Kentucky’s Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™) Handbook 2010-2011 By participating in STLP, a school enables students at P-12 to: fulfill the Mission and 6 Goals of STLP; to develop 21 st Century Skills; and to demonstrate the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS), and use the Kentucky Technology Program of Studies. STLP students should model good digital citizenship. Elaine Harrison Lane STLP Coordinator Kentucky Department of Education http://www.education.ky.gov/ [email protected]
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Kentucky’s Student Technology
Leadership Program (STLP™)
Handbook 2010-2011
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 to demonstrate the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS), and use the Kentucky Technology Program of Studies.STLP students should model good digital citizenship.
Elaine Harrison LaneSTLP CoordinatorKentucky Department of Educationhttp://www.education.ky.gov/[email protected] x 23615 Fountain PlaceFrankfort, KY 40601Elaine Harrison Lane welcomes input, suggestions and support from all who are interested in STLP
OVERVIEW:STLP Timeline and Important Dates 3 Mission and Goals 4 Why Join and Participate? 5 Five Levels of Involvement 6 Getting STLP Started 7 Recruitment of STLP Students; So Many Students Want to Join 8 Marketing the STLP Program 9 Major STLP Events 10 Technology Program of Studies 11 National Technology Standards 12 Accomplishing the Goals; Tips for Coordinators/Coach 13 STLP Resources 14 State Advisory Council 15-16
FOUNDATION:STLP is Projects 17 Outstanding School Projects 18 Best Showcase Projects In 2010 19 More Past Winning Project Examples 20 Seven Steps in Project Planning 21 STLP is Products 22 STLP is Services 23 Cyber Gazette Reporters 24 Presenters 25 School Communication Service 26 Technical Service 27 Production Company 28 Kentucky Army National Guard 29 Engineer 30 Help Desk 31
FALL SHOWCASE EVENT:Fall Showcase: A Regional Event 32 Fall Showcase FAQ 33
CERTIFING JUDGES:Selecting Judges to be Certified 34
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT:State Championship: Event 35 State Championship: At a Glance 36 State Championship: Invited Categories 37 State Championship: Live Performances 38
RECOGNITION:Annual Awards Program 39 School Award: Silver & Gold 40 District Award: Titanium & Platinum 41
OPPORTUNITY:STLP Alumni 42 STLP Opportunities ___________ 43-44 Copyright and Digital Citizenship 45
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RUBRICS:COMPETITION CATEGORIES DECISION GRID 46
FALL SHOWCASE CATEGORIES:Cyber Gazette Reporter _________ 47 Engineer Service _________48-49 Kentucky Army National Guard 50 Presenter Service Fall Interview & State 51-52 Showcase Project 53-55
WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING:INDIVIDUAL
Animation Product 56 Digital Art Product 57 Digital Citizenship Product 58 Digital Music Product 59 Digital Storytelling Product 60-61 Production Company 62 Technical Writing Product 63-64
TEAMDesigning for Gaming 65 Digital Video 66 Help Desk Service 67 School Newscast Service 68 School Web Site Service 69 UK Innovation & Engineering 70 UL Podcast Service 71
LIVE PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS: INDIVIDUAL
Dell Gaming 72 EKU Aviation 73 Enterasys Networking 74 Georgetown College Robot Use 75 Microsoft Live@EDU 76 2011 Open Topic: Cyber Defense 77 Proven Learning Quick Tech Recall 78 Racing to the Future 79 Scripting for Windows 80 Web Site Design 81
LIVE PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS: TEAM
Bench Challenge 82 Cinemania _______ 83 Geospatial Literacy 84 Heritage Council 85 Minds On ________ 86 RCX State Title 87 ThinkQuest in KY 88
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Tools for Effective Learning 89 UK Programming 90 Video Conferencing Use 91
NOMINATION AWARDS:Champion Award: CIO/TIS Award 39 Community Award: Friends of STLP 92 Student Award: Outstanding Student 93 School Award: Silver & Gold School 94 District Award: Titanium & Platinum District 95-97
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STLP TIMELINE & IMPORTANT DATES 2010-2011 August STLP students decide projects, products and servicesAugust-May District Showcases
October 15 Deadline to register online to attend a fall showcase
October 26 Fall KySTE, FrankfortOpportunity for new judges to be certified at KySTE meeting
Fall Showcase Dates Schools may attend the showcase of choice:November 10 Murray State University Showcase, Curris CenterNovember 11 University of Kentucky Showcase, Student Center BallroomNovember 16 University of Louisville Showcase, Student Activities Center November 18 Western Kentucky University Showcase, Diddle ArenaNovember 19 Northern Kentucky University Showcase, Student CenterNovember 22 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center Showcase, Pikeville November 30 Morehead State University Showcase, Adron DoranDecember 1 The Center for Rural Development, Somerset
December 30 Qualifying showcase project invited to state Cyber Reporter work from the fall showcase posted online Phase 1 of Kentucky Army National Guard essay posted onlinePresenters from fall showcase interviews notified for state
January 15, 2011 Cyber Reporters notified for state
February 15 All products registered and posted online for virtual judgingHelp desk and services posted for judging
February 28 DUE: New Silver and Gold Schools PowerPointRetain Gold Schools Email DocumentationCIO/DTC Champion Email Nominations Outstanding Student Nomination Online Documentation District Titanium /Platinum DocumentationFriends of STLP Email Documentation
March 15 Deadline to apply to attend State Championship in LexingtonDeadline to apply for Live Performance Competition Categories All schools attending must register online by March 15Product finalists, services and Production Company notified for State
April 13 Prompt given for Phase 2 Kentucky Army National Guard
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April 15 Opportunity for judges to be certified for State Championship judging
May 13 STLP State Championship and Annual Awards Lexington Convention Center (LCC) & Rupp Arena
June 26-June 29 STLP invited to ISTE, Philadelphia, PA (pending)
June-July-August Summer Camps, Community Events
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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 Goals1. 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.
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6. The STLP will develop instructional activities, which integrate technology and benefit the school and support the Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS).
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WHY JOIN AND PARTICIPATE?
How does my school join STLP?Schools may join and become state recognized by sending an email toElaine Harrison Lane [email protected] the STLP web site at: http://www.education.ky.gov or Google STLP.
What do STLP Schools and Coordinators do?Schools empower students to learn and use technology to achieve.Schools appoint an STLP Coordinator(s) to support and guide the students.Students create projects, 1 products or provide services to the school and community .The projects can be carried out before, during or after school. Schools may integrate STLP projects into the school coursework.Library Media Specialist (LMS) and school and district technology integration specialist (TIS) usually help support the program.STLP Coordinators may participate in training and annual events.STLP Coordinators are asked to review the Code of Conduct with students.
