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• Team Requirements
• Prizes
• Judging & Rubric
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

No matter where you live in the world your community is unique. What can others learn from your area, your citizens, your natural or agricultural resources or your local and national treasures? What can you share with others that will enhance their view of your culture, your country or your heritage and our world? This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as you look at your community with new eyes and explore ways to share your findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource.

2010 Winners

First Place New High School - Buffalo Gap: A Gateway to the Texas Frontier

First Place Returning High School - Exploring Hawaii's Powerful Resources

First Place New Middle School - The Memphis Panda Project

First Place Returning Middle School - The Legend of Bass Reeves

2009 Winners

First Place High School - The Texas Cowboy Reunion: A Tribute to the American Cowboy

First Place Middle School - Ranch and Rodeo

2008 Winners

First Place - The Mound Builders, The Myth, The Legend, A Tale of Historic Treasures

Second Place - Fire Ants: The Real Ant Bully

Third Place - The Fascinating World of Aquaculture

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

• Teams will consist of middle or high school students grades 6 – 12 (ages 12 - 18) and one teacher sponsor.
• Teams will include a minimum of three (3) and maximum of six (6) presenting students.
• Teachers wishing to include an entire class in the research and development portion of the project are required to maintain a team of no more than 6 students to make the final presentation.
• Schools may have more than one team.
  

DATES

July 1 – November 15, 2010
Open Registration for Program Submissions

*Begin the process by filling out the submission form found on the KC3 home page. This form can be opened, saved and completed at a later date.

November 15, 2010
Deadline for Student Content Program Submissions

December 6, 2010 – March 31, 2011
Open dates for Student Program Presentations

*CILC will advertise your program and match you with an audience site. Your program will be bridged and taped for later viewing by KC3 Judges.

April 1, 2011
Program Judging Begins

April 29, 2011
Winners Announced

May 20, 2011
Prizes Awarded

JUDGING

All programs must be completed by March 31, 2011 to be considered for judging.

All programs will be reviewed by a panel of peer educators as well as members from TANDBERG (CISCO), CILC, and a representative from the field of technology and/or business. Evaluators will review program descriptions and a captured video field trip presented to a live class. Submissions will be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 on each of the following criteria. Based on the rubric below, twelve awards will be presented in the following four categories. First, Second and Third Place to a Middle School and a High School entering for the first time in KC3. First, Second and Third Place awards will also be presented to Middle Schools and High Schools participating on a returning basis to the KC3 ~ Kids Creating Community Content Contest since 2007.

PRIZES
1st Place (First Year Middle School, Returning Middle School, First Year High School, Returning High School)

• HD Camera and 1 year Subscription to a Tandberg Movi Account (PC or Mac based personal Videoconferencing System)
• Team will receive an engraved award.
• Teacher will receive one year Individual Premium Service Membership with CILC
• Team members will receive a Certificate of Participation

Scoring Rubric: Student Content Program
1 = weak     2 = fair     3 = good     4 = very good     5 = outstanding
Component	Criteria
Topic	Presentation aligns with the identified grade level. Topic had cultural/community significance. Topic lends itself to building greater understanding of our diversity.
Content Knowledge	Topic content is clear and meets presentation objectives. Content is educational, suitable to grade level participants. Demonstrates full knowledge of the topic, explains and elaborates.
Research	Evidence of Research on topic from more than one source
Presentation Strategies	Information presented in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow Age Appropriate Questioning & Response Skills Students properly generate questions from the audience The presentation incorporates interactive strategies/activities
Audience Engagement	Established rapport with the audience before and during the presentation Audience participation encouraged Variety of engagement techniques
Delivery	Enthusiastic, Expressive Voice Quality/Clarity/Tone Eye/Camera Contact Articulate, Comfortable communicating with the audience Program stayed within time limits (began &ended on time)
IVC Setting	Acceptable Transmission Delay Visually Appealing Quiet Auditory Background Worked to minimize distractions
Creativity	Original, Inventive Unique, fresh Captures audience attention Variety and blend of experiences for the audience
Visuals/Media/Graphics	Used effectively to reinforce or present material/concepts Appealing, Made presentation more interesting Are not used excessively but add to the presentation in a genuine way Varied and Appropriate
Presentation Team:	Worked well as a group Held audience interest/attention throughout Used technology effectively
Additional Materials Optional: (Bonus Points Awarded)	Support presentation objectives. Additional resources were available for audience participants Pre and/or post videoconference materials Activities, websites, wikis, blogs, reading material, vocabulary