS

Best School Projects (P-12) are recognized at the annual awards program.

Best projects are recognized for: Unique features Impact on student(s) Impact on school or community (local to global) Use of a variety of technology tools (Hardware, software and Web 2.0)

Projects can be a one time event or weekly, monthly or continuous project. Some of the projects have been at fall showcase, some not. Projects can be nominated by the teacher, Technology Integration Specialist (TIS), principal, parent, community person, or district technology coordinator (DTC)/CIO.

2009 Winning School ProjectsAllen County Intermediate CenterAllen CountyContinual support for STLP in the school

Butler County Middle SchoolButler CountyTaking on and coordinating the annual district showcase

Campbell County Middle SchoolCampbell CountyEmpowering students to create and do new things with technology

Campbellsville High SchoolCampbellsville IndependentMany projects which reach out to the elderly community for computer repair. -- DSL connection

East Jessamine Middle SchoolJessamine CountyPenny Wars” as a way to purchase toys with our local firefighters for our Holiday Toy Drive- collecting $1,000 for toys-

East Ridge High SchoolPike CountyCyber Security, provides students and parents with information regarding the risks and responsibilities of cyber issues through various medias

Hiseville Elementary SchoolBarren CountyCommunity Night is designed for local business owners and community leaders to come back to school and learn new technology skills

Julius Marks Elementary SchoolFayette CountyEach member and coordinator show total excitement about STLP

Lacy Elementary SchoolChristian County PR for Lacy’s ES 70th anniversary Robert B. Turner Elementary SchoolAnderson CountyCommunity projects like Math Backpack, Speak Up, and 26 Things We Love...

South Floyd High SchoolFloyd CountyGames 2010 Video Production

Tyner Elementary SchoolJackson CountyMany years of STLP support and One Room Schools in Jackson County

These projects above were given an award at the 2009 STLP State Championship.

25

PROJECTS: BEST IN 2009

BEST IN THE STATEBest in State Elementary SchoolWestern Elementary School Scott County Horse By any Other Name

Best in State Middle SchoolTwo Rivers Middle School Covington Independent Extreme Green Team

Best in State High SchoolElizabethtown High School Elizabethtown Independent Panther Productions

TOP 10Bowling Middle School Owen County Rebel ReadersBrandeis Elementary School Jefferson County Race to 500Julius Marks Elementary School Fayette County Faces From Other PlacesMason Intermediate School Mason County CyberbullyingMetcalfe County High School Metcalfe County CYBER-ONorthern Middle School Pulaski County Northern RadioPhelps Elementary School Pike County Encouraging Little ReadersSouth Floyd High School Floyd County The Common ThreadSouth Floyd High School Floyd County A Link To The PastWoodstock Elementary School Pulaski County Building WES Heritage

BEST IN GROUPAllen County Primary Center Anderson County ACPC DREAM BankAllen County-Scottsville High School Allen County Interactive MapBarren County Middle School Barren County Help DeskBourbon Central Elementary School Bourbon County In the Middle of a Good Book Bowling Middle School Owen County Get Involved MBMS!Bowling Middle School Owen County Videos-R-UsBowling Middle School Owen County Breaking BarriersBowling Middle School Owen County Tekki Teens Saving DogsBryan Station High School Fayette County Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buckhorn High School Perry County Revisiting the Past Calvary Elementary School Marion County Calvary Elementary Going GreenCarr Creek Elementary School Knott County Mirror, Mirror Carroll County High School Carroll County Making Music with GaragebandConner Middle School Boone County Tech 4 TeensCordia High School Knott County Conservation for Our Future

26

Crittenden County High School Crittenden County Innovative Security TechnologiesCumberland County High School Cumberland County STLP Quilt ProjectEast Jessamine Middle School Jessamine County Podcast News You Can UseEastern High School Jefferson County ECRU-EHS Computer Repair UnitEdmonton Elementary School Metcalfe County Green SceneGamaliel Elementary School Monroe County Enlighten YourselvesJohnson Elementary School Pike County Campaign Digital CitizenshipGeorgetown Middle School Scott County Scott County WatershedsHelmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown Independent Cheese MediaHerald Whitaker Middle School Magoffin County VodcastingHiseville Elementary School Barren County STLP CampJones Middle School Boone County The Bank Of WingsMapleton Elementary School Montgomery County Pat Riotic Needs YouMullins Elementary School Pike County Save Our Stories: Veterans' Video ProjectOakview Elementary School Ashland Independent Oakview Printing ServicesProvidence Elementary School Clark County Sing a Song of LearningPulaski Elementary School Pulaski County That's My StoryRobert B. Turner Elementary School Anderson County Speak Up!Robert D. Johnson Elementary School Ft. Thomas Independent Water Our Most Precious ResourceRoyal Spring Middle School Scott County One Headstone at a TimeScott County High School Scott County Project Based Learning = The Engineering FieldSouth Christian Elementary School Christian County VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!South Livingston Elementary School Livingston County Using Virtual Communicator - NewscastStamping Ground Elementary School Scott County WSGTV Live NewscastToliver Elementary School Danville Independent Toliver WebWizardsTrigg County High School Trigg County Industry RecruitmentTrigg County High School Trigg County Wildcat News

MORE WINNING PROJECT EXAMPLES

Barren County High School Barren Country District Video InitiativeCarr Creek Elementary School Monthly Community Service CampaignsCharles Russell Elementary School Sec. State Web Site TopicsChristian County Summer Camp Safety Manual Millionaire Game Crittenden County High School Spanish Speakers Crittenden County High School Hometown HeroesCrofton Elementary School Reaching Out to NicaraguaCumberland County High School GPS Bus RoutesEastern High School STLP and CertificationsFleming Neon Elementary School Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortFulton County ATC GIS and STLPGrant County STLP Digital Art AuctionGreen County Middle School Care for TroopsHawthorn Elementary School All Students EmpoweredHenry Clay High School STLP and IMMEX Jennie Rogers Elementary School E-Pals Find That Kids R KidsLincoln County High School Movie ProductionsMadison Southern High School Collaborative ProjectsMeyzeek Middle School GED and Community School’s Younger LearnersMiddletown Elementary School Environmental Service LearningOwen County High School STLP Tech SupportPark City Elementary School Everyday HeroesPaul L. Dunbar High School STLP School CollaborationSalyersville Grade School Button Up For Freedom

27

Shelby Valley High School Parent UniversitySouth Floyd High School STLP Alumni Web Site; Games 2010Taylor County High School The Financial CenterTaylor Mill Elementary School WTMES NewsVerity Middle School Computer 4 KidsWalton-Verona High School Mobile Lab ProjectWarren Central High School STLP Buddies Yates Elementary School TUTs & STLP Support Troops and Tsunami

Extreme GreenTwo Rivers Middle School- State Championship Showcase

Middle School Winners 2009

28

SEVEN STEPS IN PROJECT PLANNING

At one of the meetings with the students, the coordinator can lead the discussion on how to plan a project. If a school’s STLP has more than one project, this form may help the coordinator plan the projects and manage how to work with one student leader of the project.

Step OneAs a team, determine which projects your school would like to focus upon this year.

Step TwoBrainstorm ideas for projects that would impact the school or community.

Step ThreeSelect one project a small group (team) wishes to implement. Consider the following questions:

How will the project impact others?Does the project accomplish STLP goal(s)?Does the project help

Teachers gain Technology Standards?Students gain technology skills from Technology Program of Studies?Community persons gain technology skills?Persons increase learning with the help of technology?

Is the project carried out over time?Do the students hold interest in the project after the initial stages?Does the project reach out into the community?Is the project entrepreneurial in nature, highly technical and stress STEM5, instructional or community service based?Does your group believe they can succeed in accomplishing the project?

Step FourTalk about the project. Decide:What type of project is it?When to do the project? What has to be done? Who is responsible?What resources are needed? (Materials and people)How will you determine feedback and outcomes?

Step FiveSTLP is open to all students.

5 STEM= science, technology, engineering and mathematics

29

To ensure a stronger team, the make up of the team members can be diverse in talent. A team could include: a student that is beginning to learn technology, one who likes to talk about the project, one with technical skills, and one which could teach others about the project. This can make a well-rounded team.

Step SixComplete the table above to plan the project the group will be implementing.

Step SevenDoes the project warrant going to fall project showcase to compete?

30

SHOWCASE PROJECT: FALL & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Schools decide the best projects to bring to fall showcase, which can lead to a state invitation.Skill set: Students demonstrate an authentic project. STLP students design and carry out projects that directly impact a classroom, school or community Schools may register more than one project The five types of showcase projects are: community service, entrepreneurial,

global connections, instructional and technical. Coordinators guide the students. Schools are assigned a table number, a time for judging via an email from the listserv All technology equipment, cords, cables and saved downloaded sites should be brought to showcase Schools check in and set up at the site. A sheet on a table will guide the school to the location. At the fall showcase, projects will compete and be judged with other schools within the regional area Schools receiving scores of 100 or higher will be invited to compete at the state championship At the state event, the project will compete with other projects from across the state At state, the project will be judged several times, until the top three in the state are selected A limit of one to four (1-4) students6 per team per project During judging, only the 1-4 students should be at the table for the judges to interview. Adults step aside and are to offer no help to the students. NO school or anyone is to video, record or take still pictures of the judges during official judging. Schools MUST clean up all materials and trash at the table upon departing (Bring a garbage bag)7

Each school should display at the table: school and district name, project title and the STLP logo No materials (rubrics, brochures or folders) should be given to the judges. Projects must stay within 6-8 foot table size and the row that all tables are placed on the floor Take an image of the students and the booth when it is all set up. The photo will be needed for state. Create a snappy nametag for each student and adult attending (includes judges & chaperones) Apply online by Oct. 30 to attend the fall showcase

BY INVITATION ONLY TO STATE- SHOWCASE PROJECTSAPPLY ONLINE UNDER PROJECTS BY OCT. 30Skill set: Students demonstrate an authentic project. All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.Schools receiving scores of 100 or higher are invited to compete at the state championship8

Take an electronic image of your project and students while at fall showcase Email the electronic image of the 1-4 students for state awards when requested in January Confirm attendance by registering the school online for state championship Bring all materials, equipment & include school, district name, project title and STLP logo Fall showcase is judging level 1; judges know that projects are just beginning During State level 2 judging, the same rubric from fall showcase level 1 will be used. During State level 3 judging, the fall showcase rubric will be used

The top three showcases from state championship will be invited to ISTE in Denver, Colorado,

6 Including 1-4 students per project will allow for better budgeting for ISTE 7 There have been complaints from the showcase and state hosts in the amount of trash left behind at each table.8 Districts that have a district showcase can provide one best showcase to state as a walk on project representing the district

31

June 27-30, 2010. (To be confirmed) ISTE was formerly called NECC.

The Central Kentucky Inventors will invite the best Entrepreneurial projects to their fall event 2010.

32

STLP IS PRODUCTS

STLP students regularly create professional products. The students create products for a purpose. No team products allowed. Products must be an individual's own original product.

Many products are a result of an authentic task or project.Some products may come from classroom activities and or a unit of study. Products may be created after school or at home, with the teacher and parent verifying the original work.

KET field consultants can assist schools in understanding video production and script writing, etc.http://www.ket.org/contact/contact10.htm

Your local teachers and community persons may be able to help the student in products- animation, art, digital citizenship, music, video, printed text storytelling and technical writing.

