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Voyager Expanded Learning Partners with TeacherTube for World Math Day Video Challenge
DALLAS, February 2, 2009 - In anticipation of World Math Day (March 4, 2009), Voyager Expanded Learning® announced today that it will partner with TeacherTube for the first annual World Math Day Video Challenge. The Challenge, open to all U.S. classrooms, grades three through eight, begins today and runs through February 20, 2009.
How the Challenge Works
• Teachers will record a two to three minute video highlighting how their students are preparing for World Math Day (Registration is free at www.worldmathday.com ).
• Teachers will then upload their video to www.teachertube.com/worldmathday.php where it can be voted on by fellow teachers, students and parents. Teachers can register for free at www.teachertube.com . (Only teachers registered on
TeacherTube can upload the video.)
Challenge Rules
• Each video must be two to three minutes in length. Any video longer than three minutes will be disqualified.
• Videos should be centered on students preparing for World Math Day.
• Videos must be uploaded to Voyager's contest page at www.teachertube.com/worldmathday.php .
• Video and audio content must be suitable for all audience viewing.
• Videos can include puppets, graphics, music and voice-over.
• Only one class per school is eligible to win first prize.
Judging
The top 10 videos with the most votes (voted on by students, parents and teachers) will advance to the finals. Videos in the final round will be judged by a panel of educators who will determine the winner based on the following criteria:
• Creativity
• Level of Student Excitement
• Relevance to World Math Day
Prizes
The top 10 finalists will receive a one-year classroom license for VmathLive ® , Voyager's online math platform for students in grades three through eight.
The winning video will be showcased on www.teachertube.com and featured throughout the year to promote World Math Day 2010. The winner will also receive:
- A visit from Vbot, VmathLive's mascot.
- A trophy for their school commemorating the event and their accomplishment.
Important Contest Dates to Remember
February 2
World Math Day Video Challenge begins!
Submit your videos at www.teachertube.com/worldmathday.php .
February 20
Video submission deadline
All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST
February 21
Voting begins
February 27
Voting ends at 3:00 p.m. CST
February 28
Judging begins on top 10 entries
March 2
Winner announced!
March 4
Vbot visits winner and awards prizes
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