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STLP21 REGIONALS

Link to STLP21 Regionals Info Page - click here
STLP21 Regionals Info Page
Register By 11/15

PROJECT TOOLKIT

Deep dive into each step along the #STLPRoad2Rupp

Review the updated 2021-22 Project bundle below in your browser, or click here to access via the STLP Super Sheet.

LEVEL 1 PROJECTS

Give an Elevator Pitch on Project Idea
Projects only in development stage
Choose any format to make the Pitch
Use Level 1 rubric as guide

LEVEL 2 PROJECTS

Live presentations
Judges engage teams
Best projects advance to Level 3
Use Level 2 rubric as guide

LEVEL 3 PROJECTS

Finalists compete to be Best in State
Champions in K-5, 6-8, 9-12 & Technical
All making Level 3 get recognition
Teams meet judges online to share

CONSTRUCTING
KNOWLEDGE

WHY PROJECTS?

Project Based Learning is at the core of STLP. One of the largest competition areas is the STLP Project category. Project teams develop their project plans (Level i) and bring their ideas to present at Regional Qualifiers (Level 1) hoping to advance to STLP State (Level 2 & 3).

STLP Projects work to engage students through deeper learning that has long lasting benefits for students, classrooms, schools and communities. Benefits include:

  • Real-world relevance for learning

  • Demonstrations of Success Skills

  • Engages lower achieving students

  • Spotlight innovation and creativity

  • Develop stronger relationships

  • Perfect for NTI & Remote Learning

  • Impact student achievement

  • Strong motivator for daily attendance

  • Build on/extend existing projects

  • High level student engagement

  • Strategy to close achievement gaps

  • Maximize technology investments

  • Gain presentation skills & experience

  • Show tech competency for graduation

  • Model a positive learning culture

MAKE STANDARDS
MEANINGFUL

STLP Project Scoring Guides/Rubrics (Level 1 through Level 3) are modeled on the ISTE Standards for Students. Use these “I Am..” statements to translate rubric standards/indicators into more student-friendly language. Great for discussion.

STLP ISTE Standards poster: Empowered Learner
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Digital Citizen
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Knowledge Constructor
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Innovative Designer
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Computational Thinker
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Creative Communicator
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Global Communicator
STLP ISTE Standards poster: Environment Builder

KEY ELEMENTS OF STLP PROJECTS

Whatever form an STLP Project takes, the most effective ones will utilize these common design elements:

CHALLENGE PROBLEM/QUESTION

Projects are wrapped around a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer and be identified by the students.

SUSTAINABLE EXPLORATION

Projects are an active process which sees students generate new questions and find/use new resources to develop their own solutions.

STUDENT VOICE & CHOICE

Project encourages students to make choices about what they create, and how time is used, with guidance from STLP Coaches.

TEAM REFLECTION

Provide opportunities between STLP events for reflection on design and implementation. Utilize STLP resources as guides.

ADDRESSES STANDARDS

All STLP rubrics (including Level 1-3 Projects) engage the KY Academic Standards for Technology. Discuss these with students throughout.

PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE

STLP Projects are designed for students to demo what they learn by presenting their work. Make opportunities to present abundant.

#STLPROAD2RUPP

DESIGN. MAKE. CONNECT. LEARN!

The STLP Project cycle starts in the weeks ahead of Regionals. Keep scrolling to find resources to help your Project Teams develop their project from Level 1 all the way through to Levels 2 and 3 at STLP State.

Referenced research on PBL and improved academic performance:

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