BY INVITATION ONLY TO STATE- PRODUCTSAPPLY ONLINE UNDER PROJECTS BY JANUARY 30Skill set: Students create an original product. All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Schools receiving highest scores from the virtual online judging will be invited to compete at the state championship9

The product is posted by title online by January 30 Only two best products per category per level may be posted Levels are per level (elementary, middle and high)

Primary is part of elementary levelP-6, P-5, 4-5 schools are elementary levelP-8 schools may apply as elementary and middle level

Only 2 products per sub category per school level will be judged online; >2 will be ignoredProduct Categories: See rubric for details

Animation: student creates animated learning with any software/programmingANIMATION: TYPE: Animation

Digital Art: student creates original digital artDIGITAL ART: TYPE: Graphic Design Original ArtPhoto Manipulated

Photo

Digital Citizenship: student creates original learning within the areas of digital citizenship DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: TYPE: Digital Citizenship

Digital Music: student creates original digital music, which has been electronically manipulated 9

33

DIGITAL MUSIC: TYPE: Electronic Manipulation

Digital Video: student creates original digital video (WMV, AVI, MOV)DIGITAL VIDEO: TYPE: Documentary Feature PSA

Storytelling: student creates a digital story in printed text (no video)STORYTELLING: TYPE: Storytelling in printed text

Technical Writing: student creates technical writing to assist in learning technologyDIGITAL WRITING: TYPE: Technical writing

STLP IS SERVICES

STLP schools can provide technology help to the school and community. Students demonstrate communication and innovation skills while providing a service to the school or community.

Many services develop due to student skill sets and needs in the building or district.

Some services develop from a project that mushrooms into a service the school will provide.Some projects and products are so frequent and popular they become a service the STLP school provides.Often times the service is free of charge.Sometimes the service can develop into an entrepreneurial project/service and can generate funds for the STLP school.

Here are some examples of services schools can provide:

Communication Services students will:o Cyber reporter writes on a variety of events (text and images)o Presenter who presents a topic to a group in a small room o School Services are provided to the classroom, school and community

Create, produce and maintain school podcasts/radio Create and maintain school web pages Produce a school news broadcast

Technical Services in the classroom, school and district:

34

o Service help desk o Engineer tech support for district summer employment or school o Troubleshooting tech issues within a classroom, lab, school, district office

or mobile lab/classroom Hardware

Interactive white board Video conferencing Computers Hand held devices

Softwareo Video editing for school, district, and community video productionso Special hardware and software deployment

35

COMMUNICATION SERVICE: CYBER GAZETTEAT FALL & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

CYBER REPORTERS (TEXT WRITERS)

Skill set: Students demonstrate written text as a cyber reporterAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Students often cover events in the school or community by writing for school newsletters, web pages and news shows. These students can apply for cyber reporter. These text reporter demonstrates talent at writing and interviewing.

Schools may have many students write stories while at the fall showcase site.Schools would select the two best articles to represent the school.

Visit past Cyber Gazette STLP Cyber Reporter stories at:http://jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/cybergazette/http://media.jefferson.k12.ky.us/groups/cybercast2008/

BY INVITATION ONLY- CYBER GAZETTE REPORTER SERVICE AT STATEAPPLY ONLINE UNDER CYBER GAZETTE BY OCTOBER 30

2 podcast students apply (Elementary, Middle and High) online Include the URL of the article Post articles created by attending the fall showcase event by December 15 Best reporters will be invited to state by January 30

PODCAST REPORTERS (AUDIO SPEAKERS)

Students from school services that provide podcasts can be eligible for Cyber Gazette at State Championship.Skill set: Students demonstrate speaking skills All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Students often cover events in the classroom, school or community by reporting in audio format. These students demonstrate talent at interviewing others and speaking their own written word.

Past examples from state:http://media.jefferson.k12.ky.us/groups/stlpcybercast/blog/Best podcasters will be invited to state championship and be part of the Cyber Gazette.

BY INVITATION ONLY- PODCAST/RADIO SERVICE AT STATEAPPLY ONLINE UNDER SERVICES-PODCAST BY OCTOBER 30

Elementary, middle and high schools that provide podcasts to their schools can apply online on the services database by Oct. 30

Include title, service purpose and history of the podcast service at your school Podcast schools should decide which 2 students will be interviewed at fall showcase Interview will allow students to discuss the purpose and type of podcast service the students provide the school

36

Best podcast students will be invited to be part of the Cyber Gazette at state in May

COMMUNICATION SERVICE: PRESENTERAT FALL & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Skill set: Students demonstrate the skill of communicating a topic of interest to others All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Many students teach others about a given topic. Students who wish to teach others at state should apply. A topic title and purpose is needed on the online application.Two presenters may apply per school. Schools determine and select the site in which to post.

State Championship Presenter Winners 2009Brandenburg Primary School Meade County From Picture to Story Greenwood High School Warren County A Demonstration of HypercamHenry F Moss Middle School Warren County A Grandparent s Guide to Mobile Phones Heritage Elementary School Shelby County Flat Daddy Joe Harrison Carter Elementary School Monroe County Are You Choking?Lebanon Middle School Marion County STLP Take Me Home Lee County High School Lee County Open Source Computer Liberty Elementary School Fayette County Dance, Dance, Dance!!! North Magoffin Elementary School Magoffin County Keyboarding: It's Essential! North Magoffin Elementary School Magoffin County STOP! BLOCK! & TELL! Pikeville High School Pikeville Ind. Why Save our Hemlocks? Pikeville High School Pikeville Ind. Adventure Tourism... Poage Elementary School Ashland Ind. Poage Paparazzi Prestonsburg High School Floyd County GPS and GIS Making Maps Trigg County High School Trigg County GPS Historical Marker Project West Marion Elementary School Marion County Lights, Camera, Action

State Championship Presenter Winners 2008: Bevins Elementary School Pike County How to Use an Epi-penBrandenburg Primary School Meade County Soar into SMARTness Drakes Creek Middle School Warren County Podcasting 101Ekron Elementary School Meade County What is Pod CastingFayette High School Collaborative Fayette County Moodle Development CommunityFoley Middle School Madison County Hot Potato GamesHenry Moss Middle School Warren County HomelessnessMeade County High School Meade County Creating a NewspaperMillard Hensley Elementary School Magoffin County Promoting School SafetyMonroe County Middle School Monroe County Roll in the Dough Our WayOckerman Middle School Boone County Internet SafetyPaul Laurence Dunbar High School Fayette County Radio Server

37

Phelps Elementary School Pike County The A & H of Colonial AmericaPowell County Middle School Powell County Turn STLP Skills Runyon Elementary School Pike County Go GreenShelby County High School Shelby County Intelligent Classrooms SCPSSouth Christian Elementary School Christian County Crushing NumbersSouth Floyd High School Floyd County Web Site PromotionsWest Marion Elementary School Marion County Read Across America

BY INVITATION ONLY- PRESENTER SERVICE AT STATE APPLY ONLINE UNDER PRESENTER BY OCTOBER 30

Presenter students apply (Elementary, Middle and High) online by showcase date One to two students may apply Include in the online application the topic title and purpose Presenters are interviewed at fall showcase. The interview includes the students discussing the topic and purpose with the judges. Presenters will be invited to state if they demonstrate experience and speaking skills from fall

showcase interview Presenters will be notified if invited to state championship The time and room assignments will be sent prior to the state event The best presenter in elementary, middle and high will be recognized at the annual awards

program

38

COMMUNICATION SERVICE: SCHOOL SERVICES AT FALL AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Some schools provide a communication service to the school by:Creating, producing and maintaining school podcasts/radioCreating and maintaining school web pagesProducing school news broadcasts

Schools that have been providing these school services can apply. At state, other schools may view school services their school could undertake.

BY INVITATION ONLY- SCHOOL SERVICE - FALL SHOWCASE TO BE INVITED TO STATEAPPLY ONLINE UNDER SERVICE OCTOBER 30

Register the service onlineo Describe the service purpose onlineo Explain the history of the service in the school online

On site at Fall showcaseo 1-2 students describe and discuss the service with a judge

If invited to state, display the service for final judging

39

40

TECHNICAL SERVICE STLP students across Kentucky are assisting with many technical needs within a classroom, school, district or community.They can also provide support as a technical engineer for past state conferences and STLP State Championship.Some schools have established a School/District Help Desk.

The support the students give the school and district can help reduce problems fromreaching the STC, DTC/CIO and state KETS Service Help Desk.

SUPPORT IN THE CLASSROOM OR SCHOOL

Clean and blow keyboards on stand-alone and laptopsClean monitor screens, laptop screensMonitor paper in printersTroubleshoot many printer jamsHelp in the media center with technical and instructional needsResearch using search enginesCreate PowerPoint presentationsInstall softwareTroubleshoot basic tech issuesField test new softwareCreate technical writing- short cut manuals for software and hardwareShoot special event digital images, video Inventory IT equipmentTroubleshoot video production issuesTest and hook up new hardware Assist with handheld devices, telephones

Some students can work for the school or district after school or during breaks.

41

These students may well be future service help desk students for STLP. The elementary and middle schools give many students experience and help develop the skills they need to make secondary career choices.

42

TECHNICAL SERVICE: VENDOR CERTIFICATIONSSTLP students gather technical knowledge with hands-on activities and self-study. Experience could also come from being a member of the school or district help desk, taking technical classes, or working after school. Engineers sometimes gain vendor certifications via Career and Technical Courses offered in high schools across Kentucky.

Vendor – Specific Certifications10

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) – This first step in Microsoft certification is achieved when a student passes one of the MCSE exams.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – A program that certifies expertise of IT Professionals who work with Microsoft desktop, server, and networking components.

Certiport : The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®) provide students and job-seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – This certification gives network professionals the knowledge to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks.

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) – This certification verifies a foundation in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server features and use, and an ability to configure key services, perform basic trouble- shooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities.

Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) –The ACSA certification focuses on basic and advanced setup, architecture, design, configuration, integration, customization, and debugging.

Certified Help Desk Analyst (HDA) – Help Desk Institute Certification is the first open, standards-based, internationally recognized certification program for help desk professionals. The HDA is targeted to entry-level help desk professionals with little or no job experience.

Vendor – Neutral Certifications A+ - Sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). A+ Certification ensures the

competency of Service Technicians in the computer industry. CompTIA’s A+ Certification covers a broad range of PC hardware, networking, and software and is considered the proper starting place for those entering the IT industry.

Server + - CompTIA’s Server + certification deals with advanced PC hardware issues, such as RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs, SANs – and more.

i-Net + - CompTIA’s latest certification that is designed to test professionals involved in implementing and maintaining internet, intranet, and extranet infrastructure and services, as well as those developing related applications.

Network + - CompTIA’s Network + certification provides a solid foundation in advanced networking skills for PC-based network software and hardware.

Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) – CIW trains people on Internet fundamentals as well as areas of Site Design, E-Commerce, Web Administration, and Web Development.

10 From the Career and Technical Web Site at Kentucky Department of Education http://www.education.ky.gov

43

Technically talented students can apply as a junior engineer for 2009-2010.

TECHNICAL SERVICE: ENGINEER AT FALL & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Skill set: Students demonstrate technical knowledge and know how; can problem solve tech issuesStudents working with technical projects, maintaining networks, running help desks and offering general troubleshooting should apply. All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology.

BY INVITATION ONLY TO STATE- ENGINEER SERVICE APPLY ONLINE UNDER ENGINEER BY OCTOBER 30

This year’s engineer events may be KySTE, State Championship, and ISTE11

Selected Junior Engineers (JE) from each fall site will be invited to work at STLP events Senior engineers (SE) will mentor the new JEs at STLP events JE are usually students from grade 8-11 SE are usually from grades 9-12 and have served as JE the year prior No announcements of engineer selection will be made at showcases Expectations will be discussed in large group at fall showcase site All applicant JE questions will be answered before formal interviews begin Interview times will be assigned at the fall showcase STUDENT: bring answers to questions, 2 letters of recommendations, a resume Engineers from fall showcase and senior engineers will be invited to state Engineers schedules are flexible enough so as to be able to compete in live performances Engineers are not judged at state Engineers for 2009-2010 will be recognized at the annual awards program

Senior EngineersReturning 2008-2009 engineers that have shown good leadership skills will be invited to be a senior engineer. Senior engineers will receive an email from Elaine Harrison Lane in September.