Why would I want my students to participate in STLP?Students’ technological skills increase impacting post secondary choices.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, communication and leadership skills.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 and be a global digital citizen.Students are to follow all instructions of the chaperone(s) and STLP Coordinator (s).
1 Project based learning: real ideas carried out with a real audience.
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.
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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 this competitive event.C. Some schools might attend and/or present at a 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 Philadelphia, PA June 26-29, 2011. The schools would be representing Kentucky on the national level. Engineers may be invited to ISTE 2011.(ISTE is the new name of NECC. NECC was sponsored by ISTE for 30 years.)B. Some schools might attend and/or present at a national conference and represent STLP.C. Schools may be involved with a global project.
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GETTING STLP STARTED1. Secure a person to be a STLP Coordinator/coach. Some STLP schools have more than one adult
helping to support the students' projects, products and services. Many parents and community persons support STLP.
2. Some districts offer stipends to coordinators/coaches. Some districts do not.3. Gain the endorsement of the Principal, Superintendent, and District Technology Coordinator
(DTC)/Chief Information Officer (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 doing, 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. When planning projects, products and services, consider the technology standards for students and teachers, the school's consolidated improvement plan, the needs and interests of the students and community. Student-designed projects, products and services drive STLP and impact learning and the school and community.
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.
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. Gain funding. Or raise funds. 17. Arrange for a judge to be at the events you decide to be involved with this year.18. Make sure the judge is certified.
19. Continue to market the program year round.20. Contact Elaine Harrison Lane anytime you have questions.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MAJOR STLP EVENTSSTLP 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 important links for STLP schools are listed on the STLP web site. http://tiny.cc/y22an
REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND ALL STLP EVENTS
Regional Fall Showcase
Winter Virtual Judging
State Championship
Schools decide which events in which to participate. All key deadlines and dates are on page 2 of the handbook.
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.Think about fundraisers to support meals, travel and over night stays
Obtain transportation to the event based upon school and board policyShare a bus with other schools in the district that are attending.
Belong to the listserv and read all listserv emails concerning the eventsJoin the STLP listservhttp://www.uky.edu/Education/kylists.html
Register online prior to deadline dates http://tiny.cc/y22an Secure a certified judge for each event Prepare all permission slips prior to attending Watch the listserv for reminders Obtain rubrics Secure chaperones to assist Make name tags for students and adults attending 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
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, products2, services, quick recall, IT engineers and help desks
products, services, storytelling, technical writers, video producers, 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
Aviation, animation, engineers, bench challenge, help desk, Minds On, networking, robotics, scripting, projects, programmers, and gaming demonstrate problem solving
Innovation Projects, innovation, design a game, products, services, engineers, Minds On help develop and demonstrate innovation
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 learningSTLP projects, products and services can help students gain technology skills.
2 Digital Products: animation, art, music, video production, technical writing
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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
International Society of Technology Education (ISTE)http://www.iste.org/
NETS for Students
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
STLP has projects, products and services that will help build these skills. Students may demonstrate the skills during Regional Fall Showcase, Winter Virtual Judging and State Championship each year.
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 skills. Working on the goals help students gain 21st Century skills, meet ISTE Student Technology Standards (NETS), and 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 that student’s feeling of accomplishment, and creates a sense of belonging.
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 Gold and Silver Status by submitting slides on projects, products, services that meet the 6 goals. See the Gold and Silver rubric in this handbook.
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. Remember others can support the work of STLP. Ask for help, have another teacher or parent work
with groups. The community wants to help, include them. If others help, make sure you have a clear procedure for pick up and departure of students from any school, regional or state event. We want all students safe.
5. Select the best projects, products and services for competitions (fall & spring).6. Follow the handbook and rubrics in the handbook.7. Given coordinators schedules and STLP membership, schools may participate at the school, district,
regional and state levels of involvement.8. Check with the principal and the CIO/DTC to decide how best to finance the levels of involvement the
school will undertake.9. Many schools are supported by KETS and local funds; parent group, and businesses.10. Some schools must raise money to attend events or stay overnight.11. Look at sharing a bus within the district to go to fall showcase or state in the spring.12. Talk to your principal early to secure money for a bus and any overnight stay.
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13. If unsure about any issue, contact Elaine Harrison Lane [email protected] 502.564.2020 x 236
STLP Web Site (Google STLP)http://www.education.ky.gov/ orhttp://tiny.cc/y22an PublicationsVisit 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. KYSTLPSTLP Virtual CoursesThere are two courses developed: Judges Training and STLP Coordinators (cost to district).Student Technology StandardsSTLP projects, services and products tie directly to ISTE NETS for Students ; 21st Century Skills (http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/) and the Kentucky Department of Education, Technology Program of Studies (TE POS)http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies.htmDistrict VisitsSchedule a district visit by contacting Elaine Harrison Lane. [email protected] 502.564.2020 x 236Student 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; 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 2007MentorsAdults at schools, district offices, community, university and agencies can 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: Eastern, Georgetown, KSU, Morehead, Murray, Northern Kentucky, UK, UL, Western, These colleges who have supported STLP in the past: Thomas More, Lindsey Wilson, and Hazard Community College.KETS Business PartnersKETS business partners are advocates of technology integration and offer added value to the statewide championship.Community PartnersHeritage Council, KySTE, 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.
Established in 1994Council was composed of teachers, students, and community members who created the STLP Mission & Goals. The Council guides the program.
Regional Areas of the state:Far Western (FW), Western (W), Southeastern (SE), Central (C), Jefferson County (JC), Northern (N), Northeastern (NE), Far Eastern (FE).
Regional Membership Types and Terms By July 2012 each region of the state will have one member per type, with a total of 8 members per region and a total state council of 64 members.1. Member-at-Large: seat is refreshed with one current regional member (5 years)2. STLP Student: seat is refreshed with one 6-12 grade student[1] (2 years)3. STLP Coordinator: seat is refreshed with one current coordinator (2 years)4. Alumni/Retired Coordinator: seat is refreshed with one alumni student or retired coordinator (3 years)5. Leadership: seat is refreshed with one school leadership or central office person (3 years)6. Platinum/Titanium District: seat is refreshed with one platinum or titanium district person (2 years)7. Business/Community: seat is refreshed with one business or community person (2 years)8. University/KDE: seat is refreshed with one local college/university or KDE person (3 years)
Duties of the STLP Regional Council:1. Attend and support local STLP events and regional Fall Showcase 2. Reply to emails promptly 3. Attend[2] a regional council meeting representing group and region 4. Replace any vacant seats during the term cycle
Determining seats to fill:1. Email to present council in July to confirm membership2. Open seats will be filled during the regional fall showcase3. Students nominations can be made by a teacher, district or community person4. Seats can be filled by CIO/DTC nomination or self-nomination
Duties of the STLP State Advisory Council:
1. Support STLP in the school, district or community2. Attend and support Regional Showcase and State Championship 3. Reply to emails promptly4. Attend council meetings representing group and region to guide the state program
[1] Parent could bring the student, the parent is not part of the council[2] Attend regional and state meetings face to face or virtually
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STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL Membership 2010-2011
Adults and students from schools, district offices, community and university agencies sit on the council. The council meets once a year face to face and communicates via email or web casts when needed.
