STLP Super Sheet

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2				THE STLP SUPER SHEET: 2023-2024
3				What's it all about? ➜ This Google Sheet contains developing details on all of the competition categories available for the 2023-24 STLP year.								Last Update: 09/14/23
4				ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL STLP RESOURCES	Recent Updates Highlighted in Yellow
10		SECTION		EVENT	CATEGORY TITLE	TYPE	DIVISIONS	RUBRIC	# MAY APPLY?	DESCRIPTION (Reference Rubric for Detailed Info)
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12			UPDATES/NEWS		Important Dates for 2023-2024	Dates	ALL	LINK	N/A	Check out the complete STLP calendar for the year. This live sheet will update as new deadlines are determined.
13					🎉 STLP 30th Anniversary Logo Design Contest 🎉	Logo Contest	ALL	LINK	1 entry per student	🎉 It's a special milestone for STLP, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Help us celebrate 30 years of excellence with your creative talent by designing a unique logo for our 30th anniversary! 🎉 #30yearsofSTLP
14					NEW! STLP Email Updates Now Archived	News	ALL	LINK	EVERYONE!	Missed an STLP Email? No worries... Click here to read all the emails sent this year at your convenience all from one spot.
15					NEW! Creative Digital Arts UPDATED RUBRICS	CDA	ALL	SEE BELOW	N/A	ALL of the Creative Digital Arts Rubrics have been re-written! Check them out below
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19		SECTION		YEAR ROUND OPPORTUNITIES	CATEGORY			LINKS		DESCRIPTION
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21	ALL YEAR ACTIVITIES	4	GET RECOGNIZED		Start by letting us know about your STLP	School wide	K - 12th	VIEW FORM	One form completed annually per school	Each STLP school is asked to complete the online form to help us know where our active STLP groups are located, how many students are participating, etc.
22		4	GET RECOGNIZED		Complete the online form annually	School wide	K - 12th	VIEW FORM	One form completed annually per school	Annually completing the online form is a prerequisite for participation in any of the STLP Big 3 competitions (Regionals, CDA, and/or State).
23		5	GET CONNECTED		Join KySTLP listserv	STLP Coach	All	SUBSCRIBE	N/A	The KySTLP listserv is a subscription based email group that allows STLP Coaches to crowd-source questions, ideas, etc. Take action to join or leave the listserv at your own discretion.
24					Follow STLP Kentucky on Facebook			FOLLOW		https://www.facebook.com/stlpkentucky
25					Follow STLPKY on Instagram			FOLLOW		https://www.instagram.com/stlpky/
26					Follow STLPKentucky YouTube Channel			SUBSCRIBE		https://www.youtube.com/@stlpkentuckyofficial
27					Follow @STLPKentucky on X/Twitter			FOLLOW		https://www.twitter.com/stlpkentucky
28		6	LEVEL UP (BADGES)		Display STLP Support badges	School wide	K - 12th	GET BADGES
29					Earn "Achieve" type badges			VIEW BADGES	No limit	Earn recognition for creating artifacts that demonstrate learning or show evidence of participation in events that forward the mission of STLP. Example: register a project for a Regional event. Multiple Achievement Level Up badges available.
30					Earn "Collaborate" type badges			VIEW BADGES	No limit	Work with others to accomplish STLP goals. Example: Google Meet with another STLP to peer review project presentations. Multiple Collabortion Level Up badges available.
31					Earn "Contribute" type badges			VIEW BADGES	No limit	Creat and share content, news, ideas, feedback as a way to connect STLP with your school, parents, community and peers. Multiple Contribute Level Up badges available.
32					Earn "Progression" type badges			VIEW BADGES	No limit	Level Up by earning cumulative badges. Example: compete in every catevgory of a Big 3 Event, like CDA. Multiple Progression Level Up badges are available.
33					Earn "Challenge" type badges			VIEW BADGES	No limit	Tackle new activity challenges within a limited timeframe. Challenge badges are available only during specific windows of time throughout the STLP year.
34		7	GOLD STATUS STLP		- At the end of the STLP year, apply online	School wide	K - 12th	GO FOR GOLD	1 application per school	Utilize the Gold Status application process as an activity for your STLP students. Let them work on the application as a team as an end-of-the-year activity.
35					- Apply this year for designation next year					Gold Status application deadline is near the end of the school year intentionally, as your STLP will reflect upon your activity over the current year to apply for Gold Status for next year.
36					- Two options: Retain Gold or Achieve Gold					"Retain" Gold Status is for STLPs with a current Gold Status designation. "Achieve" for STLP's that have allowed their Gold Status to lapse or are new to applying got Gold Status.
