L3 Goal: Advocate to Be State Champion
L3 Goal: Advocate to Be State Champion
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Speak with Judges to Promote Team Passion & Project Impacts.
Speak with Judges to Promote Team Passion & Project Impacts.
LEVEL 3: State Finals!
LEVEL 3: State Finals!
Promote: Tell Judges Why Project is State Champion Worthy
Promote: Tell Judges Why Project is State Champion Worthy
Any team that makes it to Level 3 Project judging should be ready for an entirely elevated experience with Level 3 Judges. It's time to really display your enthusiasm for your project and your mastery of the subject; all in relation to the KAS Tech Standards, of course. Here's some tips to get you prepped:
Level 3 Judging is completely different from Levels 1 or 2
Level 3 Judging begins at after Level 2 & there is no Judging Schedule
Judges will arrive at any time to discuss your project (with designated presenters only)
Someti mes, Judges will return later for clarifying questions, etc.
Judges are not interested in your practiced presentation, but prefer interactive conversations with presenters.
Judges will be looking for teams that can confidently and enthusiastically explain why their project should be selected to represent the best of education technology for the entire state of Kentucky.
Plan to remain at your project table until the announcement is made that Level 3 Judging has concluded.
Less Presentation, More Conversation
Less Presentation, More Conversation
Final round of 2024 STLP State Judging
L3 Project judging is a conversation w/judges
Each team can select up to 4 spokespersons to represent the project during the convo with judges
Judges will deliberate and advocate for the project team they believe should be State Champs..
Grade Divisions: K-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Team Event: As with Level 1 and 2, select up to 4 spokespersons to represent project during the Level 3 conversation with judges
Judging: Done in person the afternoon of STLP State
Focuses on learning from students via conversation; less emphasis on prepared presentation/speeches
Opportunity for representatives to share passion for project
The Level 3 Guide for Judges is different. It's not about points at this stage, it's about promoting project to Judges.
L3: What to Expect
L3: What to Expect
Level 3 is very different—there’s no set schedule, and judging begins after Level 2.
Judges can stop by any time for a conversational visit with presenters.
Multiple judge groups may visit, sometimes more than once.
Judges expect interactive discussion and not scripted presentations for Level 3.
Be ready to explain confidently and enthusiastically why your project represents the best in Kentucky EdTech.
Stay at your table until Level 3 judging is officially over and the release announcement is made.
About the Awards
About the Awards
Every Level 3 team should stay for the STLP Awards Ceremony—because every L3 project is in the running for Best in State and can only be Champion if present.
All Level 3 projects will be recognized on stage and receive an award, with final results announced live.
You’ve worked hard—let your students enjoy this moment, even if the ride home is long!
To accept the honor of being named a Best in Kentucky Project Champion, your team must be present at the conclusion of the Award Show.
Who Are L3 Judges
Who Are L3 Judges
Level 3 Judges: Kentucky’s EdTech Elite
Kentucky is a national leader in education technology, and Level 3 Judges are hand-selected experts from across the state.
These judges know they’re choosing the teams who will represent Kentucky on the international stage, and they view this role as an honor and privilege.
Enjoy the opportunity to share your amazing project with some of the state’s top EdTech leaders!
After L3 Judging
After L3 Judging
Level 3 Recognition & Next Steps:
All Level 3 projects will be recognized on stage in Rupp Arena and receive an award—announced live during the 4 PM Challenge & Project Award Show
STLP State Champion Projects will be invited to present at the ISTE Conference (in Orlando, Florida for 2026).
Champions will receive a stipend to attend and represent their district, STLP Kentucky, and the KY Department of Education at the international level — Level 4!
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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