Far Western KentuckyKay Harrison, District STLP, Christian CountyNina Whitney, CIO, Lyon County
Western KentuckyChad Alward, Daviess CountyMarilyn Crow, RetiredBenny Lile, CIO, Barren CountyMarion Napier, Warren County High SchoolBelinda Stark, Elizabethtown High SchoolValerie Stokes, TIS, Barren CountySherry Wheeler, Retired
Jefferson CountyJana Hickey, Jefferson CountyPat Meurer, District STLP, Jefferson CountyDiana Sterling, Jefferson County
Central KentuckyJulie Gaskin, District STLP, Fayette County Diane Goodwin, RetiredDebbie Goldy, District STLP, Montgomery CountyJansje Huyck, RetiredMary Ruth Hogan, Lebanon MS, Marion CountyThomas Lyons, CIO Marion County
Southeastern KentuckyLinda Beal, RetiredDr. Mike Crowhurst, Pulaski CountyMelinda Dolen, Madison Southern High SchoolRhonda Thompson, TIS, Jackson County
Far Eastern KentuckySusan Amburgey, Carr Creek ES, Knott CountyTaryn Cantrell, Pikeville High School*Becky Carpenter, CIO, Magoffin CountyLynda Congleton, TIS, Lee County Patty Johnson, District STLP/TIS, Pike CountyJoslyn Isaac, South Floyd High School*Greg Moore, South Floyd High SchoolCheryl Slater, Retired
Business and CommunityZakk Gammon, AlumniGary Grant, KySTEChaz Robinson, Alumni
University/ Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)Earlene Cool, TIS Coordinator Megan Downing, Northern Kentucky UniversityBob Fortney, Kentucky Virtual SchoolsCarole Frakes, TSA, Career and Technical EducationKenny Franks, Student, Georgia TechElaine Harrison Lane, STLP CoordinatorDr. Andrea Peach, Georgetown CollegeSteve Swan, University of Louisville
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STLP IS PROJECTSAT FALL SHOWCASE & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
STLP foundation is 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.At times, projects can morph into a service. The school’s project is so constant and expected that it becomes a service to the school over time. The project supports the school and community in the use of technology, helps others learn with the use of technology or solves 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
If the project develops and is brought to regional showcase, there are five categories:
Community Service: projects that extend outside the classroom to help the school and communityEntrepreneurial: projects that demonstrate a new way, idea or solution that could result in moneyGlobal: projects that collaborate with another classroom or school (local or global) for a stated purposeInstructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in student or adult learning Technical: projects that are specific to the use of hardware and software; or STEM3 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
Produce school newsletters, posters, banners, and brochures, school web pages
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
3 STEM= Science, technology, engineering or mathematics (can include any one of the four areas)
Global ProjectsCollaborate with others to solve a problemCollaborate with others with a purposeCollaborate with another school, district, state, or global partner (ThinkQuest, iEarn, ITTalking)
Instructional ProjectsOffer technology classes for students, teachers, and the communityForm buddy partners with lower grades, peers, and staffWrite, produce, and edit news shows, digital yearbooks and storybooksHelp instruct in a content area
Technical ProjectsSupport highly specialized topics in one STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topicsOffer technical support as a help desk service 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
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OUTSTANDING SCHOOL PROJECTS
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 are reviewed during Retain Gold emails from schools. Projects can be nominated by the teacher, Technology Integration Specialist (TIS), principal, parent, community person, or district technology coordinator (DTC)/CIO.All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.
Schools apply to bring a project to fall showcase.
2010 School Project Awards
Malissia BellRace to 500Brandeis Elementary SchoolJefferson County
Melissa Tabor93 Cents for Flight 93Flaherty Elementary SchoolMeade County
Tracey JoinerMentoring ProjectLost River Elementary SchoolWarren County
Vicki ThomasTAG (Together All Green)Helmwood Heights Elementary SchoolElizabethtown Independent
Tom BromerMulti Ways to Reach STLP StudentsDrakes Creek Middle School
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BEST SHOWCASE PROJECTS IN 2010During the 8 Fall Showcases, 635 projects were scored and 384 were invited to State Championship. Due to the testing window, 354 projects were scored at State Championship 2010 and here are the results:
Top 3 Showcase Projects in Kentucky Pembroke Elementary School Christian County Triple D-Can You SeeBowling Middle School Owen County Don't Delay- Neuter or SpayBuckhorn High School Perry County Social Networking7 Runners Up Showcase ProjectsBowling Middle School Owen County Relay for LifeFleming County High School Fleming County Technology in the ShopMason County High School Mason County MCTV NewsMetcalfe County High School Metcalfe County Metcalfe County VeteransMt. Sterling Elementary School Montgomery County How To Start STLPMullins School Pike County Twitter TalesOakview Elementary School Ashland Independent Oakview Printing Services45 Best Showcase Projects in Regional GroupBallard Memorial High School Ballard County BMHS NewsBallard Memorial High School Ballard County E-Z StreamBarren County High School Barren County BCHS Sports MediaBarren County Middle School Barren County Cruising to the Top with Your ILPBowling Middle School Owen County Teen TalkBowling Middle School Owen County MBMS NewsBrandeis Elementary School Jefferson County Journeying with Race to 500Butler County Middle School Butler County KBA Kritics Alive!Charles Russell Elementary School Ashland Independent Geek Games GangCrittenden County High School Crittenden County Ctrl - Alt -TeachDixie Elementary Magnet School Fayette County KBA the Dixie WayDrakes Creek Middle School Warren County Web News ProgramEmmalena Elementary School Knott County Don't Be A Bully, Be A BuddyFleming County High School Fleming County The Panther EyeGamaliel Elementary School Monroe County Nifty Fifty RecipesHager Elementary School Ashland Independent Recycling 101Hazard High School Hazard Independent Virtual DAWGSHelmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown Independent Cheese MediaHighlands High School Fort Thomas Independent Help DeskHolmes Middle School Covington Independent Flu FightersJulius Marks Elementary School Fayette County JME-TV: Your Information Station!Kathryn Winn Elementary School Carroll County Helping the House that Love BuiltKnott County Central High School Knott County You Dropped a Cap on Me!Knott County Central High School Knott County Green for Good!Lone Oak Elementary School McCracken County Google DocsLone Oak Middle School McCracken County MacBook BasicsMason County Middle School Mason County MCMS on the Air!Monroe County Middle School Monroe County SKYPE: The New Communication HypeMonroe County Middle School Monroe County March Madness: Playin' It Our StyleMuhlenberg North Middle School Muhlenberg County WMNMS FMNorthern Middle School Pulaski County A Taste of NorthernOakview Elementary School Ashland Independent Tailgate with the Tomcat
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Owsley County High School Owsley County WOWLPaul Laurence Dunbar High School Fayette County iCommand CenterRobert B. Turner Elementary School Anderson County The Magic of ReadingRussell Primary School Russell Independent Faces and PlacesSaint Charles Middle School Marion County Hello Marion CountySouth Floyd & Pikeville High Schools Floyd County Zoo CrewSymsonia Elementary School Graves County Learnin' and Burnin'Taylor County Middle School Taylor County Creativity, Community, & CollaborationsTemple Hill Elementary School Barren County Where in the World Are YouTemple Hill Elementary School Barren County Wetland WondersWashington County High School Washington County WC Wi-Fi ShootoutWilliam Natcher Elementary School Warren County Mini-Geeks Technology VideosWurtland Middle School Greenup County Life as He Knew It
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MORE PAST 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 HeroesCroftonElementary 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 FreedomShelby 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
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Extreme GreenTwo Rivers Middle School
State Championship Showcase Middle School Winners 2009
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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.Do you have any research or date to support the project idea?
