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

Code Genius
LSP
Depa
LingoAce
Tipco
B2S

Why Your Kid Should Participate
In Scratch Competition Year 3?

Competition details

Qualifications

Application Process and Judging Criteria

1. Fill out the registration form (Form 1) at https://form.jotform.com/221422755802451 and attach the evidence of payment of 400 Baht. You'll receive 1 free ScratchLab class and a free online Scratch course through the CodeO system. The free classes are valued at over 1,000 Baht. After completing the registration form, you can contact us to receive the free privileges at Line : @codegeniusYou are not required to submit your work for the competition at this moment. Registration deadline is January 14th, 2024.

*Please note that the registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

2. Create your own project using Scratch

Grades 1-3: Theme - Better Self, Better Community

Create animations, games, or applications to raise users' awareness about self-care or enhancing the community, such as Healthy Nutrition, Acts of Kindness, Anti-bullying, Clean Community, Self-care, and many more.

Grades 4-6: Theme - Better World

Develop animations, games, or applications that enlighten users about making this world a better place by addressing various recurring issues, like PM2.5 air pollution, community waste problems, energy scarcity, plastic waste, global warming, economic challenges, among others.

   Type of work

   • No limitations on the type of work (e.g., games, animations, learning materials, applications, etc.)

   Development

• The work must be complete, with appropriate beginnings

   and endings.

   • There should not be any obvious bugs or major errors in the program

   • Use suitable algorithms, and remove unnecessary code.

   Usage

   • User-friendly (easy and convenient to use).

   • Innovative, creative, and interesting.

   • Practical and beneficial for users, fostering awareness of self-care, society improvement, and making the world a better place.

3. Click the "Share" button in Scratch to create a Project link for submission. Check the guidelines under "Submission Procedure" for more information.

4. Record a video clip explaining your work to the selection committee according to the following criteria:

   • The video clip should not exceed 3 minutes.

   • Introduce yourself (name, nickname).

   • Explain the concept behind your creation, its benefits, and problems it addresses.

   • Clarify the target audience for your work.

   • Briefly explain how to use the work.

   • Upload the video clip only on YouTube.

5. Provide the YouTube link of the video clip and Scratch Project Link in the submission form (Form 2) at https://form.jotform.com/221422755802451 Participants must ensure that the provided links are publicly accessible. If the selection committee cannot view the video or access the work, it will be disqualified. You can fill out this form to submit your work and the explanatory video from today until January 14th, 2024, 11:59 pm.

6. Await the results. If you pass the selection, please prepare yourself for the second round of examinations immediately! 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.

Video Submission

1. How to record the screen

2. How to generate a Scratch project link to apply for the competition

3. ตัวอย่างผลงานการแข่งขัน National Scratch Competition 2022

Reward

Every applicant will receive
'The Coder of The Future'

Schedule

November 13, 2023 - January 14, 2024

Recruitment announcement and upload your work and video clip introducing your own work into the system. (During the first round of competition).

December 3-24, 2023

Month of Scratch! Free basic online workshop with Code Genius every Sunday throughout December.

January 27, 2024

Announcement of the finalists.

February 17, 2024

Final round at Learn Satit Pattana School

** Schedule changes as appropriate **

Application

"You can register to participate in the competition with a registration fee of 400 Baht. All participants will be able to join the ScratchLab online course once and the Scratch course via the Codeo system three times. The free classes are valued at over 1,000 Baht. The free courses expire on January 31st, 2024. After completing the registration form, please contact us to receive the free privileges at Line: @codegenius.

Additionally, all participants can also join Code Genius online workshop, 'Month of Scratch' throughout December 2023, for free! This workshop aims to teach basic Scratch programming without any charges.

Register through the website and submit your entry for the first round

by clicking the button below."

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