37					- "Retain" is for returning Gold Status groups					Maintaining your school's Gold Status is helpful. Current Gold Status schools have a greatly abbreviated application process when submitting to "Retain" as compared to "Request"
38					- "Achieve" is more in-depth application			VIEW RUBRIC		Letting your Gold Status lapse means your STLP will return the "Achieve" Gold Status application process.
39					- Both options require earning Level Up badges					Gathering Level Up badges is an important part of the Gold Status application process. The application will ask you identify how several of those badges were earned.
40					- Applications have student input/participation					The Gold Status application review process is lengthy and takes the whole of "summer vacation" to complete. Expect to learn if your STLP acheived Gold Status at the start of school.
41		SECTION		PROJECT ACTIVITIES	CATEGORY			LINKS		DESCRIPTION
42			LEVEL i PROJECTS		NEW! Project Planner: LEVEL i and LEVEL 1	Resource	ALL	LINK	N/A	The Project Planner is back! This new resource is intended to assist your groups while working through their Level i and Level 1 projects. More information will be made available on the 2023-24 STLP Project Toolkit
43	STLP PROJECTS	1A	LEVEL i PROJECTS		Local Project Showcases to Pick Level 1 Teams	School/District	K - 12th		Every STLP	New for 2023: Level i Project stage occurs at the local level as a pitch fest to determine which project teams will be chosen to represent your school as part of the Level 1 Project presentations in December. See Project Toolkit for details.
44		1B	LEVEL 1 PROJECTS		Updated STLP Project Toolkit (with Level 1 Rubric)	Team	K - 12th	VIEW TOOLKIT	4 Projects per school	Students present their project plan/starting stages. Level 1 Project share LIVE to Judges via online conference. Share your project plans in a succinct report that gives a breif overview of project plan and current progress. Use guiding questions in updated rubric.
45					KY Academic Standards (Tech) Posters	N/A	K - 12th	GET POSTERS	N/A	STLP is built on the foundation of the required K-12 KY Academic Standards for Technology. Utilize these posters to make projects meaningful to student learning and tie Projects to standards.
46					KY Academic Standards (Tech) Posters	N/A	K - 12th	GET POSTERS	N/A		Click here to get your own STLP + KAS TECH Posters!
47					KY Academic Standards for Technology	N/A	K - 12th	GET STANDARDS	N/A	STLP is tied directly to KAS Technology. Since the new KY Technology Standards are to be taught at every grade level, use STLP activities to help meet those required standards...and maybe become a State Champion!
48					Resource: Real World Challenge Builder	N/A	K - 12th	COPY SLIDES	N/A	Utilize the concepts and tools supporting challenge based learning to develop your STLP Project. Provided by Beechwood Independent Schools Dir. of Curriculum, Ben Lusk. Great resource!
50					Resource: Access the STLP logo	N/A	K - 12th	ACCESS LOGOS	N/A	Access the STLP logo (in various forms, styles, and colors). The STLP logo should be displayed proudly in your presentation and presentation space.
51		1C	ENGINEERS/ AMBASSADORS		Service Team: Engineers/Ambassadors	Individual	9th-12th	GET INFO	2 candidates per school	Interview for position on STLP Engineers service team. Provide leadership and technical support at STLP State, KySTE Spring Conference. Review qualification carefully.
52		1C	ENGINEERS/ AMBASSADORS		Service Team: Engineer/Ambassadors Application	Due. 11/20	9th-12th	APPLY	Deadline Nov. 20	Submit info with links to resume, video, references, and completed documentation. Visit https://stlp.education.ky.gov/engineers for more information about the STLP E/A Team.
53		1D	LEVEL 1: REGIONALS		STLP23 Level 1 Project Registration	Due. 11/20	K - 12th	CLOSED	Deadline Nov. 20	Register working project titles to reserve a spot for your teams before Nov. 20 deadline. Consult the STLP Project Toolkit for info about projects, dates, and resources
54					STLP23 Level 1: Regionals (Live online Dec. 6)	Team	K - 12th	COMING SOON	Live online Dec. 6	Level 1 Project team will meet remotely with Level 1 Judges and give their Progress Report (being sure to address each of the 7 Guiding Questions). Review Project Toolkit and Regionals Info page for guidance.
55					Submit "Not Yet" Replies	Deadline	ALL	DEADLINE TBA	COMING SOON	If team qualifies, submit a brief response indicating what steps your team plans to take to implement Level 1 Judges feedback. "Not Yet" projects will be considered for advancement to L2 at STLP State.
56					Submit "Do Over" Presentations	Deadline	ALL	DEADLINE TBA	COMING SOON	Teams that could not/did not present during Regionals can submit a video to be considered. Teams will not have the benefit of detailed judge feedback but will be considered for L2
57					2023 Regionals Info Page	Info	ALL	VISIT	VISIT	Important launch pad for Level 1 Projects. Learn about Regionals, register projects, view elevator pitch assignments.