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?Will the students hold interest in the project after the initial stages?How does the project reach out to people or the community?Is the project entrepreneurial in nature, global, highly technical and stress STEM4, instructional or community service based?Does your group believe they can succeed in accomplishing the project?
Step FourTalk about the project:What type of project is it? (Community Service, Entrepreneurial, Global, Instructional, and Technical)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?How will you collect the information to show impact?
Step FiveSTLP is open to all students.
4 STEM= science, technology, engineering and mathematics
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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.Check with students about sports, AP Testing, other club trips that may affect the student being involved in the project.
Step SixHave someone record who and what is being done in order to complete the project and document the progress.
Step SevenDoes the project warrant going to fall showcase in the project category to compete? Register project online.
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STLP IS PRODUCTS AT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
STLP is projects, products and services.STLP students regularly create professional products for the classroom, school and community. Products must be entirely original and created by the student.Some products are a result of an authentic task and have strong purpose and audience. Some products are produced for showcase projects.Products may be created after school or at home, with the teacher and parent verifying the original work.Individuals produce most products. A team may produce video.Local teachers and community persons may be able to help guide the student in learning about products. KET field consultants can assist schools in understanding video production and script writing, etc.
http://www.ket.org/contact/contact10.htm
Schools decide the two best products per type and category to submit for winter judging online. The school will register products on line. The school will need to submit a certified judge. Schools post the product at a site of their choice online. Virtual judges will decide among a group of 6-10 titles. The best products will be invited to state. The rubric should guide the teacher in the process. The student should be given a copy of the rubric.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES: See rubric for details
INDIVIDUAL ONLYAnimation: student creates animated learning with any software/programming; characters, backgrounds, movements, etc. need to be created from scratch.TYPE: Original Animation
Digital Art: student creates original digital artTYPE: Graphic Design Original ArtPhoto Manipulated Photo
Digital Citizenship: student creates original learning within the areas of digital citizenship TYPE: Digital Citizenship
Digital Music: student creates original digital music TYPE: Originally Composed Manipulated Sample (sample included with credits)
Digital Storytelling: student creates an original digital story, includes text for judging TYPE: Digital Storytelling
Technical Writing: student creates technical writing to assist in learning technologyTYPE: Technical Writing
TEAM ONLYDesign a Video Game: one school team plans, designs and creates a video gameTYPE: Design Concept Prototype
Digital Video: one team creates original digital video (WMV, AVI, MOV) title and posts online
UK Innovation & Engineering: one team creates an original idea, product or process; posts information online TYPE: Idea Product Process
POSTING PRODUCTS ONLINE FOR JUDGINGSchools need to select a site of choice to post the product and information requested by the rubric.All work needs to be original. Use the checklists listed on each rubric. Share the rubric with the student.A TITLE must be posted for each product and the URL listed when registering online. Judges will search by the URL and locate the title to score the piece.
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STLP IS SERVICES AT FALL SHOWCASE & WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
STLP is projects, products and services.Many services develop due to student skill sets developing to routinely offer assistance in a particular area. The service may result from 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 to others.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. All students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior using technology.
ALL SERVICE CATEGORIES:
Communication ServicesStudents who routinely write to communicate to the school or community may develop skills as:
FALL SHOWCASECyber Gazette Reporter: a student posts on the worldwide stage a written or audio article about the fall showcase event; invitation to state from fall showcase work
Presenters: up to two students discuss a topic at the fall interview; invitation for state presentation from fall showcase interview
An invitation to state will be given to the best teams in:WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGINGSchool Newscast Service: one school team posts one title to be viewed as an example; posts information online on how the STLP team produces the news for the school and communityTYPE: In School Only In School Plus Community Cable or Portal
School Website Service: one school team provides the URL of the website; posts information online on how the STLP team produces the website for the school TYPE: School Website
UL Podcasting Service: one school team creates and uploads podcasts to UL siteTYPE: Instruction Community
Technical Services Students who routinely troubleshoot technical issues; has highly technical skills with hardware or software may develop skills as:
FALL SHOWCASEArmy National Guard Signal Corp: a student completes Phase 1-3
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Engineers: a student presents a resume, references, and is interviewed for an IT position; invitation for state presentation from fall showcase interview
WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGINGHelp Desk: one school team posts help desk services information online; invitation to state from winter phone interview
STLP Production Company: a student presents a resume, references, interviewed prior to state to fill the filming crew positionsTYPE: Camera Director Producer
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CYBER GAZETTE REPORTERS COMMUNICATION SERVICEAT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Students often cover events in the school or community by writing for school newsletters, web pages and news shows. STLP students have provided cyber reporting through the years. The reporter demonstrates talent in reporting, completing a piece by deadline, and speaking and interviewing. Some students may have experience with Twitter and podcasting. All these students use written and auditory communication skills and can apply as Cyber Gazette Reporter.
Schools may have many students produce stories while at the fall showcase site. Twitter and other media can be included with the posted article.Schools would select the two best reporters to apply as Reporter and post the final work.
