Tome Society  App Creation Competition

Instructions to Compete

Objective: Students will create an original app individually or in pairs.

Anchor Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

Method of creation: Any app creation program or software, such as http://www.appypie.com/, or https://www.zoho.com. Web apps are acceptable.

 Product should include: 

1. App that can be downloaded from a web link or an app store.
2. Clear purpose of app
3. Catchy and original name for app
4. Students’ original ideas and work
5. A clear description of what the app is and how you can use it
6. 3-5 minute video including:

1. name of app
2. description of app concept

1. what it does, problem it is meant to address, how it solves this problem,  etc
2. if a game, statement of game concept, uniqueness of game compared to others available on the market, etc.

3. show the app in action, describe its functionality
4. description of primary audience for app, intended user experience, etc.
5. description of how the app was designed and created, including programs used, etc.

Guidelines:

• Students may work individually or in pairs (2 students).
• Should have perfect grammar and spelling  in app and video
• Should have a clear purpose for app and should be unique to the market
• Must be able to submit with a link to weblink or app store download page, as well as a link to video.

• These TWO links should be posted on ONE shared link (i.e. labeled and linked on a single shared Google Doc)

• Should not include any inappropriate content, such as vulgarity, obscenities, nudity, or illegal practices.

Questions to consider when creating your app:

1. What do I want the app to do?
2. Why do people need this app?
3. Is what I want it to do legal?
4. Is this my original idea?
5. Are there already lots of apps that do this?

Submission limitations:

Each chapter is allowed to submit 2 entries.

Entries can be created by individual students or pairs of students. No more than 2 students will be awarded for each winning entry. All entries will be judged together, whether individually created or partner created.

Method of Submission:  Advisers will submit entries through the online Canvas Adviser Group. Directions will be emailed to paid chapter advisers prior to the deadline. All entries must be submitted by no later than February 1 - Entries must be submitted by the Chapter Advisor -- only 2 entries per chapter (4-5), (6-8) and (9-12)

Tome Society App Creation Rubric

Student submissions will include the following and will be judged on the quality of each category.