58	CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS	2A	CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS (FORMERLY CDA)		Creative Digital Arts: 3D Design	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Artists create a 3D model/design of an existing object or an original creation using digital tools. Products must be submitted as a screencast.
59					NEW Creative Digital Arts: Book Cover	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Imagine a new book cover for your favorite book. Students can use digital photography, image manipulation tools, or digital art as the basis for this product
60					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Illustration	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Look for creative students who produce digital art for projects, web sites, materials, etc. All original Digital Art work has no clip art or images from any other source.
61					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Element Design	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students create original digital designs using elements that incorporate graphic design principles infused with digital elements such as motion, interactivity, or looping graphics
62					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Music Composition	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Create original digital music piece using available software. Review rubric for details about how to properly document the type of music being produced. Rock on!
63					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Music Manipulation	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Create original digital music piece by using loops/samples of other music. Review rubric for details about how to properly document the type of music being produced. Rock on!
64					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Photograph	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Enter original photos that utilize composition, framing, and feel without over dependence upon software enhancement (filters, effects, etc.)
65					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Photo Essay	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students will tell a complete story using only original photographs they have taken. Photo essays will utilize between 5 and 10 original photos to tell an impactful story...without words.
66					Creative Digital Arts: Digital Storytelling	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Use digital tools in any combination of music, sound effects, images, text, narrations and more to present a digital telling of their own original story.
67					Creative Digital Arts: Infographic	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Infographics are visually stimulating ways to present data/information in a simplified and understandable manner. Create design elements such as charts, graphs, maps, etc.
68					Creative Digital Arts: Logo Design	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Software is used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. All aspects of the content should be original.
69					Creative Digital Arts: Manipulated Image	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Take one or more original images and combines them, change them, add/remove items, etc., in order to create a totally new original image.
70					Creative Digital Arts: Multimedia Mash-Up	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Use digital tools to create original content by combining at least three of the following media types: animation, audio, design software, images, interactive device, text, and video.
71					Creative Digital Arts: Screen Capture Tutorial	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Screen capture tutorials are short multimedia products that utilize screen recording tools to actively teach a skill or process as it occurs on the narrator’s device.
72					Creative Digital Arts: Animation	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Using digital tools, students produced original animated shorts (can be stop motion, motion graphics, etc.)
73					Creative Digital Arts: Augmented Reality	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Using digital tools, student teams create projects in the augmented reality domain that can be useful for school, home, and/or community
74					Creative Digital Arts: Data for Action	Team	6 - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Special two part categorey: Stage 1 (CDA) - using specified sources, tell the story behind the data; Stage 2 (State) - present data based findings and recommend action
75					Creative Digital Arts: Documentary	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Entries tell stories about a person, event, or a place from recent or past history. It may include some still images or other media but the majority should be motion footage.
76					Creative Digital Arts: ePublishing	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	Students publish digital materials. Provide a URL link to a strong sample of how students are making publications for learning.
77					Creative Digital Arts: Feature Video	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	A Feature Video is a short piece used to inform or entertain the audience about a specific topic (of your choice).
78					Creative Digital Arts: Kentucky Travel: Unveiling the Hidden Gems	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Create a video that adds to the travel campaign: THERE’S ONLY ONE KENTUCKY. Your local community is the ideal location and the best way to get others involved is to make a video that showcases your area.
79					Creative Digital Arts: Media Literacy Awareness	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Students produce a collection of at least 3 samples of media used to promote peer/community awareness and identification of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation
80					Creative Digital Arts: Minecraft '24: LitCraft: Imagination to Creation	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Teams follow the prompt provided and submit a video capture of their Minecraft build (and process document explaining their build). Submit link to video by CDA deadline.
81					NEW to CDA: Newscast (previously State Challenge)	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	If your school has a news program, let us know more about it. Sign up and show off your news show prowess!
82					NEW to CDA: Podcast (previously State Challenge)	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 entry per school	Create and share an original podcasting series using a variety of hosting options.
83					Creative Digital Arts: PSA Video	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 entries per school	The Public Service Announcement (PSA) video should market a product or idea and be persuasive. It meets the precise time limit of 15, 30, or 60 seconds (including credits)
84		2B	SERVICE TEAMS (Apply During Winter for Position at State)		Service Team: Block Code Crew	Individual	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 may apply per school	Submit digital presentation with highlighting experience and sample work .Those selected will serve on Block Code Crew service team at STLP State.
85					Service Team: KyGoPlay Innovator	Individual	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 may apply per school	Submit a video describing how they personally “play to learn” and how they exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity. STLP KyGoPlay Innovators will lead others to play and learn through challenge-based activities at STLP State.