Visit past Cyber Gazette Reporter stories at Jefferson County:http://jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/cybergazette/http://media.jefferson.k12.ky.us/groups/cybercast2008/http://media.jefferson.k12.ky.us/groups/stlpcybercast/blog/
Visit the STLP web site to read about the history of Cyber Reporters.Visit past Cyber Gazette Reporter stories at the STLP website:
PRESENTER COMMUNICATION SERVICEAT FALL SHOWCASE & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Skill set: Students demonstrate the skill of communicating a topic of choice 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 2010
First Place Toliver Elementary School, Danville Independent Jing: Quick How To's Second Place Liberty Elementary School, Fayette County AssessmentsFirst Place Woodland Middle School, Kenton County Smartboard SavvySecond Place Lexington Traditional Magnet School, Fayette County Tokyo Grill Franchisee WebsiteFirst Place Dunbar High School, Fayette County iCommand CenterSecond Place Madison Southern High School, Madison County F to A with Interactive Activities
State Championship Presenter Winners 2009
Brandenburg 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
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SCHOOL COMMUNICATION SERVICES AT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Some schools provide a communication service to the school by creating, producing and maintaining school audio/podcasts and maintaining school web pages.School services are:
School Newscast Service: one school team posts one title to be viewed as an example; posts information online on how the STLP team produces the news for the school and communityTYPE: In School Only In School Plus Community Cable or Portal
School Website Service: one school team provides the URL of the website; posts information online on how the STLP team produces the website for the school TYPE: School Website
UL Podcasting Service: one school team creates and uploads best podcast to UL site for judging. Registered the one title for judging.TYPE: Instruction Community
UL Podcasting Service The University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development would like to invite any certified STLP team fromany K12 institution in the Commonwealth to develop a podcast showcasing their STLP, school, and community. Your podcast qualifies for entry into the State STLP Championship as a School Service.
The University of Louisville Education Activities Podcast (ULEAP) Design team will provide your STLP team with storage space and hosting services for free as well as training in the uses, creation, and marketing of your podcast.
The amount of storage space available amounts to the possibility of a one 1 hour video podcast a week for a school year. Of course, this may be broken into multiple formats, e.g. two 30-minute episodes a week, four 15-minute episodes a week, or 10-minute daily episodes for the school year. The ULEAP Design team will begin training September1. The training will include:Purpose and uses of a school podcastContent development using readily available tools that are NOT platform specificDesigning and uploading of episodes to the podcast serverConnecting your podcast to the world through sites such as iTunes
TECHNICAL SERVICES STLP students across Kentucky are assisting with many technical needs within a classroom, school, district or community.Technical skills come in many forms. Below are the STLP categories this year:
Production CompanyKentucky Army National GuardEngineerSchool/District Help Desk
Students can also provide support as a technical engineer for state and national conferences.Some schools have established their own 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.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT EXAMPLES IN THE SCHOOL OR DISTRICT
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 topics for teachers using search enginesCreate PowerPoint presentationsLearn new software well to teach othersDeploy software upgrades or install new softwareTroubleshoot basic tech issuesField test new softwareCreate technical writing- short cut manuals for software and hardwareShoot special events with digital cameras, video Inventory IT equipmentTroubleshoot video production issuesTest and hook up new hardware Assist with handheld devices, telephonesShoot video on a regular basis for school and local cable companies
Some students can work for the school or district after school or during breaks.
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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.
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PRODUCTION COMPANYTECHNICAL SERVICEMIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL AT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Students who are currently working on a school film crew can apply to be part of the STLP Production Company. The Production Company works behind the scenes with the Kentucky State University production truck to film during the day’s events at State Championship, as well as the annual awards program that night.
Paul Sturgill, Letcher County Central High School works with the team of students that are selected. The team will work inside the KSU Production Truck.
Students who become part of the team will film the Awards Program at STLP State Championship on May 13 and work from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM.
Production Company: a student presents a resume and references online. The student may be interviewed by phone prior to state championship for a film crew position of:camera crew, director or producer.
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KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARDTECHNICAL SERVICEHIGH SCHOOL ONLYAT FALL SHOWCASE & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
SIGNAL CORP COMPETITION
This event at state is open to high schools students that have an interest in satellite learning.
This competition is broken into three sections:
Phase 1 – A student will write an essay to explain why the Army Values and physical fitness are important in everyday life. A student will make contact with a soldier or Guardsman in his/her community or do other individual research to produce the essay to include the core Army values. Signature of Adult and Rank included with essay.The essay is due posted online by December 30, 2010 with URL of essay.Phase 1 is 25% of the total competition score.
Phase 2 – Students will be given a prompt by April 13, 2011. Students will study WIN-T/CPN (satellite system) and prepare of a model, diagram, or other display to solve a problem.The prompt will include a set of criteria that mimic what a signal soldier may need to know to connect generic equipment and find a solution to the problem given. The solution is turned in before noon (EST) Friday, May 13 at State Championship.Phase 2 is 50% of the total competition score.
Phase 3 - Based on the scoring results from Phases 1 & 2, the top scoring student names will be posted as finalists. The finalists will employ the WIN-T/CPN system on site May 13 gaining points for the employment of the system. Phase 3 is 25% of the total score.
The overall winner will be recognized at the annual awards ceremony in Rupp Arena later in the evening of Friday, May 13, 2011.
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ENGINEER TECHNICAL SERVICEHIGH SCHOOL AT FALL SHOWCASE & INVITED TO KySTE & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Students demonstrate technical knowledge and know how; can problem solve technical issues in classrooms, school or district.Students working with technical projects, maintaining networks, running help desks and offering general troubleshooting should apply.
STLP 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.
STLP Engineers 2010-2011Leads:
Jamie Leistner, Paul Blazer High School, Ashland IndependentBrennen Tucker, Ohio County High School
Senior Engineers:Lucas Bragg, Barren County High SchoolRussell Howard, West Jessamine County High SchoolDillion Patrick, Montgomery County High SchoolJosh Rice, Collins High School, Shelby CountyAlicia Wasson, Powell County High School
Junior Engineers:Eight new engineers will be selected from the eight fall showcases.
Past History with KTLC/KETC5
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 National Education Computing Conference/NECC
In 2007, STLP engineers were invited to be tech support at National Education Computing Conference (NECC). Students have traveled with the best STLP showcases to Atlanta, San Diego and Washington, DC. This past year the engineers were invited to work at the ISTE conference in Denver. NECC was renamed ISTE.
Are there students who routinely help your classroom, school or district with technical issues?
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HELP DESK TECHNICAL SERVICEMIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLAT WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & INVITED TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Many 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 can 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.
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Help Desk: one school team posts help desk services information online; phone interview in winter; best invited to state for final interview
Does your school provide a help desk for the school or district?This may be a category for your school to enter.
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FALL SHOWCASE: A REGIONAL EVENTAT FALL SHOWCASE
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 2010.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 solution that could result in a business planGlobal: projects that collaborate with another classroom or school (local or global) for a stated purposeInstructional: projects that impact classroom instruction and help in student or adult learning
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Technical: projects that are specific to the use of hardware and software; or STEM6 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. EILA credit can be gained while attending STLP events.