Leads: Adam Knecht, Shelby County High SchoolCynthia Smith, Meade County High School

Senior Engineers:Travis Jessie, Metcalfe County High School

11 If the engineer is invited to attend ISTE, the student (No matter the age) MUST have a chaperone to travel to Denver. June 27-June 30, 2010

44

Jamie Leistner, Paul Blazer High School, Ashland IndependentTony Miles, Nelson County High SchoolBobby Prather, Simon Kenton High School, Kenton CountyBrennen Tucker, Ohio County High SchoolSarah Wasson, Powell County High School

Junior Engineers:New engineers will be selected from fall showcases.

Past History with KTLC/KETC12

1995-2006, STLP projects, presenters and art were for teachers and administrators to view. Students worked as conference associates and created the Cyber Gazette. STLP Engineers worked behind the scenes and ran wire, set up the network and all the computer labs.In 2007-2008, only the art was hung and engineers worked at KTLC.

Past History with NECCIn 2007, STLP engineers were invited to be tech support at National Education Computing Conference. Students have traveled with the best STLP showcases to Atlanta, San Diego and Washington, DC.

12 KETC=Kentucky Educational Technology Conference

45

TECHNICAL SERVICE: HELP DESK AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

HELP DESKMany of the state’s brightest technical students will help their schools and districts form a technology help desk. The help desk can be in a middle or high school and be informal or formal. An informal Help Desk is defined as students assisting in classrooms or answering the call for technology assistance when it happens in a classroom, library or school. A more formal Help Desk may be an accredited class in which students assist with technology issues in the building, campus or district during class time. Some districts also hire students to assist with technical projects or during the summer break.

Help Desk is defined as - A single point of contact providing technical assistance to end users. Help Desks are staffed by people who can either solve the problem directly or escalate the problem to another person or group who can assist.

Help Desk software provides the means to document problems, track them until solved, and report on trends. It also provides management or instructors with information regarding support activities. The help desk analyst needs to interact directly (input, update, modify) with the help desk software/tracking tool. An acceptable tool can be a formal help desk software solution or a solution that is developed in-house. If a district or school uses a manual process such as printing tickets and keeping track of the history via physical binders or digitally, this is also an acceptable tool. As long as the help desk tool can effectively support all the possible paths that a service request may follow from start to completion as is diagrammed here, the solution is in compliance with industry best practices.

46

FALL SHOWCASE: A REGIONAL EVENT

The school level is the foundation and most important area of involvement for STLP.Schools decide what projects, products and services the group will offer the school and community. These day-to- day, week-to-week activities/projects allow students to gain technology and leadership skills.

The schools can expand the participation from school level to a regional level. Eight sites around Kentucky host a STLP Showcase. Having a showcase on a college campus site impacts the future post secondary plans of the STLP students, provides college role models, and allows for university interactions with school districts. The opportunity to celebrate and come together motivates and extends the local STLP school. The opportunity to display student work, to demonstrate technology-integrated skills for other students, teachers, administrators, university and the public is a major objective. When one school sees how another school uses technology for student achievement and classroom integration, this has a direct impact of what the school, teachers and students will do in the future.

Attending and interviewing at this event is a big deal in the life of some of our STLP students, as noted in stories from students, teachers and parents. This event gives a real audience to their learning, a real purpose in creating resumes and sharpening 21st Century Skills. These students’ skills will impact Kentucky’s future economy. The students will be able to compete globally. Leadership skills will bloom.When the students meet and compete the whole day is called Fall Showcase 2009.The events are designed to support and extend authentic learning.

Student demonstrate skills at the event: Implement, market and design the project or presentation for various purposes, audiences

and situations Build leadership skills Utilize research, critical thinking skills to inquiry/problem-solve and make informed

decisions for learning Create ideas, products, and presentations that are innovative and creative Communicate and collaborate with school and community persons Communicate and interview with adults, outside the school building, in a professional

manner Practice and engage in legal, safe and ethical use of technology Plan for post secondary education

When registering online, schools may select the showcase site that is nearest to the school or district.

Common elements of good projects:Products and new ideas are sometimes generated from the project.Students have to create and carry out the project over time.Students must be able to discuss the project in depth. (Age appropriate)The project is tied to many human and technology resources.The project makes an impact to other persons, the school or community

The five types of showcase projects are: Community Service: projects that extend outside the classroom to help the school and communityEntrepreneurial: projects that demonstrate a new way, idea or solutionGlobal Connections: projects that collaborate with another classroom (local or global)

47

Instructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in learning Technical: projects that are specific to hardware and software expertise, or use; or STEM13 topics

STLP Coordinators that attend find other coordinators to discuss project, product or service ideas. First time coordinators find the fall showcase a time to discover what a project really looks like and how the event leads to state.

Often judges that attend fall showcase for the first time can return to the school and help the school’s project get stronger.

13 STEM= Science, technology, engineering or mathematics (any of the four areas)

48

FALL SHOWCASE FAQDoes attending showcase help students reach standards? Yes, student categories of participation at fall showcase and at the statewide competition directly relate to Kentucky Technology Program of Studies, ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) and 21st Century Skills Recommendations.

How does the school register to attend?Schools register online. There is no cost to register. STLP is open to all. You must sign up a judge when you register online. List the name and email of the judge.

What are the Showcase dates and sites? November 5 The Center for Rural Development Showcase, Somerset November 11 Murray State University Showcase, Curris CenterNovember 12 University of Kentucky Showcase, Student Center BallroomNovember 13 Western Kentucky University Showcase, Diddle ArenaNovember 17 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) Showcase, PikevilleNovember 19 Morehead State University Showcase, Adron Doran University Center November 20 Northern Kentucky University Showcase, Student CenterNovember 24 University of Louisville Showcase, Student Activities Center

How do I keep informed about the event? Please join the STLP listserv to receive updated information about STLP events.(http://www.uky.edu/Education/kylists.html)

What does the schedule look like?Possible schedule at most sites:9:30-10:00 Registration, check in by schools9:30-10:00 Students report to set up or report for an interview10:00-1:00 Judging of all categories 10:00-12:00 Showcase is open to the public for visitors12:30 Students depart event

What should a school do to get ready to attend the event? Please gain permission from your principal and DTC/CIO to attend each event. Register online. Ask someone to judge and attend judges’ training. Secure the bus for any trips. The KETS STLP line item could pay for the bus and expenses. Prepare the permission slip for students to take home and return Contact your local paper with the press release concerning your student participation at the fall showcase competition

How can I decide who should participate?All STLP are invited. Some may come to attend, some to compete. These four areas are competition categories for fall showcase:

Cyber Reporter: a student who likes to interview and write about the event or persons at the fall showcase Engineer: a technical students in grades 8-12 can apply for an engineer position, prepare resume and be interviewed Presenter: 1-2 students will be interviewed to determine who is to be invited to state to present to state judges Project Showcase: 1-4 students in P-12 can create and display a showcase project to be judged Services (school web site, newscast, podcast/radio): schools may register 1-2 students to be interviews to determine best

service to be invited to state

What can you do to prepare my students?Make sure all competing students read and understand the rubrics and are prepared for any interviews.

What about beginning STLP students and a new STLP school?They would benefit attending and seeing other student leaders demonstrating technology.New STLP schools, new coordinators and beginning STLP students are welcome to attend for the learning experience.

49

How do I plan for food while at STLP Showcase?Food for purchase is at most sites. Schools may also bring in a sack lunch at every site. Coolers for food and drinks are allowed.

Many of the college campuses have student centers in which your students may eat. We consider this an educational experience since students will be interacting with others on campus.

Some schools like to eat at a food establishment while on the way back to school.

What are the deadlines?Deadline to register to attend a showcase is Oct. 30.

50

STLP ALUMNI How do STLP leadership and technology skills transfer to real life?Discover how STLP has taken students from high school down the path of new beginnings.http://www.stlpalumni.orgWe want to thank Dataseam for helping to make this site happen for STLP students in 2008.

The STLP alumni page was created in 2008 by South Floyd High School for STLP.The alumni pages highlight where many of the STLP students are today.The alumni skills, experiences and mentoring are needed to motivate other non-graduating students to excel. Alumni are invited to attend the annual awards program, speak on panels about college or work experiences, judge at events, manage an event, or present technology topics to P-12 STLP students.

STLP are in all facets of life.Some stay in the community and support the district technology needs.Many go off to college across Kentucky and select a variety of majors.Some of our stars are on the alumni page.

ALUMNI AT FALL SHOWCASE AND STATE

Former STLP students return as alumni to help judge at fall showcase. Many former STLP alumni attend the state championship awards program to model as example where STLP can lead a student strong in talent, leadership and technology.

Prior to 2006Many former STLP students supported Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference (KTLC) with special talks and discussions. Many attended the Tech Tank event at the state event prior to the formation of STLP State Championship.

State Championship 2006Scottie Beth Fleming (Allen) presented to STLP students while on break from GA Tech and on her way to NASA summer internship.

State Championship 2009Former STLP senior engineers returned to guide and lead the STLP senior and junior engineers.We appreciate the leadership by Kenny Franks (Shelby) to gather these former engineers: Alan Barnes (Jefferson), Jacob Egan (Fleming), Clay Graves (Mason), Jason Harrison (Laurel), Walker Mattox (Nicholas), Elizabeth Ramos (Shelby), and Ernesto Ramos (Shelby).Kenny returned from his Google internship to be an alumni presenter at STLP Awards.

CONTACT BY ALUMNI Do you know a former STLP student? Graduating STLP students are encouraged to stay in contact with their school or district.Have the former student email Elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov

51

We want your STLP student on the alumni page!

52

SPECIAL STLP OPPORTUNITIES

EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTONThe best digital art from State Championship hangs at the Explorium Art Gallery. The student winners are invited to participate in the Lexington Gallery Hop in June.

UNITE TO READ“Unite to Read” is a statewide project designed by Kentucky’s Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). The “Unite to Read” statewide project was designed to encourage a joint effort of all Kentucky Student Organizations within a school or district. State advisors from each student organization organized the project as a joint partnership with Kentucky Educational Television (KET). The overall goal is to have all Career and Technical Student Organizations (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SKILLS USA, TSA) within a school or district work together in promoting literacy and lifelong reading. The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) along with the Future Educators of America (FEA) participated with the other student organizations to promote this literacy project. Project activities will occur throughout the school year; however the “Share a Story” night will be hosted statewide during the month of October and November. Each school or district will select one evening to sponsor a local “Share a Story” night. The titles of the books are:Five True Horse Stories Little Freddie Goes to the KY Derby

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY MAPPING KENTUCKY GPS HISTORIC MARKERS http://markers.msudev.com/Morehead State University has invited STLP across Kentucky to mark and map historical markers.

Does your STLP have students who will?

Use global positioning systems (GPS) to map geographical locations of their county’s historical markers Work together with local historians and other community members to learn the stories behind the markers Collect and record online the data of the location, text, and pictures for each marker for inclusion in the interactive web

map database and reported to the USGS and Kentucky Historical Society

2010 WORLD EQUESTRIAN LEGACYSamuel Koltinsky, Executive Producer, asks for your creative support of the six-part mini-series being produced about the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The games are to be held in Lexington in 2010.http://www.feigames2010.org/Do you have creative students that wish to apply and help create the 6 part Legacy Series?http://marvoentertainmentgroup.com/partnerships/stlp.html

CENTRAL KENTUCKY INVENTORS COUNCILTuesday, October 13, 2009 6:00pm to 9:00pmCentral Kentucky Public Library Main Street, Lexingtonhttp://www.ckic.org/

Central Kentucky Inventors Council has invited the top STLP entrepreneurial projects from State Championship 2009 to the 5th annual Central Kentucky Inventors Conference. Booth space for the project will be provided amongst Inventors and Entrepreneurs from all over Kentucky. These schools are invited:Ashland Independent Oakview Elementary School Oakview Printing ServicesBoone County Jones Middle School The Bank Of WingsCrittenden County Crittenden County High School Innovative Security Technologies

53

Elizabethtown Independent Helmwood Heights Elementary School Cheese MediaJefferson County Eastern High School ECRU-EHS Computer Repair UnitOwen County Bowling Middle School Videos-R-Us

These schools presented in 2008: South Floyd High School, Monroe County Middle SchoolThe best entrepreneurial projects from State Championship 2010 will be invited to the Central Kentucky Inventors Conference for fall 2010.

