STLP 2019-20 Rubrics & Scoring Guide
STLP 2019-20 Rubrics & Scoring Guide
What's it all about? ➜ This Google Sheet contains details on all of the competition categories ava
THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL STLP RUBRICS AND SCORING GUIDES
Posters
Resource: Access the STLP logo
Service Team: Engineers
Service Team: Live Production
DPOJ: Minecraft
DPOJ: Multimedia Content
DPOJ: Original Photo
DPOJ
Registration Clos
DPOJ: PSA Video
DPOJ: Screen Capture Tutorial
DPOJ: Technical Writing
Service Team: Block Code Crew
SumoBots
Bench Challenge
HAMPIONSHIP - TBA
DPOJ: Manipulated Image Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school Take one or more original im
Check back
DPOJ: Minecraft Team K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 1soon
entry for
per school NEW For 2020: Teams follow
updates.
DPOJ: Multimedia Content Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school Use digital tools to create ori
DPOJ: Original Photo Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school Enter original photos that util
DPOJ: PSA Video Team K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school The Public Service Announce
DPOJ: Screen Capture Tutorial Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school Screen capture tutorials are s
DPOJ: Technical Writing Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 entries per school Provides clear and precise in
Service Team: Block Code Crew Individual 6th - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 may apply per school Submit application with hop
Service Team: Blogger Corps ** Individual K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 2 may apply per school Submit blog entry based up
Service Team: Photojournalist Individual 9th - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 1 may apply per school Submit sample work in hop
Game Design Challenge Team 6th - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 1 team per school Game design involves system
UL Podcast Challenge Team K - 12th VIEW RUBRIC 1 team per school Create and share an origina
Invited from DPOJ round 1 (see 2A) Each product that is advanc
All judging done digitally DPOJ State rubrics are included in the DPOJ rubric links in Section 2 Since judging occurs all digi
Earn "Achieve" type badges VIEW BADGES No limit Earn public recognition for
Earn "Collaborate" type badges VIEW BADGES No limit Work with others to accomp
Earn "Contribute" type badges School wide K - 12th VIEW BADGES No limit Sharing content, news, idea
Earn "Progression" type badges VIEW BADGES No limit Level Up by earning cumula
School wide K - 12th
Earn "Challenge" type badges VIEW BADGES No limit Tackle new activity challeng
At the end of the STLP year, apply online Utilize the Gold Status appli
REVIEW LIST OF
Apply this year for designation next year CURRENT GOLD Gold Status application dea
Two options: Retain Gold or Request STATUS STLPs
"Retain" Gold Status is for S
Gold
"Retain" is for returning Gold Status groups School wide K - 12th 1 application per school Maintaining your school's G
Interview at Regionals with hopes to be on Social Media Arts Team at State. Promote State events via STLP social media platforms. Help announce W
Attend Regionals to gather info for writing sample blog entry about the event. Submit your finalized blog post as part of the DPOJ registration. No in
Visit the Hub and jump out to get info about each Regional location, including: Level 1 Project table assignments, Service Team interivew schedules,
When and where are the 2019 STLP Regional Events? Find out here... plus other important STLP dates for the 2019-2020 season
Book trailers are short multimedia products that capture the essence of a book (without giving away the ending) in the fashion of a Hollywood movie trailer
Look for creative students who produce digital art for projects, web sites, materials, etc. All original Digital Art work has no clip art or images from any other
Create original digital music piece using available software. Review rubric for details about how to properly document the type of music being produ
Use digital tools in any combination of music, sound effects, images, text, narrations and more to present a digital telling of their own original story.
Entries tell stories about a person, event, or a place from recent or past history. It may include some still images or other media but the majority sho
Students publish digital materials. Provide a URL link to a strong sample of how students are making publications for learning.
A Feature Video is a short piece used to inform or entertain the audience about a specific topic (of your choice).
Existing Girls Who Code groups enter their GWC project or a compliation of their challenges. Want to start GWC? Contact: laura.raganas@education
Software is used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. All aspects of the content
Infographics are visually stimulating ways to present data/information in a simplified and understandable manner. Create design elements such as charts,
Each year a new topic is introduced by the folks at KATE for their DPOJ category. Stay tuned for that updated rubric to release.
Take one or more original images and combines them, change them, add/remove items, etc., in order to create a totally new original image.
NEW For 2020: Teams follow the prompt provided and submit a video capture of their Minecraft build (and process document explaining their build
Use digital tools to create original content by combining at least three of the following media types: animation, audio, design software, images, interactive d
Enter original photos that utilize composition, framing, and feel without over dependence upon software enhancement (filters, effects, etc.)
