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FAQs: “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest

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What is the “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?
On the “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest Mechanics: Eligibility
On the “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest Mechanics: Requirements
On the Entry Content
On Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights Issues
On the Evaluation Criteria, Awards, and Prizes
On the Contest Timeline
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On the “Ano ang Kwento” Contest

  1. What is the “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?

The “Ano ang Kwento Mo” (What is your story?) Contest is one of the contests under the “Doon Po Sa Amin” Project. It is a sustainable incentive program for local content generation.

  1. What are the objectives of the “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?

The “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest aims to:

  • To engage high school teachers and students nationwide to generate local content using community mapping techniques and information and communication technology (ICT)
  • To promote ICT integration in basic education through curriculum-based topic categories, and to encourage teachers and students to use local content in curriculum applications
  • To develop students’ skills in research, writing, leadership, teamwork, and technology
  • To encourage schools to build relationships with other schools and groups within their local communities, and to rouse students’ community awareness
  1. What is the difference between DPSA and “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?

DPSA is the overall project which includes an incentive program for schools, web hosting, trainings, content aggregation and promotion, and a contest. The “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest is one of the contests under the DPSA project.
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On the “Ano ang Kwento” Contest Mechanics: Eligibility

  1. Who can join “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?

“Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest is open to all public and private high school teachers and students nationwide.

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On the “Ano ang Kwento” Contest Mechanics: Requirements

  1. Can one Teacher Coach handle more than one Student Group?

Yes, a Teacher Coach can handle more than one Student Group. A Teacher Coach can also serve as an Assistant Coach to another Student Group.

  1. A member of our School Team withdrew from the project. What should we do?

The Adviser/Moderator/Teacher Coach should immediately notify the Smart Schools Program to update their registration.

  1. Can one Student Group register more than one project?

Yes, a Student Group can work simultaneously on different projects under different Topic Categories. However, to maintain the quality of each project, DPSA recommends a maximum of 5 entries per Student Group.

  1. Can a Student Group be comprised of students from different grade/year levels or sections?

Yes, students from one section or from other sections and grade/year levels can form one Student Group.

  1. How many students can join a Student Group?

The recommended number of students per Student Group is 10-15 only. Minimum number of students per Student Group is 5.

  1. Is there a maximum number of Student Groups per school?

None.  A school may register as many Student Groups as preferred, provided each Student Group is endorsed by the Adviser.

  1. Where do we upload the video blog site for our DPSA Quest entry?

The Student Group may create a free blog account in any of the following recommended blog hosting services:

  1. Where do we host/upload our videos?

The Student Group may create a free account in any of the following recommended video hosting sites, where the videos will be uploaded:

  1. What should our video blog site contain?

The DPSA Quest Entry Blog Site must contain the following pages or posts:

    • Brief description of the chosen topic and title (background story of the topic, and significance of the story)
    • Methodology (materials and skills/techniques used to complete the project)
    • Team Profile (list of members and roles)
    • Video collection
    • Bibliography/Credits
  1. Where can we get the required registration and entry forms?

All the DPSA forms from the DPSA Register Section.

  1. Why do we need to document our research process? How do we present it?

One of the Evaluation Criteria for entries is the DPSA School Team Collaboration. The Team Profile would show how each member of the team performed the tasks needed to complete the entry. The research and information gathering processes, web page design methods, and other activities of the team can be documented through photos or a visual narrative.

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On the Entry Content

  1. What should the video collection contain and how can we present it?

The video collection may contain one or more of the following:

  • Demonstration video
  • Documentary
  • Short film/movie
  • Animated film

Example:
Topic: Popular native dish
Video collection:

  • A video clip showing how the native dish is prepared (demonstration video)
  • A video clip showing the Student Group conducting an interview with the local chef (documentary video)
  • A video clip showing the locals and visitors while they eat the native dish (documentary)
  • A short film produced by the Student Group that reenacts the history of the native dish
  • An animation showing the nutritional values of the native dish
  1. What are the Topic Categories for “Ano ang Kwento Mo” Contest?

