Not all of the STLP State Championship Live Challenge categories were a good fit for STLP@Home

Several factors were considered when determining which Live Challenge categories would make it STLP@Home:

• Continuity of Experience - several of the Live Challenge categories required on-site demonstrations of skill that could not practically be transitioned to an all-digital format given current time constraints

• Availability of category leads - most of the STLP category leads are also district ed-tech leaders. Many are simply unable to dedicate the sufficient time to organizing an STLP category in the midst of the COVID-19 emergency and district demands

Do I need to register to particpate in the STLP@Home Challenges?

All students rosters that were pulled from the original STLP State Championship registration back in March will simply forward to become the STLP@Home participant rosters for the upcoming challenges. There is no additional registration for Challenges at this time.

What if the category I originally registered for is not offered for STLP@Home?

Unfortunately, not all challenges will be offered this year. But don't worry... most Live Challenges will return for 2021 STLP State and many still are planning alternative opportunities for when the COVID-19 social distancing standards are eventually relaxed (such as RCX).

Can I jump over to another Challenge that is still happening in STLP@Home?

Unfortunately, since all the participant rosters are already in place and there is not an additional registration option, we're not accepting new participants at this time. Thank you for understanding.

When will STLP@Home Challenges be held?

Right now, several leads are finalizing updated scoring rubrics for their challenge category. Each category lead will handle the process for their challenge differently. Watch for emails from each category lead to come to the STLP Coaches with info on how their challenge will be held. In turn, STLP Coaches will communicate directly with the pre-registered students. State Champs will be announced Friday, May 8th.

How different will these Challenges be?

Category Leads are being creative with how participants can share their skills via differeint mediums. Some will utilize video conference while others will invite participants to submit a recording of their presentation. Bottom line: each Challenge will be different.

Where are the updated Challenge Rubrics?

As will all things STLP, updated rubrics will be linked via the STLP Super Sheet.

NOTE: Some districts still restrict student access to shared resources from outside your district. This means that many times, students in those districts are unable to review items on the STLP Super Sheet. If students are using a district managed Chromebook or Google account while at home, those restrictions from your district may still be in place. Please, feel free to make copies of rubrics to share with students from your own, teacher level, drives as needed.

This list may be updated as additional Challenges are included:

Coding Challenge

Quick Tech Recall

Racing to the Future (tentatively)

KY Cinemania

KY Travel

STLP Game Design Challenge

Update: Sphero Hero removed, 4/22
Update: Newscast Challenge removed, 4/25
Update: Swift App Design Challenge removed, 4/28