Friday, October 24, 2008

MCSD’s “Compute the Future” Writing Contest


MCSD’s “Compute the Future” Writing Contest

In celebration of National Technology Learning Month in October, the MCSD Division of Technology Services is sponsoring a technology and writing contest. The contest is open to all students in the Muscogee County School District.

The winning contestants will receive a brand new computer!

This year’s theme: “What role will technology play in shaping the world our students will lead?”

Contest Guidelines
• All entries must be authentic student work that corresponds with the GA Performance Standards for Language Arts. The scoring rubric is online at http://www.mcsdga.net/inside/technology/writing_contest/writing_contest.html .
• Entries must be completed using Microsoft Word in APA format, which includes Times New Roman style font and a double-spaced document with size 12 point font.
• Schools must submit their top 3 entries as Microsoft Word document attachments via email to contest@mcsdga.net
• All entries must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 14.


Prizes
There will be prizes awarded as follows:
· 1 new computer at the Elementary School level
· 1 new computer at the Middle School level
· 1 new computer at the High School level

Judging
Selection of the winning entries will be done by a panel of volunteer community members.

Notification and Awards
The top 5 finalists for each level will be notified on Friday, November 21.
An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 4 at 5:30 PM in the Patrick Theatre at the Columbus Museum.

Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Obert at 706-329-9452 or 706-569-3777, or by email at mailto:mmobert@mcsdga.net

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