The National Scratch Competition Year 2
About Us
This competition was created to promote Scratch programming in elementary level. This goal aligns with computing science subject that emphasizes coding as an important skill in the 21st century when technology plays a crucial role. Not only will programming practice of applicants benefit themselves, but it will help stimulate their peers’ eagerness to learn as well.
Sponsored by
Why Your Kid Should Participate
In Scratch Competition Year 2?
- Be able to win many prizes worth over 20,000 Baht in total
- Be able to participate in a free competition training program to practice programming skills
- Have an opportunity to meet other coders of the same age to share an experience
- Build pride as one of the coolest portfolios!
Competition details
-
Round 1 :
Submit the work created with Scratch on the topic of “Educational Multimedia” (can be any kind of work) and the introduction VDO no longer than 3 minutes. The submission opens today until January 15, 2023. -
Round 2 (Final Round) :
50 finalists will be chosen to participate in the National Scratch Competition Year 2
on February 19, 2023 at Satit Pattana School.
Qualifications
- Be in not over Grade 6 (Prathom 6)
- Be able to use Scratch for programming
Application Process and Judging Criteria
1. Create the work using Scratch on the topic of “Educational Multimedia”
Type of work
• Can be of any kind (such as game, animation, educational media, and etc.)
• Can be of any subject or focus that fosters learning
Development
The work must be complete, with an appropriate opening and ending.
It must also not have any bugs while using.
• The work should employ appropriate algorithm and have clean code with no redundancy.
It must also not be run outside the program.
Usage
• Be user-friendly and intuitive
• Be creative, innovative, and interesting
• Be practical and beneficial to learning
2. Click ‘Share’ button to generate the Scratch project link to be used for work submission. For the step-by-step guide, please refer to “Video Submission” section.
3. Record an introduction VDO explaining the work to the judges by using the following criteria:
• Be no longer than 3 minutes
• Introduce a first name, surname, and nickname
• Explain what the work’s concept is, how it is beneficial, and what problem(s) it can solve
• Explain the work’s appropriate user group
• Explain briefly how to use the work
• Upload the introduction VDO onto YouTube only
4. Fill the links to the Scratch project and the introduction VDO in the following form: https://bit.ly/3Sks7Iq Applicants must make sure that both links are set to public. In case that the judges cannot access the links, the project will be disqualified from the competition.
5. Wait for the announcement and be ready for Round 2 if selected!
Note
• Each applicant can submit one project only. Should it be found that an applicant submits more than one project, only the first project will be judged.
• Code Genius Academy reserves the rights to use the Scratch projects and the VDOs for public relation purposes.
Video Submission
- Each applicant can submit one project only. Should it be found that an applicant submits more than one project, only the first project will be judged.
- The deadline of application is January 15, 2023 (11.59 P.M. GMT+7).
- Code Genius reserves the rights to use the submitted video clip and source code for advertising/PR purposes.
1. How to record the screen
2. How to generate a Scratch project link to apply for the competition
3. Examples of works from the National Scratch Competition 2021
Reward
- First prize: 10,000 Baht and a plaque of honor
- Second prize: 5,000 Baht and a plaque of honor
- Third prize: 3,000 Baht and a plaque of honor
‘The Coder of The Future’ certificate
will be awarded to
Schedule
November 14, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Recruitment announcement and upload your work and video clip introducing your own work into the system. (During the first round of competition).
November 14, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Scratch School On Tour Workshop: Free basic Scratch programming workshop by Code Genius Academy at participating schools in Bangkok Metropolitan Region
December 3-24, 2022
January 28, 2023
Announcement of the finalists.
February 19, 2023
Final competition day at Satit Pattana School.
** Schedule changes as appropriate **
Atmosphere
English 
Thai 