The Public Service Announcement (PSA) video should market a product or idea and be persuasive. It meets the precise time limit of 15, 30, or 60 seconds
Screen capture tutorials are short multimedia products that utilize screen recording tools to actively teach a skill or process as it occurs on the narrator’s de
Provides clear and precise instructions or directions for using technology to solve a real problem. Student identifies a specific problem and provides a creat
Submit application with hopes of being selected to serve on Block Code Crew service team at STLP State. Help with the implementation of STLP Rob
Submit blog entry based upon experience at Regionals in the fall (see Section 1B). If selected, serve at STLP State as a guest blogger writing stories to
Submit sample work in hopes of being selected to serve on Photojournalist Team at State. Photojournalists work independently at State to capture
Great connections to DPOJ categories with thanks from partners at KET Education. Find tips on how to start creating media and learn how artists are
KET’s regional education consultants provide in-school consultations and trainings on a variety of topics and are ready to help your STLP leverage di
Grab a copy of a Google Sheet version of the DPOJ registration. Complete "offline" then copy/paste your entries into the DPOJ registration when you
Complete the online registration ahead of the deadline. Be sure to check all product URLs are directly accessible for judges. Deadline Jan. 8, 2020 (w
Get inspriation from the Digital Product Chapions from the 2019 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of DPOJ categories.
One student works as an individual (no teams) to solve a prompt by creating a script/code in a timed environment completely offline (bring your ow
Students that are experienced enter this category to take a test and show what they know and can do with a network.
Quick minds and fast fingers using a clicker system will allow your student to answer questions on technology topics.
Students work with components of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in building an understanding for the world of co
One student creates an original piece of art following the prompt within time limit. Category is a BYOD event
One student creates an original piece of art following the prompt within time limit. Category is a BYOD event
Capture an image based upon the given theme within time limit
One student builds a website on demand using a coding language instead of a GUI based web building program. This is a times challenge. Category
One student builds a website on demand focusing on design and creativity. This is a timed challenge. Category is a BYOD event.
Using student built robots (using all LEGO components only) two robots in a circular ring, with the goal being to push the opposing robot out of the ring with
The team MUST be made up of two students. The two students will answer questions. The best pair with a top combined score will troubleshoot a compute
Challenge is to create a robot that is either a transformation of another item OR transforms the way you do a task. Students bring their own robot.
The Top
Computer teams
Science is an exciting field choice for many students. Here students have an opportunity to learn a language on site and create a solution to the
from RCX
Produce a video, less than 3 minutes long, and post it online within 48 hours after registered teams recieve emailed instructions. Videos will be due
regional
tournaments
Students present how
will compete atthey help support technology within their school/district/community back home. Describe how technical support is provided
State
What is special about your town/local community? Create a travel campaign to highlight the best things about your hometown and share with judge
Championship
If your school has a news program, let us know more about it. Come describe the process you utilize to get the news show done on time. Create PSA video
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Create an original (short)
(minimum) and dramatic story, build an obstacle course as the stage for the story, and program a Sphero to navigate the stage autonomously wh
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NEWState 2020! Demonstrate your Swift app build for panel of judges. Lot's of great resources available inside the linked rubric!
(maximum)
NEW for 2020! Demonstrate your Swift app build for a panel of judges. View the rubric to check out all the resources available to your team!
Thinking about problems and finding solutions are part of the engineering world. Have a team create an original idea, products, or processes which
Game design involves system-based thinking, critical problem solving, art, storytelling, interactive design, game logic and rules, and computer skills. Prese
Create and share an original podcasting series using a variety of hosting options. Present and discuss your podcasting experience with judges.
Each product that is advanced by judges to State during the January DPOJ process will need to be re-registered with an updated URL for STLP State J
Link URLS to the Digital Products for State judging must be accurate, open, & not require a special account to view. If judges cannot access, no choic
Since judging occurs all digitally and all at once, access and accuracy of the links are vital. Double/triple check all links (even from outside of school)
Unlike in earlier years, Digital Products do not need to be dropped off to State judges in physical form. Judges will only utilize the URL links you prov
Digital Product finalists will be named 1st or 2nd place in their grade division during the STLP State Awards Show. If not present, your award will arr
DPOJ rubrics include scoring guides for both DPOJ and State judging events. Some are slightly different. Review all rubrics to understand what judge
Level 2 Project judging occurs during the morning session of STLP State. Project teams are now competing against other project teams (same Grade
assigned to into their judging group. Only one team from each Level 2 judging group will advance to Level 3. Level 2 Projects should be able to demo
developed and been deployed since Level 1 at Regionals. At least one completed Level 2 Team Reflection document should be provided for judges
Level 3 judging occurs in the afternoon immediately after Level 2 finalists have been announced. Reaching Level 3 means your project will be recogn
and is eligible to be names STLP Best Project in State for your Grade Division. Expect multiple judge visits and plan for converstational interaction...n
STLP is rubric driven and project rubrics are built around ISTE Standards for Students. Utilize these posters to help make the standards and Team R
Access the STLP logo (in various forms, styles, and colors). The STLP logo should be displayed proudly in your presentation and presentation space.
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Each STLP school is asked to complete the online form to help us know where our active STLP groups are located, how many students are participat
Annually completing the online form is a prerequisite for participation in any of the STLP Big 3 competitions (Regionals, DPOJ, and/or State).