Often judges that attend fall showcase for the first time can return to the school and help the school’s project get stronger.
6 STEM= Science, technology, engineering or mathematics (can include any one of the four areas)
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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. Google STLP, go to main page and find REISTER ONLINEYou must sign up a certified judge when you register online. List the name and email of the judge. Check how they were certified.
What are the Showcase dates and sites? November 10 Murray State University Showcase, Curris CenterNovember 11 University of Kentucky Showcase, Student Center BallroomNovember 16 University of Louisville Showcase, Student Activities Center November 18 Western Kentucky University Showcase, Diddle ArenaNovember 19 Northern Kentucky University Showcase, Student CenterNovember 22 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) Showcase, Pikeville November 30 Morehead State University Showcase, Adron Doran University CenterDecember 1 The Center for Rural Development, Somerset
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: Showcase times below are local time of the regional site.9:30-10:00 Registration, check in by schools9:30-10:00 Students report to set up or report for an interview10:00-12:00 Judging of all categories 10:00-12:00 Showcase is open to the public for visitors12:15 Students begin to 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. MUST: Register online. Ask someone to judge and have the judge certified. See judges section Secure the bus for any trips. The KETS STLP line item cannot pay for travel. Secure local or other funding sources. 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
How can I decide who should participate?All STLP are invited. Some may come to attend, some to compete. These three areas are competition categories for fall showcase:
Cyber Reporter: a student who likes to interview and record the event at an online site of choice Engineer: a technical students in grades 9-12 can apply for an engineer position, prepare resume and be interviewed Presenter: Only 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
What can you do to prepare students?Make sure all competing students read and understand the rubric 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.
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. 15.
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SELECTING JUDGES TO BE CERTIFIED AT FALL SHOWCASE & WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGING & STATE CHAMPIONHIP
Student projects, products and services are a vital part of the STLP program. Schools may participate in different levels of involvement. There are three main events that need judges: fall showcase, winter virtual judging and state championship. Students gain leadership and technology skills when asked to talk about what they know to someone outside the school building. Judges will not judge their own school. A school needs one judge in the fall, one if the school has entered virtual judging and one judge to attend State. Projects, products or services will not be scored if a school does not have a judge. Nor will the student be allowed to enter a live performance category at state championship if there is no judge.
ISSUES WITH JUDGING: At the Prefunction area, or front lobby, a table will be set up if a school has a question about judging.
Each judge must be certified for what they are to judge at fall showcase, winter virtual judging and at state championship.
Are you trying to decide whom to ask? Has your judge scored at fall showcase, winter virtual judging or state before? Can your person be trusted to evaluate other school projects, products, or services? Is the person able to drive to the event? How much time does the judge have to judge? (1/2 day for Fall and 1 full day for State) Is the person retired and willing to put their expertise to good use? Does the person have specialized expertise? Does the person understand the use of technology? Will your person read and reply to any emails in a prompt fashion? Is the person dependable and polite?
The school needs to:1. Contact several persons and ask them to serve as your school’s judge at STLP events for the school year2. You may have different judges in the fall, winter virtual judging and state, but each must meet criteria3. Read the certification requirement criteria below 4. List the person’s name, email, certification qualification category when applying online5. Remind the judge ahead of time to attend the event6. Make a name tag for the judge to wear at Fall or State7. Have a stand by certified judge in case of an emergency
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT CRITERIA:Each school that has students registered in any category needs a certified judge. If a school is just attending to observe, no judge is needed.To become certified, the school must match their judge with one statement below.When applying online to attend an event, please use the pull down menu and select the one best statement that fits your judge’s qualifications. You will be requested to enter the name and email of the judge.You will also select the category in which the person wishes to judge.FALL SHOWCASE PROJECTS AT FALL The person
Judged projects at regional showcases or state in the past Completed the online $25.00 Project Judges Course prior to November 1 Is a current or retired TIS/TRT for the school/district Is a current or retired educator with classroom or technology knowledge (Public, private and university) Attended training at Fall KySTE Oct. 26 in Frankfort (3 documents) Attended training via online web cast (TBA) (3 documents) Meet with a TIS/TRT for judges training prior to fall showcase date (3 documents) Meet with a STLP Coordinator for judges training prior to fall showcase date (3 documents)
WINTER VIRTUAL JUDGES The person
Judged products in the past
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Is a current or retired TIS/TRT for the school/district Is a current or retired educator with classroom or technology knowledge (Public, private and university) Has experience and knowledge in one of the virtual areas (animation, art, music, newscast, video, web design, writing)
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 13The person
Has talent to assist in any live performance area due to skill or interest Judged projects or presenters at regional showcases or state in the past Is a current or retired educator with classroom or technology knowledge (Public, private and university) Completed the online $25.00 Project Judges Course prior to May 1 Attended training at Spring KySTE Attended training via online web cast (TBA) (3 documents) Is a current or retired TIS/TRT for the school/district Meet with a TIS/TRT or STLP Coordinator for judges training prior to May 1 (3 documents)
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTFriday, May 13, 2011 Lexington Convention Center (LCC) and Rupp Arenahttp://www.rupparena.com
DISTRICTS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPOver 3,000 students and 1,000 adults attended and supported the State Championship of 2010.300 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 Friday, May 13. Some schools plan another trip in the area. (KET, Toyota, UK, Horse Park, etc.)At State Championship schools may:
Talk with other students, teachers, community persons and visitors that support technology; receive EILA Credit Attend student presentations in small rooms Compete in any of the many live performance competitions Visit playground activities provided by supporting partners in Rupp Explore the many outstanding showcase projects in the large hall View best services 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 SCHOOLSJUST ATTEND
Any STLP School may attend and observe at the event in order to learn from demonstrating and competing students.
BE INVITED Qualifying prior to May: cyber-reporters, engineers, presenters, products, production company, services, and showcase projects
COMPETE IN A LIVE PERFORMANCE CATEGORYSign up students to participate. Students must be preregistered to enter a category at state.
