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=ORBIT/GeoGebra Competition=
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Submit your primary mathematics activity for a chance to win University of Cambridge prizes & certificates and have your activity posted on a high profile educational website!
Submit your primary mathematics activity for a chance to win University of Cambridge [[#Prizes|prizes & certificates]] and have your activity posted on a high profile educational website!


Members of the GeoGebra community will vote for the top 25 activities, and experts in primary maths will designate the three winners.<br />
Members of the GeoGebra community will vote for the top 25 activities, and experts in primary maths will designate the three winners.<br />


==Competition Instructions==
The activity must be '''open-ended''' to some degree, supporting interactive teaching and active learning. We are looking for '''investigations that allow children (age 6-10) to explore an element of mathematics for themselves'''. <br />
Submitted GeoGebra files and instructions must contain:<br />
1) a short overview (max 200 words),<br />
2) brief instructions or teacher’s note (max 250 words) a short user manual including useful tips and recommendations , <br />
3) compulsory for teachers: list of learning objectives (max 3), <br />
4) compulsory for teachers: description of the underlying pedagogical/teaching approach or rationale (max 50 words) .<br />
For a possible layout for the teacher’s note please see the ORBIT resource at  http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/Consecutive_sums. <br />
===Submission Procedures===
1. Upload your file and notes on [http://www.geogebratube.org GeoGebraTube] (File -> Share) with the TAG: ORBITCOMP using either your GeoGebraTube, Facebook or Google password.  The following screenshots will give you an idea of what to expect during this process:<br />
[[File:landing page screenshot.jpeg|700px|border]]<br />
[[File:upload page screenshot.jpeg|700px|border]]<br />
[[File:student information screenshot.jpeg|700px||border]]<br />
[[File:teacher's notes screenshot.jpeg|700px|border]]<br />


==What is ORBIT?==
ORBIT is a new resource bank (http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/ORBIT) with a focus on interactive teaching in mathematics and science across the primary / secondary sectors, enhanced by using ICT. It is designed for a wide audience of teachers and teacher educators interested in using and sharing Open Educational Resources (OER).


We have found it difficult to source high quality GeoGebra resources for primary children, hence this competition!
[[File:final comp screenshot.jpeg|700px|border]]<br />


The three winners of the ORBIT/GeoGebra competition (and probably some of those on the shortlist) will have their activities posted on the ORBIT wiki alongside teachers from prominent teacher education institutions.<br />


==Competition Instructions==
The activity must be '''open-ended''' to some degree, supporting interactive teaching and active learning. We are looking for '''investigations that allow children to explore an element of mathematics for themselves'''. These might be challenging or thought-provoking; they certainly need to be '''engaging''' and productive for learning (any standard curriculum topic).


Submitted GeoGebra files and instructions must:
2. Copy the link of your GeoGebraTube file and fill this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/formResponse?formkey=dDhKX2NFRWtHallBTEpzUXQ1clQ3Snc6MQ&ifq form].<br />
* be no longer than 500 words,
* be aimed at '''primary''' (age 5-12) students and specify which age (e.g. 7-9 years old) it is suited for,
* have been '''tried and tested''' in class,
* include a short overview,
* list the learning objectives as bullet points,
* include a short (3-4 sentences) description of the '''underlying pedagogical/teaching approach or rationale''',
* contain a short '''compulsory teacher’s note''' (max 250 words) which provide instructions, useful tips and recommendations (submissions without teachers’ notes will not be reviewed).


For an example of the kind of pedagogical approach and teacher’s notes required,  please see the ORBIT resource entitled Consecutive Sums at http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/Consecutive_sums/Consecutive_sums_activity. Please note that your notes need not be as long as those, however.
3. '''DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 31st JANUARY 2013'''<br />


''We’re not expecting whole lesson plans but rather a clear and concise presentation of how to use the activity effectively in class, especially for a teacher not very familiar with the software, where step-by-step instructions regarding navigating the software will be needed.''<br />
==What is ORBIT?==
ORBIT is a [[ORBIT|new resource bank]] with a focus on interactive teaching in mathematics and science across the primary / secondary sectors, enhanced by using ICT. It is designed for a wide audience of teachers and teacher educators interested in using and sharing Open Educational Resources (OER).