86					Service Team: Creative Media Team	Individual	6th - 12th	COMING SOON	2 may apply per school	NEW for 2023: Apply and interview to be a contributing member of the STLP Creative Media Team at STLP State and put your Media Arts skills to use. Travel to Lex and help us promote, inform, and highlight events throughout the day at State.
87		2C	CREATIVE DIGITAL ARTS: RESOURCES		KET Media Arts Toolkit	Resources	K - 12th	VIEW TOOLKIT	Whole School Resource	Great connections to CDA categories with thanks from partners at KET Education. Find tips on how to start creating media and learn how artists are using media in their artworks.
88					Creative Digital Arts Categories slide deck (*from 2023)			VIEW SLIDES		NEW RESOURCE: Shared from Kelly Fischer and Emily Tighe, DLC's and STLP Leads for Fayette County Public Schools. Great resource for students and coaches to explore and discover CDA categories.
89					STLP24 Creative Digital Arts Registration Planning Tool			PLANNING TOOL		Grab a copy of a Google Sheet version of the CDA registration. Complete "offline" then copy/paste your entries into the CDA registration when you're ready to submit.
90					STLP23 Creative Digital Arts Registration + Info Page			VIEW		Complete the online registration ahead of the deadline. Be sure to check all product URLs are directly accessible for judges. Deadline Jan. 18, 2023
91					STLP23 CDA Semi-Finalists list			VIEW		Congratulations to this year's Digital Product Semi-Finalists. See who is advancing to #STLP23 State and check out their entires for yourself
92					STLP22 Digital Product Champs			VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2022 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
93					STLP21 Digital Product Champs			VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2021 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
94					STLP20 Digital Product Champs			VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2020 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
95					STLP19 Digital Product Champs			VIEW CHAMPS		Get inspriation from the Digital Product Champions from the 2019 STLP State Championship. View these champs as samples of CDA categories.
96	STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - MARCH 27	3A	STLP STATE		START HERE: STLP23 State Championship Info Page	#STLP23		STLP.LIVE	March 27, 2024	Get information on this year's State Championship in Lexington on April 19, 2023. Review the 3 main events: Projects, Digital Products and Challenges on the #STLP23 Info Page.
97					#STLP24 State Championship			COMING SOON		Sign up before March 22 to compete (Level 2 Projects, Challenges, Digital Products), to "Attend Only" (explore without competing), or Volunteer/Judge events.
98					STLP22 State Champs			REVIEW STLP22		Review the 2022 STLP State Champions. Link to the recordings of the STLP Award Shows.
99					STLP23 Award Shows LIVE on KET			WATCH LIVE 3/27		Recorded live from Rupp Arena while broadcast on KET, you can watch both the STLP Award Shows. KET News Quiz host Kelsey Starks MC's the Digital Product Award Showcase and the STLP State Champion Projects were celebrated in the second show.
101					STLP21 State Champs			VIEW '21 CHAMPS		Review the 2021 STLP Champions. See their project presentation, view the digital product winners, and see the list of Live Challenge winners, too.
102			LIVE CHALLENGES		Certipalooza (Certification Challenge)	Individual	6th - 12th	NO RUBRIC	TBA	Updated for 2023: Earn as many industry certifications as you can within the competition window as part of the 2023 Certipalooza (Sponsored by Certiport)
103					Awesome Inc Coding Challenge	Individual	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	2 students per school	This challenge is being updated, check back soon!
104					Drone Challenge (NEW for 2023)	Team	9th - 12th	VIEW INFO	1 team per school	New for 2023: STLP Drone Challenge! Two teams compete head to head. Fly your drone (BYOD) through the provided course. Event based on https://roboticseducation.org/aerial-drone-competition/ Help us develop this new challenge!
105					KyOLXC Website Design Challenge	Individual	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 student per school	One student builds a website on demand focusing on design and creativity. This is a timed challenge. Category is a BYOD event.
106					Game Design Challenge	Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Game design involves system-based thinking, critical problem solving, art, storytelling, interactive design, game logic and rules, and computer skills. Present your game to judges.
107					Help Desk/Support Challenge (updated rubric)	Team	K - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	1 team per school	Students present how they help support technology within their school/district/community back home. Describe how technical support is provided and share examples.
108					KY Cinemania Video Challenge	Team	K - 12th	VIEW WEBSITE	1 team per school	Produce a short video and post it on YouTube within 48 hours after registered teams recieve emailed instructions. Videos will be due in the days before State...finalist entries judged at State.
109					NKU College of Informatics IOT Challenge	Team	6th - 12th	VIEW RUBRIC	First 15, 1 per school	Choose and use any method to create an IoT solution that positively impacts your community or school. Depending on what the problem demands from your solution, you may use one or multiple IoT devices.