54

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTTuesday, May 11, 2010 Lexington Convention Center (LCC) and Rupp Arena

http://www.rupparena.com

DISTRICTS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPOver 3,500 students and 1,000 adults attended and supported the State Championship of 2008.270 schools came to show what they know. Hundreds of judges determined the best in Kentucky.

"It isn't just about winning - it's about learning, helping people with projects and having a good time." 

The State Championship allows students from across the state to come together and demonstrate for other students, school and community persons what they know and can do with technology.

All STLP students are welcome to attend the State Championship to learn and achieve. There are no registration fees. All schools attending must register online- including the number of students attending.

Plan to attend the whole day. If your budget allows or your school has raised the funds, plan on staying overnight on Tuesday, May 11. This allows your school to return to school on Wednesday. Some schools plan another trip in the area. (KET, Toyota, UK, Horse Park, etc.)

STUDENTS THAT ATTEND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPStudents have many choices when they attend:

Visit the many playground tables and activities created for the event Talk with other students, teachers, community persons and visitors that support technology Attend student presentations in small rooms Compete in any of the many live competitions Visit playground activities provided by supporting partners Explore the many outstanding showcase projects in the large hall View best services in school web site, newscasts or podcast/radio See the winning products on display and talk to the students that created the product Attend the awards celebration

THREE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE AT STATE FOR ALL STLP SCHOOLS JUST ATTEND

Any STLP School may attend to learn from demonstrating and competing students BE INVITED

Qualifying showcase projectsSelected engineers, presenters, cyber-reporters, services (web site, news casts, podcast)Finalist in product categories

COMPETE IN A LIVE PERFORMANCE CATEGORYLive performance or service categories

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE All that just attend or participate must register online by March 15

55

PLAYGROUND @ STATE KETS Partners and community agencies will sponsor activities for STLP students

HOTELS @ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPBlocks of rooms at these hotels at a special price for STLP until the block is gone:

Hyatt Regency at the Lexington Convention Center Radisson attached to the Lexington Convention Center Holiday Inn North at Exit 115 I64/I75 Embassy Suites at Exit 115 I64/I75

ATTEND ONLY @ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSchools wishing to attend only still need to register online by March 15.

56

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: AT A GLANCEMay 11, 2010 Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena

State Championship Planning Committee does not get into the space until 6:01 AM and needs until 11:00 AM for set up.If you stay at a hotel on Monday night, do not expect to be let in earlier than 11:00 AM. Schools should not expect doors to open early. This tentative schedule may help schools plan the day.

Registration Doors Open 11:00 AM EST allowing schools time to drive to Lexington. Events do not start until 12 noon.

East-Center-West Halls in LCC12:00-2:00 Showcase Judging level 203:00-5:00 Showcase Judging Level 312:00-8:00 Cyber Gazette Cyber-Reporters (Two sections of reporters)12:00-5:00 Finalists Competition

Animation, digital art, digital citizenship, music, video, technical writing, storytelling (text only)12:00-5:00 Service Competition (School web sites; school news; school podcasts)

Heritage Ballroom in LCC 12:00-6:00 Ballroom 1 Special events/speakers11:00-12:00 Ballroom 2 Showcase judges required training12:00-5:00 Ballroom 3 Gaming practice and final competition

Elkhorn Rooms in LCC-Invited Presenters 11:00-12:00 Room A Presenter judges required training12:00-5:00 Room A Elementary Presenters Competition12:00-5:00 Room B Elementary Presenters Competition12:00-5:00 Room C Middle Presenters Competition12:00-5:00 Room D High Presenters Competition

Dressing Rooms inside Rupp Arena12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 1 Programming 12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 3 Service Help Desk 12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 4/5 Web Design

Press Interview Room inside Rupp Arena10:00- 12:00 Bench Challenge Testing (clickers) (Finals on the floor in Rupp)12:00-5:00 Minds On Pick Up Prompt and Final Presentations

Production Office inside Rupp ArenaAwards and Recognition Headquarters

LCC Halls12:00-6:00 Café in hallway area

Rupp Arena Floor12:00-5:00 Playground of Learning

Live Competitions: Competition will be between these times12:00-5:00 Bench Challenge (Testing in Press Room)12:00-5:00 Cinemania Drop Off12:00-5:00 Cool Web 2.0 Use Display12:00-5:00 Flight Simulation Testing and Finals12:00-5:00 Minds On Check In12:00-5:00 Networking Testing and Finals12:00-5:00 Scripting Drop Off12:00-5:00 Tech Quick Recall

57

12:00-5:00 Video Conferencing Use12:00-5:00 Robotics Use12:00-5:00 RCX State Finals (by regional winners invitation only) 5:00-6:00 Redress Rupp

All students and adults will be asked to move from the Rupp Floor while the LCC staff redresses the floor. There will be bleachers above the floor available for seating.

On Stage In Rupp~5:00-6:00 Live Music & Film Festival ~6:00-7:30 Awards Program

58

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: INVITED CATEGORIESMay 11, 2010 Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena

Some STLP categories going to state, must establish the quality of work and skill prior to the state championship.

The following categories require an invitation to be at state championship. Best Showcases from Regional Showcases or District Showcase Cyber Gazette Reporters Engineers Presenter Production Company Product Finalists: Animation, digital art, digital citizenship, music, video, technical writing, storytelling (text only) School Services Competition: School web sites, school newscasts, school podcasts/radio

BEST SHOWCASES FROM REGIONAL SHOWCASES APPLY ONLINE AT FALL SHOWCASE BY OCT 30

The best showcases in the state may go to the ISTE Conference14 in Denver 2010.

Mt. Sterling Elementary School, Best of Kentucky Showcase 2006

NECC 2009: Washington, DCWestern Elementary, Scott County

Two Rivers Middle School, CovingtonElizabethtown High School

NECC 2008: San Antonio, TXPulaski County Elementary

Crittenden County Middle School

14 Formerly called NECC-National Education Computing Conference

59

South Floyd High School

NECC 2007: Atlanta, GA Kathryn Winn Elementary School, Carroll County

Metcalfe County Schools Elizabethtown High School

NECC 2006: San Diego, CAMt. Sterling Elementary School, Montgomery County

Carr Creek Elementary School, Knott CountyApollo High School, Daviess County

60

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: INVITED CATEGORIES

CYBER GAZETTE REPORTERSAPPLY ONLINE UNDER FALL SHOWCASE OCT 30 & INVITED TO STATE

The cyber reporters and podcast students invited to attend State Championship will cover and record the event. They will be part of the STLP Cyber Gazette.

Outstanding past cyber reporters and podcast students from 2009 could be invited back as editors of the 2010 Cyber Gazette.

ENGINEER SERVICEAPPLY ONLINE UNDER FALL SHOWCASE OCT 30 & INVITED TO STATE

The JE and SE engineers will assist with technology support at the state championship. The student engineers will have a flexible enough schedule to compete in other categories during the day.Engineers will be recognized at the awards program.

PRESENTER SERVICEAPPLY ONLINE UNDER FALL SHOWCASE OCT 30 & INVITED TO STATE

Invited students make a presentation in a small room. First and second place from elementary, middle and high school levels will be recognized on stage at the awards.

PRODUCTION COMPANY APPLY ONLINE UNDER STATE COMPETITION MARCH 15

Paul Sturgill, STLP Coordinator, Letcher County Central High School, began the STLP Production Company at the 2008 Awards. Students from across Kentucky collaborated with the students in filming and producing the awards program.Do you have a school news show?Do you have students who help produce videos for local cable?Selected students will be invited to be the team that videos and produces the STLP Awards 2010 in Rupp Arena May 11. These students will be recognized at the awards program.

61

PRODUCT FINALISTSAPPLY ONLINE UNDER PRODUCTS JAN 30 & ARE INVITED AS FINALISTS

Students that are product finalists from online virtual judging will display final products for other STLP schools to view. First and second place finalists will be recognized on stage at the awards.

SCHOOL SERVICES APPLY ONLINE UNDER FALL SHOWCASE OCT 30 & INVITED TO STATE

School web sites, newscasts and podcasts from the fall showcase are invited to state. First and second finalists will be recognized at state after being interviewed by judges.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: LIVE PERFORMANCESMay 11, 2010 Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena

The live performance competitions allow students to demonstrate the ISTE NETS Student Standards, Kentucky Department of Education Technology Program of Studies and the 21st Century Skills. ALL COMPETITIONS:

Schools must determine which students have the best skills in which to represent their school in the categories Schools apply online for that competition category when they apply to attend state Students may apply for more than one category, but conflicts may arise in the final schedule Students may not ask to have any schedule change; competitions must run as stated There are only 2 students per school allowed to apply to compete in each performance category Directions will be given onsite for each competition category Best performances by three age groups15 will be recognized at the annual awards

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIESAPPLY UNDER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MARCH 15What can the students do as 1-2 students or a team?

Bench Challenge- after taking a written test -a team of two troubleshoot computers onsite

Cinemania- a team creates a video within 48 hours using a given prompt

Designed Video Game- 1-2 students invent a video game (software or programming),Sets up own computer and runs the game on that computer for the judges

Help Desk – a team describes the help desk service to the panel of judges

Minds On- 1-2 students create and design a solution to a given topic for judges; given a prompt, rubric and time to work

Mobile Application Development- 1-2 students use free applications to develop mobile apps(i.e. http://developer.apple.com/iphone/ ); students will demonstrate the app developed

RCX (Robo Challenge Xreme)- a regional team competes for RCX state title; this category is not on the online application; regional winning teams will be instructed on howto register for the state event

ThinkQuest in Kentucky- a team creates a web site based upon the ThinkQuest.org rubrichttp://www.thinkquest.org

15 Age groups: elementary (P) (P-5) (P-6), middle (6-8) and high (9-12)

62

Video Conferencing Use- a team describes video conferencing use in learning

What can the students do as individuals?

Cool Web 2.0 Use – a student demonstrates a creative use of a cool tool of choice

Flight Simulation- a student plans a flight to and from an airport; uses flight sim software on site (Microsoft)

Gaming- a student practices and plays a given game for high points, game title announced onsite

Networking- after taking a written test -a student troubleshoots network issues

Programming a Video Game- a student brings own laptop and extension cord, software is loaded onsite,

student learns a programming language onsite, no advanced programming is needed to participate http://www.cs.engr.uky.edu/~jurek/Contest/

Racing to the Future: Careers in Science and Technology from the Racing World-a student’s car will race on a slot car track for fastest speed; best design; by email invitation only due to limited race cars

Robot Use- a student's robot demonstrates a task and the student discusses the task the robot performed

Scripting – a prompt is given to a student 72 hours before state; student creates a solution (Windows scripting)

Tech Quick Recall- a student quickly replies to general technology questions using a clicker device

Web Design- a student brings own laptop and extension cords; given a prompt, student designs a web page in a given time onsite; some connectivity available

63

SELECTING JUDGES: FALL AND STATE EVENTS

Student projects, products and services are a vital part of the STLP program. Schools may participate in different levels of involvement. There are two main events outside the school and district level of involvement: fall showcase and state competition.

Judges and volunteers are needed for these events.Judges for STLP events are very important. Select a person your group would want to have representing your school.

Students gain leadership and technology skills when asked to talk about what they know.

All schools being judged in the fall and at state must provide a judge in one of these ways: 1. Provide a showcase project judge in the fall or at state2. Provide a fall judge for services in the fall or at state3. Provide a judge for cyber reporters in the fall 4. Provide a presenter judge for fall interviews or state judging5. Provide a judge for live competitions at state6. Provide a virtual judges for winter scoring of products

TO FIND A JUDGE:

Selecting a person to list online during your application: Can your judge be trusted to evaluate other school projects, products, or services? Can your judge use ½ day to judge and time to travel to the event in the fall or 1 full day for state? Does the judge understand the use of technology and/or has specialized expertise in tech or instruction? Will your judge read and reply to any emails in a prompt fashion? Will the showcase project judge (ONLY) take the judge’s online course? Has your judge scored at fall showcase or state before?