===Submission Procedures===
We have found it difficult to source high quality GeoGebra resources for primary children, hence this competition!


# Upload your file and notes on GeoGebratube.org with the TAG: ORBITCOMP using either your GeoGebratube, Facebook or Google password.
The three winners of the ORBIT/GeoGebra competition (and probably some of those on the shortlist) will have their activities posted on the ORBIT wiki alongside teachers from prominent teacher education institutions.
# Copy the link of your GeoGebratube file and fill this form.


(see step-by-step instructions)
This is a unique opportunity to have your name associated with a high profile, innovative University of Cambridge project.<br /><br />


===Prizes===
===Prizes===
# A University of Cambridge tee-shirt, mug and bag for the winner + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate
1. University of Cambridge T-shirt, mug and bag for the winner + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate  
# A University of Cambridge tee-shirt and bag for finalist number two + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate
 
# A University of Cambridge tee-shirt and mug for finalist number three + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate
2. University of Cambridge T-shirt and bag for finalist number two + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate  
 
3. University of Cambridge T-shirt and mug for finalist number three + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate  


''Fame'' – or at least public acknowledgement! – through inclusion in the ORBIT resource bank. This offers the opportunity to have your name associated with a high profile, innovative University of Cambridge project.


''The creators of the top 25 resources will receive a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate''
Fame – or at least public acknowledgement! – through inclusion in the ORBIT resource bank. This is a unique opportunity to have your name associated with a high profile, innovative University of Cambridge project.


===Deadline===
The creators of the top 25 resources will receive a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate
Files should be submitted by...

Latest revision as of 10:05, 27 March 2013

ORBIT/GeoGebra Competition NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 18th FEBRUARY 2013

Geogebralogo.jpg

Submit your primary mathematics activity for a chance to win University of Cambridge prizes & certificates and have your activity posted on a high profile educational website!

Members of the GeoGebra community will vote for the top 25 activities, and experts in primary maths will designate the three winners.

Competition Instructions

The activity must be open-ended to some degree, supporting interactive teaching and active learning. We are looking for investigations that allow children (age 6-10) to explore an element of mathematics for themselves.

Submitted GeoGebra files and instructions must contain:

1) a short overview (max 200 words),
2) brief instructions or teacher’s note (max 250 words) a short user manual including useful tips and recommendations ,
3) compulsory for teachers: list of learning objectives (max 3),
4) compulsory for teachers: description of the underlying pedagogical/teaching approach or rationale (max 50 words) .

For a possible layout for the teacher’s note please see the ORBIT resource at http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/Consecutive_sums.


Submission Procedures

1. Upload your file and notes on GeoGebraTube (File -> Share) with the TAG: ORBITCOMP using either your GeoGebraTube, Facebook or Google password. The following screenshots will give you an idea of what to expect during this process:

Landing page screenshot.jpeg


Upload page screenshot.jpeg


Student information screenshot.jpeg


Teacher's notes screenshot.jpeg


Final comp screenshot.jpeg


2. Copy the link of your GeoGebraTube file and fill this form.

3. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 31st JANUARY 2013

What is ORBIT?

ORBIT is a new resource bank with a focus on interactive teaching in mathematics and science across the primary / secondary sectors, enhanced by using ICT. It is designed for a wide audience of teachers and teacher educators interested in using and sharing Open Educational Resources (OER).

We have found it difficult to source high quality GeoGebra resources for primary children, hence this competition!

The three winners of the ORBIT/GeoGebra competition (and probably some of those on the shortlist) will have their activities posted on the ORBIT wiki alongside teachers from prominent teacher education institutions.

This is a unique opportunity to have your name associated with a high profile, innovative University of Cambridge project.

Prizes

1. University of Cambridge T-shirt, mug and bag for the winner + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate

2. University of Cambridge T-shirt and bag for finalist number two + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate

3. University of Cambridge T-shirt and mug for finalist number three + a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate


Fame – or at least public acknowledgement! – through inclusion in the ORBIT resource bank. This is a unique opportunity to have your name associated with a high profile, innovative University of Cambridge project.

The creators of the top 25 resources will receive a University of Cambridge/GeoGebra Certificate