Mentors | Standards | Submission Tools | Webinars | Challenges | Videos | Additional Tools
The Lt. Gov Computing Challenge - "Coding for Good" launches on January 25, 2021. There will be three challenges of which students can choose one to participate in. Each challenge requires a variety of artifacts for submission. The Challenge planning team is seeking educators who are interested in developing the writing prompts for each challenge, creating rubrics, reviewing/evaluating submissions or recording videos to assist the students in the process. Stipends are available. Please fill out the form at your earliest convenience so that we can get the details out to students in a timely manner.
Resources
Welcome to the Resource page. Here you’ll find a growing list of resources and tools designed to support your success. Check back often to see what’s been added. Have a resource you want to share? Email us at info@ltgovcc.org.
Mentors
Looking for a mentor? If you are a teacher or a student and wish to request a mentor to support completion of a submission to the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge please complete the Mentor Request Form. The Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge team will try our best to match you with a mentor, but requests are not guaranteed. Please note all mentors have been vetted through a background check with ACCESS Educational Services, Inc. ·
Do you want to be a mentor? Simply fill out the Volunteer Mentor Application to provide some information so that we can find you the best match. Filling out the Volunteer Mentor Application also authorizes ACCESS Educational Services, Inc. to complete a background check.
Standards
Looking for ways to bring the Computing Challenge directly into your classroom? The Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge has been aligned to the following standards: American Association of School Librarians [AASL], Computer Science Teacher Association [CSTA], and The International Society for Technology in Education [ISTE]. If you are a teacher or educator using these standards in your classroom, you can easily link the Computing Challenge to your coursework using our standard alignment guides. You can find alignment documents for AASL, CSTA K-5 & 6-12, and ISTE for EACH challenge:
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Concept Challenge: CSTA STANDARDS K-5 | CSTA STANDARDS 6-12 | ISTE STANDARDS | AASL STANDARDS
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Prototype Challenge: CSTA STANDARDS K-5 | CSTA STANDARDS 6-12 | ISTE STANDARDS | AASL STANDARDS
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Development Challenge: CSTA STANDARDS K-5 | CSTA STANDARDS 6-12 | ISTE STANDARDS | AASL STANDARDS
Submission Tools
Concept Challenge
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Concept Challenge: How To Guide
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Concept Challenge Scoring Criteria
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Concept Challenge Template (docx or google doc)
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Concept Challenge: Start Your Submission!
Prototype Challenge
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Prototype Challenge: How To Guide
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Prototype Scoring Criteria
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Prototype Challenge Template (docx or google doc)
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Prototype Challenge: Start Your Submission!
Development Challenge
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Development Challenge: How To Guide
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Development Scoring Criteria
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Development Challenge Template (docx or google doc)
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Development Challenge: Start Your Submission!
Archived Webinars
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Introduction to the Challenges:
Learn about the differences and how to pick the right challenge for you!
February. 9, 2021 from 7pm-8pm
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Supporting Students in the Challenge:
Learn how to identify a problem and create a timeline so that students can be successful in the Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge!
February. 23, 2021 from 7pm-8pm
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge Info:
Calling all Informal Educators – Community Partners – After School programs – Girl Scout leaders: Join us for an informational meeting to find out how you can encourage and support your students in the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge!
March. 3, 2021 from 10:30am-11:30am
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Resources to Support the Challenge:
Software platforms for coding, videos, etc!
March. 9, 2021 from 7pm-8pm
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Submission of the Video – What and How?
Learn about the elements that must be contained in the video component of the submission. Types of videos and tools for creating the videos to submit will be explored!
April. 6, 2021 from 7pm-8pm
Webinars will be held every other Tuesday from 7pm-8pm
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7:00pm-7:30pm Training (to be recorded and posted here for future viewing)
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7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Getting Started with the Computing Challenge
Overview of the challenge, past submission examples, 4 free resources for How to Start Teaching Computing, plus submission process and guidelines.
February 16 and March 9, 2023
Videos
Additional Tools
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Girl Scout Alignment Document
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Alignment to Girl Scout Coding for Good Badges
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Lego Education Coding for Good
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Tips and Tools
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Apple: Community Discussion Guide
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Apple: App Design Journal (not just for apps great for any coding solution!)
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Student Flyer
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Connecticut Educational Software Hub
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Printable App/Program Template