The school needs to:1. Contact the person and ask them to serve by sharing the information 2. List the person’s name and email when applying to attend fall and state events3. Make sure the showcase project judge completes the online course training prior to fall or state 4. Remind the judge ahead of time to attend the event5. Have a stand by judge in case of an emergency

JUDGES WILL: Arrive by assigned time and sign in to represent the school Not judge their own school Receive final training on site

SHORTAGE OF JUDGES AT FALL SHOWCASE OR STATE Schools without a judge will not be scored.

64

A shortage of judges can also affect the interviews and scoring of other categories at fall showcase and state.A judge is required.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT JUDGES?Contact Elaine Harrison Lane by email.

ANNUAL AWARDSTuesday, May 11, 2010Rupp Arena 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

The annual awards program is held at the end of the day’s activities on the Rupp Arena stage. All students, parents, teachers and community persons are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend.

Ambassadors award will be given to an individual for his/her continual dedication to STLP at the local, district or state levels.

Beth Henderson 120% Giving Award will be given to STLP Coordinators that have shown extra effort and passion with STLP. This award is named for the late STLP Coordinator Beth Henderson of Christian County.

Friends of STLPSchools may nominate a person(s), business or agency that has supported STLP. Support can be in-kind, technical advice, and other resources.

Live Competition Performances Performances recognized at the awards program may include bench challenge, cinemania, cool web 2.0 use, designed game, flight simulation, gaming, Minds On, networking, programming, Race to the Future, RCX, robotics, scripting, service help desk, tech quick recall, ThinkQuest, video conferencing use, and web design.

Outstanding Student, School and District16 Outstanding students, Gold and Silver Schools, Titanium and Platinum Districts and special projects will be recognized each year.

School Projects from Gold SchoolsSchools are recognized for school projects that are carried out during the year. A school, a CIO, TIS, LMS, parent or school person, can nominate projects. Retaining Gold School projects are automatically nominated when the email arrives and contains their favorite project.16 There is a rubric for: Outstanding Student, Gold/Silver and District Awards

65

Showcase Projects at StateThese judged projects will be recognized: Best in Group, Runners Up, Three Best in Kentucky.The Three Best In State projects may accept the invitation to represent Kentucky at ISTE 2010 Student Showcase June 27-June 30 in Denver, Colorado (approval pending). Funds will be provided to assist the team attending ISTE 2010. Permission to attend the ISTE event needs to be gained from the schools’ principal, DTC/CIO, Superintendent and School Board.

STLP Finalist Products The top two finalists per category per grade level will be recognized on stage. The categories are: Animation, art (original digital art, graphic design digital art, original digital photo, manipulated digital photo), digital citizenship, manipulated digital music, video (documentary, feature, PSA), technical writing, storytelling (text produced)

STLP ServicesThese groups will be recognized at the awards program:

Presenters EngineersCyber Gazette ReportersSchool Services: web sites, newscasts, podcasts/radio

66

SCHOOL AWARD: SILVER & GOLD

Outstanding SchoolsA school may apply for Gold and Silver17 Status and be recognized at the annual awards program. Using the rubric on page 64, schools create a PowerPoint presentation that documents what the STLP is doing. The major components are: targeting the mission and goals, describing types of projects, detailing recruitment membership process, describing community awareness, stating the vision of the STLP program, and discussing the school’s participation as a representative of STLP outside their building.

SILVER: Schools that reach the Silver Status level may reapply for Gold Status. GOLD: Once a school has reached the Gold Status, the school is gold.RETAIN GOLD: All schools that reach gold status are asked to update the status with an email each year. The email prompt will ask coordinators to describe membership, recruitment and favorite project of that year. This allows a school to Retain Gold Status each year. Each year, Retain Gold Schools are asked to stand during the awards.

Statistics of Gold and Silver

27 Schools Gold and Silver 2009 26 Schools Gold and Silver 2008 57 Schools Gold and Silver 2007 54 Schools Gold and Silver 2006 61 Schools Gold and Silver 2005 50 Schools Gold and Silver 2004

60 Schools Gold and Silver 2003 39 Schools Gold and Silver 2002 41 Schools Gold and Silver 2001

27 Schools Gold and Silver 2000________

TOTAL: 442 Gold Schools

RETAIN GOLD in 2009 189 Gold Schools

The list of STLP Gold and Silver Schools are listed online.

The rubric for submitting a gold and silver PowerPoint based upon the rubric.

LAPEL PINFrom the STLP web site, schools can order lapel pins to match their status. The lapel pin order form and costs are online at the STLP KDE website.

17 Gold is the highest school award given. If a school applies for Silver Status and then applies for Gold Status, the gold year will be the date listed.

67

Lapel pin orders can be placed twice a year. Orders received by January 1 and June 1 will be filled those two times a year.

FOR ALL SCHOOLS- STLP - red and black STLP letters lapel pin

SILVER STATUS-Silver STLP School – silver color STLP letters lapel pin

GOLD STATUS- Gold STLP School – gold color STLP letters lapel pin

Are you a new coordinator or CIO and unsure of the school’s status? Visit the KDE STLP web site to view list of current Gold and Silver Schools.

68

DISTRICT AWARD: TITANIUM & PLATINUM Outstanding DistrictDistricts may apply for platinum and titanium status and be recognized at the annual awards’ program. Using the rubric, a district may prepare a web site, a notebook or request the Word file documenting each rubric area. Deadline Feb. 15.

Statistics on Platinum 18 Districts : 19

2004 Barren County2004 Crittenden County 2004 Kenton County2004 Pike County

2005 Fayette County2005 Magoffin County

2006 Bourbon County2006 Covington Independent 2006 Jackson County 2006 Jefferson County2006 Shelby County2006 Taylor County

2007 Meade County2007 Montgomery County

2008 Ashland Independent 2008 Newport Independent

2009 Christian County2009 Danville Independent2009 Warren County

Statistics on Titanium 19 Districts : 1

18 Platinum is the highest level of the district award19 Titanium is the second level of the district award

69

2008 Madison County

Contact Elaine Harrison Lane for help or questions.Elaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov or 502.564.2020 x 236

70

COMPETITION CATEGORIES DECISION GRIDCATEGORY STUDENT SKILL SET NUMBER

ALLOWEDDEADLINE RUBRIC

Animation Product Creates animated learning Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 50Bench Challenge Troubleshoots technology – Must be 2 members 2 Students Mar 15 LIVECinemania Creates video on given topic in 48 hours Team Mar 15 LIVECool Web 2.0 Use Demonstrates a creative use of tool of choice Individual Mar 15 LIVECyber Reporter Service Writes about events Individual Oct. 30 Rubric pg 46Designed Video Game Invents own working video game 1-2 Students Mar 15 LIVEDigital Art Product Creates best digital art (Original, graphic

design, photo, manipulated photo)Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 52

Digital Citizenship Product Creates original learning in this topic Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 51Digital Music Product Creates best digital music (Electronic) Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 53Digital Video Product Creates best digital video (Doc, feature, PSA) Team Jan. 15 Rubric pg 54Engineer Service Utilizes knowledge to problem solve tech Individual Oct. 30 Rubric pg 42-43Flight Simulation Takes a test, creates a flight plan Individual March 15 Rubric pg 57Gaming Utilizes thinking, logic in video games Individual March 15 LIVEHelp Desk Service Solves technology issues; documents solution 1-2 Students March 15 Rubric pg 58Minds On Solves prompt with creative-innovative solution 1-2 Students March 15 LIVEMobile Apps Creates a mobile application for a device 1-2 students March 15 LIVENetworking Utilizes knowledge to problem solve network Individual March 15 LIVEPresenter Service Presents on a given topic and teaches others 1-2 Students Oct. 30 Rubric pg 48-49Programming Video Game Utilizes logic and programming knowledge Individual March 15 LIVERCX Competes from regional to state in RCX Team May 1 Rubric pg 59Robot Use Uses robotic programming and logic Individual March 15 Rubric pg 60School Services Creates school web site, newscast, podcast/radio Team Oct. 30 Rubric pg 47Scripting (Windows) Creates a scripting solution from prompt 72 hrs Individual March 15 LIVE Showcase Project Creates a project because of interest & need,

5 types (com service, entrepreneurial, global, instruction, technical)

1-4 Students Oct. 30 Rubric pg 44-45

Storytelling Product Creates best text storytelling piece Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 55Tech Quick Recall Answers technology questions with clickers Individual March 15 LIVETechnical Writing Product Creates best technical writing Individual Jan. 15 Rubric pg 56ThinkQuest in KY Creates a web site on one topic Team March 15 Rubric pg 61Video Conferencing Use Describes video conferencing use in learning Team March 15 LIVEWeb Design Creates web pages using a prompt Individual March 15 LIVE

AWARD RUBRICS CATEGORY DEADLINEFriends of STLP Community Award Feb. 15 Rubric pg 62Outstanding Student Student Award Feb. 15 Rubric pg 63Gold and Silver School School Award Feb. 15 Rubric pg 64Titanium & Platinum District Award Feb. 15 Rubric pg 65-67

71

RUBRIC: ENGINEER REQUIRED QUESTIONSFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship(Page 1 of 2)

Skill sets: Students demonstrate communication skills, problem solving, and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology.

All selected engineers for state need to attend the state awards and will be recognized

Name: ____________________________________________

Grade level: 8 9 10 11 12

School Name: ____________________________________________

District: ____________________________________________

Engineers are to bring the answers to these questions when attending the fall showcase. STLP Coordinators, please give to the applicant electronically so they can bring clearly typed answers.

1. Please explain in your own words why you are applying for this position. How do you believe you will benefit from this experience?

2. Please list any advanced placement courses you are taking or have taken:

3. Please list any technology courses you are taking or have taken:

4. Please list certifications you hold or currently working on (A+, CNE, CNA, MSCE):

5. Please list any extra-curricular technology activities you participate in:

6. Please list any non-technology extra-curricular activities you participate in:

7. Do you hold any leadership positions? If so, please list:

8. If you have any after school jobs, please list them and describe your responsibilities briefly.

9. Are you ever called upon to assist others in your school with technology?

10. Describe the kinds of assistance that you provide:

11. How long have you been involved with STLP?

12. Give an example of how you follow directions and rules in school and when on a trip.

72

RESUME REQUIREMENTS Prepare a resume that reflects student skill sets and rubric.Resume should be printed on the front of 1 page only (not a two page resume).The student brings the one page resume to the fall showcase.

TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENTSStudent candidate for engineer, asks 2 persons to prepare a one-page letter.Student may ask persons from school, district or community to write this formal letter.The student brings the two letters to the showcase and present the letters to the judges.

NOTE: Without letters and resume, the engineer candidate cannot sit for an interview.

73

RUBRIC: ENGINEER SERVICEFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship(Page 2 of 2)

Skill sets: Students demonstrate communication skills, problem solving, and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology.

STUDENT: Present judges with the questions, 2 letters of recommendation and a resumeSCHOOL COORDINATOR NOTE: ONLY 2 students allowed to apply per school

Name: _________________________________________________________________

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

Grade: (Mark one): 8 9 10 11 12

TIER 1 SCREENING DescriptorsInterview Preparation Questions, letters, and resume are

given to judges in order to be interviewed

MARK

YES NORequired Group Meeting on Site Applicant arrives on time for group

meeting and secures an interview time

MARK

YES NO2 YES move to Tier 2 Scoring

TIER 2 JUDGING Criteria ScoreAdvanced Preparation and Technical Skills (Software preparation, LAN/WAN, wireless and wiring, classes taken, independent studies, on-line learning, work experience)

Advanced learning in topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

General Motivational & Work Skills Willingness to work 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Positive attitude 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10High level of motivation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10STLP Experience 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Leadership Qualities Ability to lead and follow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Complete a task assigned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Work independently 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Communication skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10STLP Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 110:

Student wasNOT SELECTED THIS YEAR ____

74

SELECTED AS AN ALTERNATE___ SELECTED AS JUNIOR ENGINEER_____

75

RUBRIC: SHOWCASE PROJECT (Page 1 of 2)From Fall Showcase to State Championship

Judges will visit the table and ask questions. Students have within the 10 min. to discuss project, answer judges’ questions, and show any products.

