Natick High School

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Student Video Competition

Submissions DUE:  May 20, 2013

Natick Public Schools and researchers from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education are pleased to announce a Spring 2013 student video competition. Through this student video competition, NHS students can create an entertaining and informative original film describing how computers and other digital tools are used for teaching and learning.

Students can work in groups of up to 4 NHS students to create a 5-minute (or less) original film that addresses:

“How have computers and technology changed the way you learn new things and/or how your teachers teach.”

Films should strive to be both informative and entertaining. Submissions must be no longer than 5 minutes in length and represent original student ideas and production. Because the student videos will be posted online and screened publicly, all video content must be free of copywritten materials and appropriate for all audiences. 

Who is eligible?
All NHS students are eligible to voluntarily submit videos, although students in some grades and courses may participate as part of their class work. Students may work individually or in groups of up to 4 NHS students. Although more than one video can be submitted by each team or student, individual students will not be eligible to win more than one award.

What is the timeline?

All entries must be uploaded by 11:59PM on May 20, 2013.  Winners will be announced on June 3, 2013.

How do I submit my video?

1. Create a great video under 5 minutes with original content.

2.  Share your video with your parents and get their OK to share it online.

3. One of your team members must have a YouTube account.  (Directions for setting up a YouTube account) 

4.  Upload your video to YouTube.  Be sure your video's privacy setting is "Unlisted".

5. Copy your video's URL (web address) from YouTube. (You will need it to complete your submission).

6. Have all team members complete the online form.

How will videos be reviewed?
A panel of international educators, policy makers, and educational technology leaders will rate video submissions based on content and originality. Top scoring students will receive prizes and a certificate.

Prizes and Screenings:

First prize:                 $200 in Apple Store/iTunes credit for team

Second prize:           $100 in Apple Store/iTunes credit for team

Third Prize:                $75 in Apple Store/iTunes credit for team

Each winning team member will also receive an individual award certificate.

Further Information:

Please direct all questions to Damian Bebell at Boston College: bebell@bc.edu

Official Video Guidelines/Rules:
Teams of 1 to 4 NHS students
Video must be 5 minutes or less
No copy written materials

Each student team must have between one and four members, although all members do not necessarily need to appear in the video. The students may split up the various tasks associated with the project, as they like.

Videos submitted must be no more than 5 minutes in length.

Content in the videos, including music, audio, speech/voiceovers, stills, video supers or other audiovisual materials must be: 1) entirely original, created and performed by the entrants; 2) original creations of works in the public domain and/or 3.) content that allows royalty-free use of the material with no restrictions. Videos cannot contain copyrighted content owned by third parties except as noted.

Other than the team members, no one else may appear or provide voiceover for the video entries unless the team has obtained written permission from those persons whose name, image, likeness, or voice ("Likeness") is included in the video, and that such person(s) have granted the team all necessary rights to use the person's Likeness. If the Likeness of a minor is included, such grant of rights must include written permission from the minor's parent or legal guardian authorizing the use of the minor's Likeness on behalf of the minor.

Video content may not defame or disparage any individuals, companies, organizations or institutions. Furthermore, the videos may not contain nudity, lewd or vulgar behavior, or offensive language and/or gestures.

Students may participate on more than one team.

Each team may submit more than one (1) video. However, a team may only have one video submission be eligible for prizes. 

In addition, each entrant must complete a Video Submission Form to officially enter the contest. Please note, before submitting your video each team member must have parent or guardian approval.