A Student Group, headed by its Teacher Coach, can choose any topic from any of the following categories:

    1. Arts and Culture
    2. History and Society
    3. Travel and Cuisine
    4. Environment and Disaster Preparedness

 

  1. How can we promote our website?

All entries will be featured in the “Doon Po Sa Amin” and Smart Schools Program websites. You can promote your website by inviting your friends, school alumni, and community members to check out your Focus Story project online. Update and maintain the contents of your website.

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On Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights Issues

  1. Can we use other resources like books, journals, publications, and articles from the World Wide Web?

All materials (data, stories, photos, images, web page design, etc.) to be used in the contest entry must be original. References must be taken from reputable sources which should be cited properly in the entry. All Focus Study/Story must have a bibliography. Plagiarism results in immediate disqualification from the contest.

  1. What if the other Student Group from another school has the same topic or subject for their entry as ours?

This is okay, provided the content and presentation of the story and/or videos are not the same.

  1. We noticed that the entry of one Student Group contains some plagiarized content. What should we do?

Kindly report to the Smart Schools Program any plagiarized material or content immediately.

  1. Can we put our school logo in our video blog site?

Yes, provided the team has the permission of the school administration.

  1. Do we need to put the Smart Schools logo in our video blog site?

Yes, the Smart Schools logo, hyperlinked to the Smart Schools Program website URL (http://www.smartschools.ph/) MUST be posted in your website.

  1. Intellectual Property rights

Intellectual Property rights will remain in the hands of the content creators. For content and materials not created by the project teams, it is the responsibility of the project teams to secure permission for use from the original owners. By submitting the entries to DPSA, the team members and the school is also giving Smart the permission to use all content for non-commercial purposes in all kinds of media, including the Smart Schools and DPSA websites.  

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On the Evaluation Criteria, Awards, and Prizes

  1. How will the entries be evaluated?

All registered entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:


Educational Content
  • Did the Student Group deeply explore the subject and apply community mapping techniques to generate data and stories?
  • Are the stories and/or video content original?
  • Are sources properly cited?

30%

ICT Integration

  • Did the Student Group effectively use multimedia and technology in presenting data and stories?
  • Did the Student Group show competence in video production?
  • Does the video blog site use proper design and layout to effectively present the content or story?

30%

DPSA School Team Collaboration

  • How did the student groups and the DPSA School Team as a whole work together?
  • Are the research activities/processes documented properly (Methodology and Team Profile)?

20%

Community Impact

  • Do the stories define the community and raise awareness on community issues?
  • Are the stories appealing to a diverse audience?
  • Do the stories contribute to promoting and developing the community?

20%

  1. What awards and prizes await the participants?

Exciting awards and prizes will be given to the winning entries!


Awards

Prizes

Major Awards

Grand Champion (1)

PhP30,000 for Student Group

Best in Category (4)

PhP10,000 for Student Group

Best in Video Blog Site Design and Layout

PhP5,000 for Student Group

Best in Team Collaboration

PhP5,000 for Student Group

Best in ICT Integration

PhP5,000 for Student Group

Best in Best in Community Involvement

PhP5,000 for Student Group

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On the Contest Timeline

  1. When will the "Ano ang Kwento Mo?" be launched?

The “Ano ang Kwento Mo?" contest opens every July.

  1. When can the schools register for the contest?

The registration period for the DPSA contest is from July to August.

  1. When is the deadline for the completion of entries?

All registered entries must be completed on or before November 11, 2011.

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Do you have more queries or comments/suggestions?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your questions/suggestions/feedback, including your complete name, school/company, designation, and contact number to smartschools@smart.com.ph.
Doon Po Sa Amin | Smart Schools Program
Smart Communications, Inc.
6799 Ayala Ave., Makati City 1226
Fax: (632) 511.3100
Tel.: (632) 511.3106
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