TITLE OF PROJECT:_______________________________TYPE: CS EN GC IN TECHAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

BOOTH DESIGN and ENHANCEMENTWhat props or visuals are used to draw the audience? How have students made decisions in project design and layout?

A few props or visuals are present ortable extends from allotted size

Props and visuals are pleasing and have some relation to the content; table is within allotted space

Props and visuals enhance the content and draw the audience; students were involved in project design and layout; table is within allotted space

Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATIONHow did the persons (1-4 or more) in the project collaborate? The project shows what higher order thinking? (Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation)

No or little critical thinking, communication and collaboration during the project

Some critical thinking, communication and collaboration were noted

Critical thinking, communication and collaboration during the project supports and extends the learning

Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONHow does the project show creativity and innovation?

The project has little creative or unique features

The project has some creative or unique features

A strong creative impact in design, implementation and impact, developed innovative products, processes, ideas

Score 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PRODUCTIVITY/TECHNOLOGYWhat products were developed and integrated to support the project?

There should be no question on student practice of ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology in producing products.

The project uses one expected technology to create 1 product; Students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology in producing products

A few products were created; Students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology in producing products

The project uses a variety of technology tools to create many products for various purposes & audiences to support the learning; Students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology in producing products

Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10PROJECT IMPACTWhat impact did the project have? (On a person, persons, classroom, school, or community) Were any local community or global partnerships formed?

No or little evidence of student, classroom or community impact

Some evidence for student, classroom or community impact

Strong evidence the project made a difference; students can discuss the impact or provide data

Score 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STUDENT INTERVIEW(Age appropriate)Can students describe the project?What would the students change? (Reflection)What did the student learn? What did the students like best?

Students do not demonstrate a clear understanding of the project; No or little student engagement or students are not present or are late for interview/presentation

Some students can discuss the project; some student engagement

All students are clearly engaged and understand the project; the presentation is made in a cooperative, well-organized and professional manner (age appropriate)

76

Score 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 EVIDENCE OF

Project Plan Posted (1 Point) No plan posted No plan posted Plan PostedSTLP Logo Posted (1 Point) No STLP Logo No STLP Logo STLP Logo

0 0 1 2*An invitation to state will be sent to schools having a score of 100 or higher. Highest possible score is 112.

FINAL SCORE OUT OF 112*

Judges Initials: ____ ____ ____ _____ ____Showcase will be invited to state championship. ____Not this year ____Yes

Judges Comments:1.2.

77

RUBRIC: POSTED PROJECT PLANNER (Page 2 of 2)

ALL SCHOOL PROJECTS USE THISFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship

Post at the table so judges can view and mark the scoring rubric.

SCHOOL INFORMATIONSchool Name: ______________________________________________________________________

District Name: ______________________________________________________________________

STUDENT NAMES GRADE LEVELS

1. __________________________________ Elementary Middle School High School 2. __________________________________ Elementary Middle School High School

3. __________________________________ Elementary Middle School High School

4. __________________________________ Elementary Middle School High School

TITLE OF PROJECT: _________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF PROJECTThis type should match what the school entered during online registration. This is the category in which the project will be judged.

____ Community Service: projects that extend outside the classroom to help the school and community____ Entrepreneurial: projects that demonstrate a new way, idea or solution____ Global Connections: projects that collaborate with another classroom (local or global) ____ Instructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in learning ____ Technical: projects that are specific to hardware and software expertise, or use; or STEM20 topics

ANSWER: DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE AND OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT. (Enter this into the online registration)(Answer below, or post one front side of one sheet)

20 STEM= Science, technology, engineering or mathematics (Could include any of the four areas)

78

79

RUBRIC: CYBER REPORTER FOR THE CYBER GAZETTEFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship

Skill set: Students can communicate effectivelyAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Students may apply for cyber-reporter on the Cyber Gazette 2010

Two applying students cover events in the school and community and post written stories by Dec. 15 One article is written by applying students and posted for review/judging/scoring

The applying student writes and posts by Dec. 15 one piece to be consideredCHOICES OF TYPES OF PIECES:

Instructional Practice PieceTechnology integration in a classroom, school or work placeIncludes an original imageFall Showcase- A Moment in Time PieceCovers an event at the fall showcaseIncludes an original image

Limit of two students per school may post work by Dec. 15 School selects the location to post Cyber Reporters will be selected by Jan. 30 Selected Cyber Gazette Reporters 2010 will cover events at State Championship 2010 All selected reporters for state need to attend the state awards and will be recognized

The one online article will be scored using the following rubric below.

Name: _________________________________________________________________

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High School

TIER 1 SCREENING

Student posts one (Instructional Practice, Fall Showcase Moment in Time) piece by Dec. 15

No= issues accessing story; no scoringYes

The student practices ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology

No= no scoringYes

Criteria Score

TIER 2Purpose

Effective communication; ideas supported with engaging details; strong purpose and audience

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Organization Logical, coherent, correct and varied sentences; control of spelling and grammar

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Impact Audience is informed or entertained; 1 2 3 4 5

Ethics Proper language and copyright use 1 2 3 4 5

Images Image adds to the understanding of the story 1 2 3 4 5

80

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 35:

Judges Initials: ____ ____ ____ _____ ____

Judges Comments:

Cyber Reporter will be invited to state championship. ____Not this year ____Yes

81

RUBRIC: SCHOOL SERVICES INTERVIEWFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship

Skill set: Students can communicate effectively with an audience at school/communityAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Some schools provide a communication service to the school by:Creating, producing and maintaining school podcasts/radioCreating and maintaining school web pagesProducing school news broadcasts

Register the service onlineo Describe the service purpose onlineo Explain online the history of the service in the school

On site at Fall showcaseo A team of 1-2 students describe and discuss the service with a judge

If invited to state, team will display the service for final judging

Fall showcase judges will score using the following rubric below.

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

Service Title: _____________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High School

TIER 1 SCREENING

Students arrive on time Students signed up for a time to discuss the service

YESNO= no interview

Criteria Score

TYPE ____ School podcast/radio____ School web site____ School news casts

NA

TIER 2Purpose

Service has a purpose to the school and in the STLP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

History The service is explained well by the team

___ New first year service___ Some history of service___ Several years of history

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No points for years as service.

Impact The service helps others 1 2 3 4 5

82

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 25:

Judges Initials: ____ ____ ____ _____ ____

Judges Comments:

Service will be invited to state to display and compete. ____Not this year ____Yes

83

RUBRIC: PRESENTER FALL INTERVIEW From Fall Showcase to State Championship

Skill set: Students present and discuss a topic with a judgeAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High School

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High School

TITLE OF THE SESSION: _______________________________________________________

Fall Showcase Scoring Schools may register up to two titles, with 1-2 student presenters per title At fall showcase, each presenter will be interviewed for 10 minutes Schools will sign up at 9:30-10:00 for a time to present to the judges on site Student presenters will have 3 minutes to present 3 slides printed from their presentation

o No set up of equipment is allowed

Tier 1 Screening Criteria ScoreLEADERSHIP Students arrive on time If no, is not scored

INTERVIEWConcept Why did you select this topic to teach?

Who will do what?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Topic Planning How will you go about collecting your information for teaching this topic?

1 2 3 4 5

Engagement of Audience How will you engage the audience at state?

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE SLIDES PERFORMANCE

Spoke loud enough, clearly 1 2 3 4 5

Demonstrated knowledge of content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Stayed within the allotted 3 minutes 1 2 3 TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 38:

Judges Initials: ____ ____ ____ _____ ____

Judges Comments:

84

Presenter will be invited to state to present and compete. ____Not this year ____Yes

85

RUBRIC: PRESENTER AT STATE JUDGINGFrom Fall Showcase to State Championship

Skill set: Students present and discuss a topic while keeping the audience engagedAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High SchoolName: _________________________________________________________________

Grade level: Elementary Middle School High School

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

TITLE OF THE SESSION: _______________________________________________________

TIER 1 SCREENING Leadership

1-2 students arrive on time or less than 5 minutes late

YES NOIf late, no presentation allowed by students

TIER 2 State Judging Criteria ScoreLEADERSHIPJudges record minutes below: Set Up Time ___ Break Down Time ___

Elementary students set up within 15 minutes with little adult help High and middle school students set up within 10 minutes with no adult help

0 1 2

CONTENT Demonstrates knowledge of content; discusses topic well

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VISUALS/HANDOUTS Visuals enhance the learning; use fits need

1 2 3 4 5

AUDIENCE Speaker(s) keep the audience engaged

1 2 3 4 5

TECHNOLOGY USE Resources used are rich and appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

COPYRIGHT Intellectual property and copyright rules are followed

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Good eye contact;well prepared, enthusiastic

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Presentation TimeJudges record minutes below: Presentation Start Time ___ Presentation End Time ___

Presentation stays within the total 30 minutes time block in set up, tear down and speaking

0 1 2

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 54:

86

Judges Initials: ____ ____ ____ _____ ____

Judges Comments:

87

RUBRIC: ANIMATION PRODUCT From Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a digital art product online by January 30; Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Skill set: Students use technology to create an animated productStudents demonstrate communications, productivity and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

This category is for individual student work. No group work. Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region First and second place will be recognized at awards Limit of 2 art titles per category per school

o Only 2 titles per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENING The piece can be viewed by the online judge; YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text is school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Purpose Strong purpose, proper treatment of subject, awareness of audience

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Design Images/font/diagrams/graphics enhance the product 1 2 3 4 5

Function Functions as an animation; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Creativity/Originality Unique, imaginable and innovative; visual appealing; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 35:

88

RUBRIC: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PRODUCT From Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a digital writing product online by January 30Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Skill set: Students produce digital citizenship products with software Students demonstrate communications, productivity and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

This category is for individual student work. No group work. Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best digital citizenship products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region First and second place winners will be recognized at awards Digital Citizenship

A student creates original learning on digital citizenship topics http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/

Limit of 2 titles per school o Only 2 titles per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENING The piece can be viewed by the online judge; YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text/images are school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Purpose/Audience of Digital Citizenship

Technology topic had clear appropriate focus/message/purpose, voice and tone

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Elements Included Digital:CommerceLawHealth & Wellness

Rights & ResponsibilitiesEtiquetteSecurity

LiteracyCommunicationAccess

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Creativity/Originality Original, imaginable and innovative in content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Images/diagrams Appropriate image or diagram, image adds to the learning; visual appealing to reader

1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 35:

89

RUBRIC: DIGITAL ART PRODUCTFrom Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a digital art product online by January 30; Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Students demonstrate communications, productivity and innovation.Skill set: Students produce original digital art with softwareAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Winning art will hang at the Explorium for the Lexington Downtown Gallery Hop in June Winning art will travel to next fall showcases across Kentucky.4 Categories of art:Graphic Design: original text and image created by the student Software is used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

Original Art: original image created by the student

Original Photo: original digital image taken by the student

Photo Manipulated: original digital image taken by the student is manipulated with software to create an original new image Manipulation could include objects being added/ removed or filter effects applied to the original image.