TO APPLY FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
EVEN if your school JUST ATTENDS, your school must register online Decide the two students that will apply for a live performance competition category Include your invited students in your count (cyber gazette, engineers, projects, products,
production company, and services) Secure funds to travel and stay over night
List a judge online when you apply, make sure they are certified by showcase date Ask parents and other school personnel to help you
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 Springhill Suites at 863 South Broadway Holiday Inn North at Exit 115 I64/I75 Embassy Suites at Exit 115 I64/I75
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: AT A GLANCEFriday, May 13, 2011 Lexington Convention Center (LCC) and Rupp Arena
Prefunction in LCC (Doors by the food court inside LCC)11:00- Doors Open -allowing schools time to drive to Lexington. 12:00-05:00 Service Competition Finalists final interview (School web sites; school news; UL podcast service) 04:30 Products Finalists Pieces on Display with Students
Thoroughbred Rooms (Upstairs on Hyatt Level, above food court)DROP OFF: Animation, digital art, digital citizenship, digital storytelling, digital music, digital video, technical writing
11:00-11:30 Drop off ONLY Elementary Finalists Products to designated areas12:00-12:30 Drop off ONLY Middle Finalists Products to designated areas01:30-02:00 Drop off ONLY High Finalists Products to designated areas
East-Center-West Halls in LCC11:00-01:00 Showcase Project Judging level 201:00-03:00 BREAK/REST for all Showcase Project schools03:00-05:00 Showcase Project Judging Level 311:00-05:00 Cyber Gazette Reporters
Heritage Ballroom in LCC 10:00-02:00 Ballroom 1 Showcase judges Level 202:30-06:00 Ballroom 2 Showcase judges Level 312:00-05:00 Ballroom 3 Dell Gaming practice and final competition
Elkhorn Rooms in LCC-Invited Presenters 10:00-11:00 Room A Presenter judges required training11:00-4:00 Room A Elementary Presenters Competition12:00-5:00 Room B Web Design 11:00-4:00 Room C Middle Presenters Competition 11:00-4:00 Room D High Presenters Competition
Dressing Rooms inside Rupp Arena12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 1 UK Programming 12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 2 Video Conferencing Use 12:00-5:00 Dressing Room 3 Service Help Desk
Press Interview Room inside Rupp Arena11:00- 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
Wall Of WinnersStudents earning first and second place will be posted on this wall and called to the stage at Awards
LCC Halls12:00-6:00 Café in hallway area
Rupp Arena Floor12:00-5:00 Playground of Learning10:00-9:00 STLP Production Company Report on stage
Live Performance Competitions: 12:00-5:00 Bench Challenge (Testing in Press Room)12:00-5:00 Cinemania Drop Off12:00-5:00 Designing for Gaming Finalists12:00-5:00 EKU Aviation12:00-5:00 Enterasys Networking Testing and Finals12:00-5:00 Georgetown College Robot Use12:00-5:00 Geospatial Literacy12:00-5:00 Heritage Council Projects
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12:00-5:00 KY Army National Guard Signal Corp12:00-5:00 Live @EDU12:00-5:00 Minds On Check In12:00-5:00 Open Topic: Cyber Defense12:00-5:00 Proven Learning Quick Tech Recall 12:00-5:00 Racing to the Future 12:00-5:00 Scripting with Windows12:00-5:00 ThinkQuest12:00-5:00 Tools for Learning 12:00-5:00 RCX State Finals (by regional winners invitation only)12:00-5:00 UK Innovation Finalists 05:00-6:00 Redress of Rupp Arena Floor (all must move off the floor to the bleachers)
Awards Program6:00-8:30
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: INVITED CATEGORIESMay 13, 2011 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. Cyber Gazette Reporters Engineers Kentucky Army National Guard Signal Corp Presenters Winter Virtual Judging:
Animation, designing for gaming, digital art, digital citizenship, digital music, digital storytelling, digital video, help desk production company, UK innovation, technical writing, school newscasts, school web sites, UL school podcasting
Qualifying Showcases from Regional Showcases or District Showcase(The best showcases in the state may be invited to the ISTE Conference7 in Philadelphia June 25-29, 2011.)
PAST SHOWCASE WINNERS
Mt. Sterling Elementary School, Best of Kentucky Showcase 2006
ISTE 2010: Denver, COPembroke Elementary, Christian County Bowling Middle School, Owen CountyBuckhorn High School, Perry County
NECC 2009: Washington, DCWestern Elementary, Scott County
Two Rivers Middle School, Covington IndependentElizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown Independent
NECC 2008: San Antonio, TXPulaski County Elementary, Pulaski County
Crittenden County Middle School, Crittenden CountySouth Floyd High School, Floyd County
7 Formerly called NECC-National Education Computing Conference, now called ISTE -International Society for Technology Education
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NECC 2007: Atlanta, GA Kathryn Winn Elementary School, Carroll County
Metcalfe County Schools, Metcalfe CountyElizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown Independent
NECC 2006: San Diego, CAMt. Sterling Elementary School, Montgomery County
Carr Creek Elementary School, Knott CountyApollo High School, Daviess County
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: LIVE COMPETITIONSFriday, May 13, 2011 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 to represent their school in the given categories Schools apply online for a 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 or one team allowed to apply to compete in each performance category Directions will be given onsite for each competition category Best performances by three age groups8 will be recognized at the annual awards
LIVE COMPETITION PERFORMANCE CATEGORIESIndividual ONLYDell Gaming: a student plays a given game for high points
EKU Aviation: a student plans a flight and uses flight simulation software
Enterasys Networking: a student takes a written test and best scorer troubleshoots network issues onsite
Georgetown College Robot Use: a student's robot demonstrates a task and discusses the task the robot performed
Microsoft Live @ EDU: a student demonstrates learning with Live
Open Topic- Cyber Defense: a student explores and creates learning on this year’s theme topic
Proven Learning Quick Tech Recall: a student quickly replies to general technology questions
Racing to the Future: a student’s car will race on a slot car track for fastest speed and best design
Scripting for Windows: a student finds a solution by creating a Windows script
Web Site Design: a student with own laptop onsite, designs a web page using a prompt
Team Only Bench Challenge: two students must apply; reply to questions, best scorers troubleshoot a computer onsite
Cinemania: one team creates a video, using a given prompt, within 48 hours of the state event
Geospatial Literacy: a student demonstrates GIS/GPS event for the school or community or creates, manipulates and analyzes geospatial datasets to discover Earth-based facts to find a solution to a problem
Heritage Council: one team completes one of the four projects
Minds On: one team creates, designs and presents a solution to a given prompt
RCX (Robo Challenge Xreme): the regional team winners are invited to compete for the RCX state title
ThinkQuest: a team creates a ThinkQuest Project for judging based upon the ThinkQuest International categories
8 Age groups: elementary (P1-2) (3-5), middle (6-8) and high (9-12)
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Tools for Effective Learning: a student demonstrates a tool in technology used in learning
UK Programming: one team learns a programming language onsite and completes a task
Video Conferencing Use: one team explains a video conferencing event that impacted learning
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ANNUAL AWARDSFriday, May 13, 2010Rupp Arena 6:00 PM-8:00 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.
Champion Award will be given to a CIO/TRT that has assisted the school/district STLP. Schools nominate the person.
Friends of STLPSchools may nominate a person(s), business or agency in the community that has supported STLP. Support can be in-kind, technical advice, and other resources.
Live Performance CompetitionsStudents scoring the top first and second place in Live Performances will be recognized at the awards program.
Outstanding Student, School and District9 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.
