Topic:

Your team’s app must address one area of “Social Justice.” Potential topics may include (but are not limited to): hunger, poverty, inequality, gender rights, racial justice, immigration, bullying, etc. For a thorough list of potential topics, go to the “Opposing Viewpoints in Context” database, and click on the tab that says “Browse Issues”

Platform:

Your app can be on any platform you like. It can be on iOS, Android, a web app, a PC app, etc.

Functionality:

Your app must be fully functional.

Content Suitability:

Your app cannot be indecent, defamatory, in obvious bad taste, demonstrate a lack of respect for public morals or conduct. Your app cannot defame political parties or politicians.

Demonstration Video Requirements

Each team must create a demonstration video containing the following information:

1. All videos must be between 2 – 3 minutes.

2. Include the “SCCLD Library Logo” at the beginning of your demonstration video.

***A JPEG version of the logo will be sent out to your team after you complete the online contest registration.

3. The name of the app and your team’s name.

4. Clearly explain the purpose of the app and what area of social justice it addresses.

5. Explain the app’s target audience (who is the app intended for?)

6. Explain how the app helps people.

7. Demonstrate how the app is used.

8. Include at least 2 SCCLD database Source Citations at the end of your demonstration video in the credits.

Think of this video as a commercial that pitch’s your team’s application project. The video should be as clear and compelling as possible, and always try to include a “WOW! Factor” to make it stand out. THINK BIG!!!!

Once the video is complete, upload the video to YouTube. Set the video to “public” in order for the judges to view it and include the link in your final submission.

How to submit a project:

Once a team’s entire project (working application, code, demo video, supplemental questions) is ready, you may submit it. The last day to submit a project is Friday, July 13th at 11:59pm.

In order to be eligible for this contest, your team must submit a demonstration video (2 – 3 minutes) and a copy of all code used. We will be using Google Classroom for submissions.

See the following information to join our classroom for project submissions.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and log into your preferred google account

2. Click on the “+” icon at the top of the page

3. Enter this class code: rl3rnq1

4. You have now joined the class!

5. Click on an assignment to view its details, and attach files as necessary.