This category is for individual student work. No group work. Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best art products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region First and second place will be recognized at awards Limit of 2 art titles per category per school

o Only 2 titles per category per school will be virtually judgedState Championship

If selected as a finalists, bring only the hard copy Frame the digital art with a black or white paper mat Print the art on paper, secure Velcro to product back, create label electronically Label includes student name, grade school name, district name, title, category, and software used Attach the label to the front left bottom corner of mat Size of framed matted piece can not be over 8.5 x 11 inches

TIER 1 SCREENING The piece can be viewed by the online judge; YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text is school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Creativity/Originality The piece stands out as unique and original 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Interest Image or design catches and maintains the viewer's interest (visual communication)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

90

Visual Impact Color, image supports the desired mood 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 30:

91

RUBRIC: DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTFrom Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a digital music product online by January 30; Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Students demonstrate communication, productivity and innovationSkill set: Students produce a digital music piece with software All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Digital Music:Electronic manipulation of an original sound recording and/or existing samples which results in producing a new, original music piece. Work is creatively modified to reflect the uniqueness from the original sampleSamples are original or existing samples

This category is for individual student work. No group work. Post the product online, location online is a school choice, listing source of sample Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best music products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region Must be in MP3 format - link directly to the file Electronic piece length is ~ 3 minutes or less

First and second place winners will be recognized at awards Limit of 2 music titles per category per school

o Only 2 titles per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENING The audio piece can be heard by the online judge; YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny words are school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Creativity/Originality Unique and holds interest. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Sample Source of Sample is listed online with MP3 link 0 5

Sample is from an online or software source ORSample is original and created by student

2Bonus 2

Compositional Effectiveness

Effectively achieve the composers intended effect 1 2 3 4 5

Elements of Music Effectiveness

Piece has evidence of intentional form or structure (i.e. AB, ABA, Rondo, verse/chorus, experimental)Melody (tune), if appropriate - Rhythmic integrityHarmony, if appropriate - TimbreDynamics - Tempo

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

92

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 32:

93

RUBRIC: DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCT From Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a digital video product online by January 30; Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Skill set: Students create a video in one of the categories below Consents for persons in the video; for shooting on location; is on record and filed at the schoolAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Students demonstrate communication, productivity and innovation This category is for 1 student to a team of students Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best video products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region Must be in WMV, AVI, MOV format First and second place winners will be recognized at awards Category type of video to submit:

1. Documentary: tells a story or recorded history of an event or person; 2. Feature: a feature or a short piece to inform or entertain3. Public Service Announcement (PSA): a marketed product or idea; persuasive and precise

First and second place videos per category per grade will be recognized at the awards program Limit of 2 video titles per category per school

o Only 2 titles per category per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENINGUp to the first 5 minutes of the video will be screened

The piece can be viewed by the online judge Piece must be in WMV, AVI, MOV format

YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text/images are school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING CRITERIA MARK ONLY ONE in the next section

Mark One:1. Documentary

Video piece has purpose to teach viewer; history or event is well documented and well organized

2. Feature Video piece informs or entertains the viewer;

3. PSA(Commercial)

(Points deducted for over time limits)

Video piece is persuasive and precise for one of three time limits: 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds

Video Category Type School placed video into the correct category O 5

Credits All music, images, websites are credited properly at end of video (Doc and Feature) and/or credits are included on the online link (PSA)

0 5

Creativity/Originality Video is creative, imaginable and or innovative; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Production Quality Clear; appealing; audio and images fit the mood 1 2 3 4 5

94

Video show planned shots and good editing; includes steady shots (use of tripod); a variety of shots (close-ups, wides, pans, tilts, zooms, trucks, dollies)

1 2 3 4 5

Voice quality is good; can be heard/understood very clearly; internal and external microphones were used

1 2 3 4 5

Used appropriate lighting and extra lights, if needed

1 2 3 4 5

Images, interviews, voiceover text, sound/music enhance the piece

1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 45:

95

RUBRIC: STORYTELLING PRODUCT From Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts an original digital story online by January 30Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Skill set: Students produce digital writing with software Students demonstrate communications, productivity and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

This category is for individual student work. No group work. Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best storytelling products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region First and second place winners will be recognized at awards Digital Storytelling

A written piece tells an original story, may include original art or credited images The story must be in text for judges.

Limit of 2 titles per school o Only 2 titles per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENING The piece can be viewed by the online judge; YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text/images are school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Technology Technology was used effectively to create and enhance the written piece

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Purpose/Audience Clear appropriate focus/message/purpose, voice and tone appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Images/diagrams Appropriate image or diagram, image adds to the learning; visual appealing to reader

1 2 3 4 5

Ideas and Organization Engaging, logical, relevant details 1 2 3 4 5

Creativity/Originality Original, imaginable and innovative in content

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Language Mechanics No errors in spelling or punctuation; 1 2 3 4 5

Vocabulary Language is concise; Vocabulary adds to the piece

1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 50:

96

RUBRIC: TECHNICAL WRITING PRODUCT From Virtual Judging to State Championship

A student posts a technical writing product online by January 30; Finalists will be selected by March 1 for state championship.

Skill set: a student produces a technical writing piece to explain media. Students demonstrate communications, productivity and innovation.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

This category is for 1 student to a team of students Post the product online, location online is a school choice Register the title of the product online by January 30 Best technical writing products will be invited to state championship to display as best in region First and second place winners will be recognized at awards Technical Writing

A written piece that explains and helps someone use technology Limit of 2 titles per school

o Only 2 titles per school will be virtually judged

TIER 1 SCREENING The piece can be viewed by the online judge;

YES NONo = no scoring

Intellectual property is respected;Copyright rules are followedAny text/images are school appropriate

YES NONo = no scoring

TIER 2 VIRTUAL SCORING

CRITERIA SCORE

Technology Technology was used effectively to create and enhance the written piece

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Purpose/Audience Clear appropriate focus/message/purpose, voice and tone appropriate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Images/diagrams Appropriate image or diagram, image adds to the learning; visual appealing to reader

1 2 3 4 5

Ideas and Organization Engaging, logical, relevant details 1 2 3 4 5

Creativity/Originality Original, imaginable and innovative in content

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Use of Piece Impacts learning, informs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Language Mechanics No errors in spelling or punctuation; 1 2 3 4 5

Vocabulary Language is concise; Vocabulary adds to the piece

1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 60:

97

RUBRIC: FLIGHT SIMULATIONLive Performance at State Championship

Skill sets: Students use technology to plan an aviation flightAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

At State Championship: Each student will complete an Aviation flight simulation quiz based on his or her grade level- elementary,

middle or high school. Those scoring above 80% will be given a take-off time to return to the area for their short flight using the flight

simulation software. [HINT: Make sure the kids know the parts of an airplane.]

Students may study the map and mission plan form on the reverse side of the quiz while waiting for their take off time.

If waiting lines are very long, flight simulation sessions will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes. Students will be given flight missions that reflect an appropriate level of complexity. Best performances on flights will be recognized at the awards program.

Computer Hardware and Software. The following items will be used in the flight simulation competition. There are other hardware and software items that can be used in learning about aviation and flight. These items were selected based on performance and cost and are not endorsed in any form or fashion.Microsoft Flight Simulator X Standard DVD (about $19.99 each)Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick with 12 Button (about $24.99 each)

Tips for STLP Coach PreparationThere are two challenges in sponsoring this competition at your school. One is the technical aspect of the hardware/software. The second one is the aviation aspect of simulation. To get help with one or both aspects, here are some ideas:Recruit student(s) to learn software and teach you.Recruit an aviator from your school’s parent base.Visit local airport to gain aviation/technical support.

Tips for Student PreparationVisit your local airport with your parents and talk to pilots or other airport workers…find someone who can help you learn about aviation. Share the guidelines with them to learn the information.Have your parents purchase a flight simulation system (software and joystick - $50-$60) and practice, practice, practice! Contact a Civil Air Patrol squadron near your home and consider joining their aerospace education program. [http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm].

The Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington http://www.aviationky.org/KY Department of Aviation of the Transportation Cabinet http://transportation.ky.gov/Aviation/Civil Air Patrol http://www.kywgcap.org/ Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association http://www.aopa.org

SCHOOL NAME _______________________________________

GRADE LEVEL: Elementary Middle School High School

NAME : _______________________________________

98

Tier 1 ScreeningArrives on time for test

Tier 2 Criteria ScoreQuiz

Tier 3 Finalists Short Flight

TOTAL SCORE:

99

RUBRIC: HELP DESK SERVICELive Performance at State Championship

Skill sets: Students can present and discuss the school help desk with a panel of judges.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Presenters should be able to discuss the following questions: o Who is the customer baseo How long has the help desk been in placeo Who staffs the help desko What processes are usedo How are requests for support received by the help desk

(phone, e-mail, online submissions, etc)o How are records (data) kept over timeo How are requests tracked from start to finish

(utilizing a software tool, printed tickets in binders, etc)o What changes are implemented based on the data collected?

School: _________________________________________________________________

School District: __________________________________________________________

Help Desk Presenter: _____________________________________________________

Help Desk Presenter: _____________________________________________________

CRITERIA SCOREPresentation Demonstrates good eye contact; speaks

clearly; well-prepared 1 2 3 4 5

Customers Demonstrates knowledge of customers; procedures

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Processes Describes the process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Data Analysis Describes use of data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 35:

100

RUBRIC: RCX STATE COMPETITIONLive Performance Competition

Regional RCX competitions will happen prior to State Championship. Top teams from RCX regional tournaments will compete Use the Lego Robots to traverse the Ice Storm mat Goal is to outscore opponents Three divisional (EL/MS/HS) champions will be crowned Contact Brian Mercer, Campbell County TIS (Global) Visit the site for the scoring rubric and information to register this fall:

http://www.campbell.k12.ky.us/techresources/mercer/robotics/index.html

2009 RCX Mat and Competition at STLP State Championship

101

102

RUBRIC: ROBOT USE Live Performance at State Championship

Skill sets: Students program a robot for a taskAll students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.

Your challenge is to create a robot that is either a transformation of another item OR transforms the way you do a task. For example, you could create a robotic dog that is able to do some of the things a real dog does (i.e., catch a Frisbee, pull a sled, find a lost child, etc.) or you could create a robot that performs a task like mowing the yard or even picking crops. Remember that part of your score involves the story you tell about your robot and how it could transform our world.

SCHOOL NAME _______________________________________GRADE LEVEL: Elementary Middle School High SchoolNAME : _______________________________________

CRITERIA CRITERIA CRITERIAThe task was performed at a satisfactory level and the solution showed some creativity

The task was performed at a high level and the solution showed creativity

The task was performed at an exceptional level and the solution showed creativity

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4The robot used no sensors, but the student explained how the robot could be adapted to use a sensor

The robot used at least one sensor to perform the task

The robot used more than one sensor to complete the task

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4The robot showed minimal engineering, creativity, and building skills. The robot was sturdy, and the design was somewhat appropriate to the task.

The robot showed very good engineering, creativity, and building skills. The robot was sturdy, and the design was appropriate to the task.

The robot showed exceptional engineering, creativity, and building skills. The robot was very sturdy, and the design was exceptionally appropriate to the task.

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4Student did a satisfactory job describing the task the way it is currently done in the community or in the competition. The detail was at a satisfactory level.

Student did a good job describing the task the way it is currently done in the community or in the competition. The detail was at a medium level.

Student did an excellent job describing the task the way it is currently done in the community or in the competition. The detail was at a high level.

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4Student did a satisfactory job describing the robot and how the robot could do the task better than the 'traditional' way. Or, the student described the reason they chose to showcase this particular robot in the competition.

Student did a good job describing the robot and how the robot could do the task better than the 'traditional' way. Or, the student described the reason they chose to showcase this particular robot in the competition.

Student did an excellent job describing the robot and how the robot could do the task better than the 'traditional' way. Or, the student described the reason they chose to showcase this particular robot in the competition.

103

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4The props somewhat added to the presentation. Or, the students minimally used the competition props to enhance their presentation.

The props added to the presentation. Or, the students somewhat used the competition props to enhance their presentation.

The props greatly added to the presentation. Or, the students properly used the competition props to enhance their presentation.

SCORE POINTS: 0 1 2 3 4TOTAL SCORE OF 24:

104

RUBRIC: THINKQUEST IN KENTUCKY Live Performance at State Championship

SCHOOL NAME _______________________________________GRADE LEVEL: Elementary Middle School High SchoolTITLE : _______________________________________All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology

THINKQUEST WEBSITESCORE POINTSCONTENT Explores the topic in depth of information provided; inclusion of supporting details;variety of informational resources used; accurate, credible, current, supported by citations

0 3 5 8 10

WRITING AND ORGANIZATIONCorrect grammar, punctuation and spelling; concise and easy to understand; effectively organized to hold reader’s attention; easy transitions between sections

0 3 5 8 10

ORIGINALITY Creative; variety of information sources; primary sources; original artwork or multimedia recordings; content is the original work of the students.