The KySTLP listserv is a subscription based email group that allows STLP Coaches to crowd-source questions, ideas, etc. Take action to join or leave
Stay up to date on STLP events, see what other STLP groups are doing, and share what your STLP is doing! Follow from your Twitter, or create new a
Earn public recognition for completing tasks/participating in events. Example: register a project for a Regional event. Multiple Achievement Level Up
Work with others to accomplish STLP goals. Example: Google Meet with another STLP to peer review project presentations. Multiple Collabortion Le
Sharing content, news, ideas, feedback as a way to connect STLP with your school, parents, community and peers. Multiple Contribute Level Up bad
Level Up by earning cumulative badges. Example: compete in every catevgory of a Big 3 Event, like DPOJ. Multiple Progression Level Up badges are a
Tackle new activity challenges within a limited timeframe. Challenge badges are available only during specific windows of time throughout the STLP
Utilize the Gold Status application process as an activity for your STLP students. Let them work on the application as a team as an end-of-the-year a
Gold Status application deadline is near the end of the school year intentionally, as your STLP will reflect upon your activity over the current year to
"Retain" Gold Status is for STLPs with a current Gold Status designation. "Request" for STLP's that have allowed their Gold Status to lapse or are new
Maintaining your school's Gold Status is helpful. Current Gold Status schools have a greatly abbreviated application process when submitting to "Re
Letting your Gold Status lapse means your STLP will return the "Request" Gold Status application process.
Gathering Level Up badges is an important part of the Gold Status application process. The application will ask you identify how several of those bad
The Gold Status application review process is lengthy and takes the whole of "summer vacation" to complete. Expect to learn if your STLP acheived G
20 updated Swift App Design Challenge rubrics
wer judges’ questions and demonstrate (as needed). Compete against rubric, not others.
ide at least one completed copy of the Level 1 Team Reflection to judges.
ze these posters to help make the standards and Team Reflection meaningful to students.
eate high quality short films highlighting events happening at STLP State.
events via STLP social media platforms. Help announce Wall of WInners finalists.
ect table assignments, Service Team interivew schedules, directions, parking, bus info, internet in
nal Digital Art work has no clip art or images from any other source.
how to properly document the type of music being produced. Rock on!
ude some still images or other media but the majority should be motion footage.
sentation of ideas and messages. All aspects of the content should be original.
standable manner. Create design elements such as charts, graphs, maps, etc.
ecraft build (and process document explaining their build). Register intent to participate by DPOJ
es: animation, audio, design software, images, interactive device, text, and video.
at STLP State. Help with the implementation of STLP Robot World playground at State.
d, serve at STLP State as a guest blogger writing stories to cover events around venue.
Photojournalists work independently at State to capture imagery for use in STLP resources.
s on how to start creating media and learn how artists are using media in their artworks.
iety of topics and are ready to help your STLP leverage digital tools to enhance Media Fluency
py/paste your entries into the DPOJ registration when you're ready to submit.
are directly accessible for judges. Deadline Jan. 8, 2020 (will not be extended)
ry is a BYOD event
ry is a BYOD event
he goal being to push the opposing robot out of the ring within the time limit.
nity to learn a language on site and create a solution to the prompt. (BYOD)
ed teams recieve emailed instructions. Videos will be due in the days before State.
y back home. Describe how technical support is provided and share examples.
e best things about your hometown and share with judges. Category is BYOD.
utilize to get the news show done on time. Create PSA video and presentation display.
EM discipline subjects? Maybe an app that could help your school? Android apps only.
e in regional RCX competitions and earn a spot to compete for a State Championship.
d program a Sphero to navigate the stage autonomously while students narrate to judges.
eam create an original idea, products, or processes which solve a problem. Share with judges.
ve design, game logic and rules, and computer skills. Present your game to judges.
special account to view. If judges cannot access, no choice but to disqualify product.
ouble/triple check all links (even from outside of school) before submitting State registration
ysical form. Judges will only utilize the URL links you provide in your State registration.
LP State Awards Show. If not present, your award will arrive to school in weeks after event
htly different. Review all rubrics to understand what judges will be looking for.
now competing against other project teams (same Grade Division) that have been randomly
dvance to Level 3. Level 2 Projects should be able to demonstrate how the project has
eam Reflection document should be provided for judges.
unced. Reaching Level 3 means your project will be recognized on stage during the award show
ple judge visits and plan for converstational interaction...not your rehearsed presentation.
ze these posters to help make the standards and Team Reflection meaningful to students.
TLP groups are located, how many students are participating, etc.
-source questions, ideas, etc. Take action to join or leave the listserv at your own discretion.
r STLP is doing! Follow from your Twitter, or create new account for your STLP.
LP will reflect upon your activity over the current year to apply for Gold Status for next year.
P's that have allowed their Gold Status to lapse or are new to applying got Gold Status.
cation process.
e application will ask you identify how several of those badges were earned.
ation" to complete. Expect to learn if your STLP acheived Gold Status at the start of school.