Showcase Projects at StateThe judged projects will be recognized: Best in Group, Runners Up, and the Three Best in Kentucky.The Three Best projects may accept the invitation to represent Kentucky at ISTE 2011 Student Showcase June 25-June 29 in Philadelphia, PA (approval pending). Funds will be provided to assist the team attending ISTE 2011. Permission to attend the ISTE event needs to be gained from the schools’ principal, DTC/CIO, Superintendent and School Board.
STLP Finalist Products First and second place finalists per category per grade level will be recognized on stage.
9 There is a rubric for: Outstanding Student, Gold/Silver and District Awards
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STLP ServicesAll service groups will be recognized on stage. Example of the Awards Program 2010 in Rupp Arena:
Outstanding SchoolsA school may apply for Gold and Silver10 Status and be recognized at the annual awards program. Send evidence by Feb. 28. Using the rubric, 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, describing the membership process and 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 a 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
10 Schools Gold and Silver 201027 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: 331 Gold Schools; 19 Silver Schools
RETAIN GOLD in 2010: 221 Gold Schools
Send the evidence to Elaine Harrison Lane.
The rubric for submitting a gold and silver PowerPoint is based upon the rubric.
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.
10 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.
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LAPEL PINFrom the STLP web site, schools can order lapel pins to match their status. The lapel pin order form and the costs are online at the STLP KDE website.
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
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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. 28.
Statistics on Platinum 11 Districts : 20 Statistics on Titanium 12 Districts : 1
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 Madison County- Titanium Award2008 Ashland Independent 2008 Newport Independent
2009 Christian County2009 Danville Independent2009 Warren County
2010 Fleming County
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A district will document how active the STLP schools are in the district. There are five areas in which the CIO/DTC or staff would gather facts and information. The areas areschool, district, regional, state and national levels of activity.
STLP PLATINUM & TITANIUM
DISTRICTS
STLP ALUMNIHow 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 go into the military.Some of our STLP 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.
ALUMNI DATABASEDo 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 [email protected] want your STLP student on the alumni page!
CENTRAL KENTUCKY INVENTORS CONFERENCETuesday, October 12, 2010 6:00pm to 9:00pmCentral Kentucky Public Library Main Street, Lexingtonhttp://www.ckic.org/
Central Kentucky Inventors Council usually invites the top STLP entrepreneurial projects from State Championship to the annual Central Kentucky Inventors Conference. Booth space for the project will be provided amongst Inventors and Entrepreneurs from all over Kentucky and the United States. These schools presented in 2008: South Floyd High School, Monroe County Middle School;2009 Dunbar High School.
COMPUTING CAREERSMore information on career choices: http://computingcareers.acm.org/
EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTONThe best digital art from State Championship hangs at the Explorium Art Gallery in May and June of each year.
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.
The project is building a public map and database of the location and other information about all historical markers in Kentucky. 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
THINKQUEST http://ThinkQuest.orgThinkQuest is a Kentucky category at STLP State. Your school can also become involved in the international competition for students 9-19 years old.The ThinkQuest International Competition challenges students to solve a real-world problem by applying their critical thinking, communication, and technology skills. Three areas to enter your school in an international event: ThinkQuest Projects, Digital Media, and Application Development.Join ThinkQuest and learn more. The school principal will be asked to verify the school before the school can get the free account and begin working on local and global projects.To learn more about ThinkQuest International, note the three phone conference calls dates set up: September 14, December 14, February 15. Watch the listserv for more details.
SUPPORTING PARTNERSThere are many partners that support STLP.Fall showcases at Murray State, Morehead State, Western KY, Northern, UL, UK, The Center for Rural Development, Exposition Center in Pikeville, KET, and the KETS vendors all support STLP.Look around your community for the opportunity to use your technology skills to do something!If a community partner helps your STLP in learning or support, nominate the person or agency for a Friend of STLP Award.
WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES IN LEXINGTON SEPTEMBER 2010STLP Engineers will be working behind the scenes at the Games.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS IN KENTUCKY PODCAST INITIATIVE
The University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development would like to invite any certified STLP team from any K12 institution in the Commonwealth to develop a podcast showcasing their STLP, school, and community. The University of Louisville Education Activities Podcast, ULEAP, Design team will provide your STLP team with storage space and hosting services for free as well as training in the uses, creation, and marketing of your podcast. The amount of storage space available amounts to the possibility of a 1-hour video podcast a week for a school year. Of course, this may be broken into multiple formats, e.g. two 30-minute episodes a week, four 15-minute episodes a week, or 10-minute daily episodes for the school year.
The ULEAP Design team will begin training September1. The training will include:
Purpose and uses of a school podcastContent development using readily available tools that are NOT platform specificDesigning and uploading of episodes to the podcast serverConnecting your podcast to the world through sites such as iTunes
Your podcast qualifies for entry into the State STLP Championship as a School Service. Schools will place a URL and title of the best podcast in the competition category by March 15 under UL Podcast Service.
Your STLP school may write to the ULEAP Design team to schedule a training appointment at:[email protected] or Stephen B. [email protected]
HERITAGE COUNCIL PROJECThttp://heritage.ky.gov/Karen KeownEconomic Development Coordinator and Main Street(502) 564-7005, Ext. 131
The Heritage Council is partnering with STLP. Your local community is the ideal location to become involved with the Heritage Council. A school may complete one of the four projects this year: a treasure hunt, a story, a historic building, or a product. Using technology in some way, how could your school work with the Heritage Council?Schools may register by March 15 to bring one out of the four completed projects to State Championship.
1. Create a community architectural treasure hunt. “The Hunt is On.” Visit http://www.kymainstreetchallenge.com2. Tell a story in a creative way, telling us about your downtown. T"A Day in the Life on Main Street____" 3. Design a technology project using your historic buildings located in your community! "Old is the New Green. " Example: Your project tracks energy saved through reuse of historic places or how much landfill waste is created through the building’s demolition.4. Create a technology product to show the economic and community value for shopping local. “SHOP Local SHOP Downtown. “Design a retail product that sells the concept of shop local and could be sold in your downtown stores.
STLP students should be the models for all other students in the building. When designing materials, STLP should be the content creators of original work.
As a good digital citizen, STLP students need to properly cite and credit when designing projects and services that use anyone else’s work. If others see projects or services in the district, region or state, proper citations are required.All products submitted to STLP for judging should be original. Products submitted for Winter Virtual Judging should be an original idea, words, image, photo or media. Products should reflect and extend learning.
Resources to better understand copyright and intellectual properties:
CopyrightCreative Thinking at Northern Kentucky Universityhttp://creativethinking.nku.edu/
Citations and CopyrightLibrary Mediahttp://www.education.ky.gov/kde/instructional+resources/library+media/
Digital Citizenshiphttp://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
Nine Elementshttp://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