0 3 5 8 10

EDUCATIONAL RELEVANCE Written and organized for student audience; effectively describes relevance to teaching and learning; educational and informative

0 3 5 8 10

GLOBAL IMPACT Topic is of global importance; presents diverse viewpoints; clear differentiation between fact and opinion; raises awareness; action steps; engages others to address the issue

0 3 5 8 10

CITATIONS Sources clearly identified and credited; if the website includes text, images, or other legally protected materials permission to use these materials is clearly stated or noted as public domain

0 3 5 8 10

COLLABORATION Include a candid narrative on how the team worked together to create the website, divide tasks, share responsibilities, and overcome challenges; share reflections on difficulties encountered, group problem solving, and teamwork as experienced during the competition

0 3 5 8 10

TEAM DIVERSITYStudent team members are located in, or come from, more than one country, region, socioeconomic, or cultural group.Site Profile and website explain how the team is diverse and the role diversity played in the development of the website.

0 3 5 8 10

WEBSITE STRUCTURE, APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONThe site’s design and layout make it easy to use. Every page is visually well organized.Colors, fonts, and overall layout are creative, artistic, consistent across the website and do not interfere with the ability to easily read content.There are no technical problems

0 3 5 8 10

MEDIA USECreative use of media; enhances presentation of information by engaging the user more deeply and illustrating key concepts

0 3 5 8 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 100:105

RUBRIC: FRIENDS OF STLP NOMINATION

Schools may nominate a person(s), business or agency that has supported STLP. Support can be in-kind, technical advice, and other resources. Schools should not nominate school personnel. Community persons, agencies and parents are usually nominated.

To nominate a person(s), business or agency that have supported STLP, please email Elaine Harrison Lane the following information by Feb. 15.

Copy this into an email and send to Elaine Harrison LaneElaine.harrisonlane@education.ky.gov

Friend Of STLP NominationName of STLP School: Address: City: State: Kentucky Zip: STLP Coordinator Name: District: Agency/Individual Name: Agency/Individual Address: City: State: Kentucky Zip:

Describe the collaborative project between STLP and the agency or individual:

Date of project:

Explain in 20 words or less why the Friends of STLP Award should be given:

Schools will be notified if the nominated person or agency is going to be recognized.

Schools may:Invite the nominated Friend to the annual awards orReceive the Friends of STLP award and then go to the individual/ agency and present them with the award

106

Criteria ScoreSupport Demonstrates support to the school 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 10:

107

RUBRIC: OUTSTANDING STUDENT21 AWARD

Schools may nominate two outstanding STLP students by February 15 The student must submit electronic web site URL, a PowerPoint, or virtual work The electronic work describes his or her technology and leadership skills using the sections below The students selected are recognized during the annual awards program Students can be recognized once during the P-12 school career at the annual state awards Many districts recognize outstanding students each year at district and school awards programs

Outstanding Student AwardSTLP Goals and Projects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(NETS Standard: Digital Citizenship)(TE POS Social, Ethical and Human Issues; TE POS: Research)PROVIDE EVIDENCE: What have you and your STLP members done in each of the 6 STLP goals? How have you used technology appropriately?

STLP Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(NETS Standard: Communication and Collaboration)(TE POS: Information and Communication)PROVIDE EVIDENCE: How have you shown leadership in your school and STLP? Any awards? What industry certifications do you hold or are working on?

STLP Products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(NETS Standard: Technology Operations & Concepts; Research and Information Fluency)(TE POS: Information, Communication, and Productivity; TE POS: Research)PROVIDE EVIDENCE: What products have you produced? (Individually or as a team) Why did you produce the product(s)? How were the products used?

STLP Services 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(NETS Standard: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making) (TE POS: Research, Problem Solving, & Innovation)PROVIDE EVIDENCE: What service and/or teaching have you provided a student(s), your school, district or community? What service or projects have you created or helped carry out?

STLP Creativity and Innovation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(NETS Standard: Creativity and Innovation) (TE POS: Research, Problem Solving, and Innovation)

21 The Refreshed National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) called ISTE Student Technology Standards and the Kentucky Department of Education Technology Program of Studies (TE POS) were used to create the sections for the nominated student.

108

PROVIDE EVIDENCE: How have you used an idea to make a change, discovery or improvement?

STLP Reflection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(TE POS: Communication) PROVIDE EVIDENCE: Discuss how STLP has made a difference in your life?

TOTAL POINTS OUT OF 60: ________

109

RUBRIC: SILVER AND GOLD SCHOOL AWARD

Electronic scrapbooks due by Feb.15STLP Emerging Silver School Gold School

State Recognized State-RecognizedEmail Elaine Harrison Lane to be listed as your school’s coordinator

State-Recognized Email Elaine Harrison Lane to be listed as your school’s coordinator

State-RecognizedEmail Elaine Harrison Lane to be listed as your school’s coordinator

Target STLP Goals

Scrapbook can include projects from May 200X Dec. 200X.

All scrapbooks need to be created with a standard piece of presentation software.

Schools may email presentation file, conformation will result upon receiving the email. CD disks may be mailed and will not be returned.

Electronic Scrapbook illustrates some of the STLP Goals.

Electronic Scrapbook illustrates all 6 STLP Goals.

Electronic Scrapbook describes:

How a school accomplishes all 6 STLP Goals

Data to support the questions below:

What process was used to recruit students? How Does your school encourage all students interested to join?

Does your membership reflect the diverse population of your school?

What process is used to increase community awareness of your projects? What process is used to increase community awareness of your STLP?

Include a picture of the STLP.

Link Projects Electronic scrapbook (in text and/or picture/graphics) includes:

Activities/Projects Have limited development

Electronic scrapbook (in text and/or picture/graphics) includes:

Activities/projects list: Involve the

community Teach others in

the use of technology

Assist the school technically

Assist classroom

Electronic scrapbook (in text and/or picture/graphics) includes:

Activities/project are fully developed Involve the community, Teach others in the use of

technology, Assist the school technically, Assist classroom instruction. Includes a visionary piece for

future STLP projects (What will your STLP be doing next year?)

110

instructionParticipate as a Representative of STLP

Describe how:

Students participate at local level a as a representative of STLP

Describe how:

Students participate at local, district level as a representative of STLP

Describe how:

Students participate at local, district, state, national level and/or public forum as a representative of STLP

Students and the STLP coordinator/coach can create scrapbooks.Schools submitting scrapbook URL and CDs will be notified to attend the STLP Awards. Silver and Gold Status will be announced at this annual awards event.Gold Schools should send an email to Retain Gold status by Feb. 15.

111

RUBRIC: TITANIUM & PLATINUM DISTRICT AWARD

The rubric is used to determine when district has reached Titanium or Platinum status. Platinum is the highest award for a district.Schools submit the evidence to Elaine Harrison Lane by Feb. 15.Districts may submit any of the following types of evidence.

Word File URL we site link PowerPoint

District Award: High Levels Of Involvement

School District Name: ____________________________DTC/CIO Name: ____________________________Year: 2008-2009Titanium (0-Up to 450) _____ or Platinum (Up to 451-500) Status ____

SCHOOL LEVEL (Total per level 100 Points)Do all STLP schools in the district have projects that support instruction?

(Up to 5 points)Documentation: List the instructional projects by school. (At least one project type per school)

Do all STLP schools in the district have projects that support the community? (Up to 5 points)Documentation: List the community projects by school. (At least one project type per school)

Do all STLP schools in the district have projects that support technical needs in the school or district? (Up to 5 points)

Documentation: List the technical projects by school. (At least one project type per school)

Are there opportunities in all schools for STLP students to build leadership skills? (Up to 10 points)Documentation: List the projects or activities that build leadership by school

Do all STLP schools encourage entrepreneurial thinking/opportunities for students? (Up to 10 points)Documentation: Memos, emails, expenditures by school

Do all STLP schools have schedules that allow interested students to participate and join anytime?(Up to 15 points)Documentation: Multi schedules to show how students participate or join in each school

Do all STLP schools in the district have multi grades/ages/membership?

112

(Up to 25 points)Documentation: Enrollment numbers by school, gap groups, gender

Do schools have stories/examples of students that have been impacted from participating in STLP? (Up to 25 points)Documentation: At least 25 stories from teachers, staff, parents, grandparents and community (different students, schools) Just include the person reporting the story. No student names are needed.

113

RUBRIC: TITANIUM & PLATINUM DISTRICT AWARD(Continue)

DISTRICT LEVEL (Total per level 100 Points)Does the CIO/DTC/District provide support with district coordinator, stipends or letters of commitment?

(Up to 5 points)Documentation: Board approval of stipend, coaches pay, letter of commitment

Does CIO/DTC/District provide support with STLP camps or special sessions? (Up to 5 points)Documentation: Camp registration or schedule docs

Does CIO/DTC/District provide support with internships, work or independent studies? (Up to 5 points)Documentation: List of businesses or school system internship dates, work schedules

Does the CIO/DTC/District provide support with scholarships opportunities? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: Awards program, newspaper articles, emails that support the KATC scholarships, business STLP scholarships started by district

Does the principal of each school and the DTC/District provide support for a district showcase? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: Schedules, brochures of event, URL at KDE of date

Does the CIO/DTC recognize projects that impact a school and/or community? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: Announcements, brochures

Does the CIO/DTC recognize outstanding STLP models in the district? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: Description of models that meet the needs of district/school

Does the school district have all schools registered? (Diamond District) (Up to 5 points)Documentation: State recognized list for district showing all schools in district

UNIVERSITY/REGIONAL LEVEL (Total per level 100 Points)Does a school in the district have students that attend a fall showcase?

(Up to 10 points)Documentation: List of students, brochure or schedule from showcase

Does a school in the district have students participating in the fall showcase? (Projects, cyber-reporters, services, presenters, engineers)

(Up to 20 points)

114

Documentation: Student rubrics, registration, brochure or schedule from showcase

Does the CIO/DTC/District support a school attending a fall showcase? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: Bus schedule, expenditures, subs

Does the district have more than one school attending fall showcase? (Up to 20 points) Documentation: List of all schools attending

115

RUBRIC: TITANIUM & PLATINUM DISTRICT AWARD(Continue)

UNIVERSITY/REGIONAL LEVEL (Continue)Does a school in a district provide a judge for fall showcase? (Parent, teacher, staff, community member)

(Up to 20 points)Documentation: Provide name of service or product

Does a district provide DTC/CIO/TIS to support the fall showcase? (Up to 15 points)Documentation: List of TIS that have helped at school level, district level and attending regional showcase

STATE LEVEL (Total per level 100 Points)Did the district support STLP schools (students or coordinators/coaches) attending State Championship?

(Up to 5 points)Documentation: List of ways in which support is offered

Does a school in the district have students attending State Championship in a category of INVITED PROJECTS, PRESENTERS, CYBER-REPORTERS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SPECIAL GROUP, AND/OR LIVE COMPETITIONS? (Up to 10 points)

Documentation: Registration copy

Does a school in the district participate in any collaborative projects, activities or events in the school, district, state or nations?

(Up to 20 points)Documentation: Lists ways in which schools collaborate.

Does a school in the district provide a judge to support the statewide event this year or last? (Up to 20 points)Documentation: Judges name in registration database

Does a school in the district have gold or silver status? (Up to 25 points)Documentation: Copy of the gold/silver certificate, or list from Elaine Harrison Lane

Do all schools in the district have gold status? (Up to 20 points)Documentation: Copy of the gold certificates for all schools, or list from Elaine Harrison Lane

116

NATIONAL LEVEL (Total per level 100 Points)How has the school gained recognition nationally due to STLP? How has a student been recognized nationally due to involvement in STLP? This can be in the last five years.

(Up to 100 points) Documentation: News release, certificate, national magazine, ThinkQuest Winner, web sites (outside KY, NECC schedule, NSBA schedule, any national org)

117