EdTech Solution for Better Student Motivation and Engagement
This hackathon invites students to innovate in the field of educational technology, focusing on enhancing student motivation and engagement. Education is rapidly evolving, and students face challenges like adapting to online learning and staying motivated. This event allows participants to explore the power of technology in crafting solutions that inspire active learning. Think gamification, personalised learning paths, augmented reality and more.
Participants can collaborate in teams, gaining experience in teamwork, problem-solving, and project management. Industry experts provide guidance, sharing insights into education technology. Exciting challenges and prizes, from innovative solutions to user experience design, add competition to fuel creativity. We seek to shape the future of education through innovative technology and inspire a more engaged generation of students.
Please notice, that only students of Datorium advanced couding course can apply for this hackthon.
Questions?
angela@datorium.eu
Who can join?
Specific conditions to apply
Please notice, that only students of Datorium advanced couding course can apply for this hackthon. For students, please find all instructions for hackathon application in your study course and #DigiEduHack discord channel.
06 - 07 NOV 2023
Register by 04 NOVOnline
from LatviaEmerging Technologies for Education
Challenge and goals
Certainly, here are three goals and three outcomes for the hackathon:
Goals:
1. Encourage participants to create innovative educational technology solutions that address student motivation and engagement challenges.
2. Provide a platform for students to enhance their teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills while working on real-world issues.
3. Facilitate connections between students, educators, and industry experts to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Outcomes:
1. Creative EdTech Solutions: Participants will develop practical, creative solutions that can positively impact student motivation and engagement in educational settings.
2. Enhanced Skillset: Students will acquire valuable skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and project management, making them better equipped for future career opportunities.
3. Expanded Network: Participants will have the opportunity to build a professional network, gaining insights and mentorship from industry experts, which can benefit their future endeavors.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
Expectations:
- Embrace Creativity: Bring innovative ideas to develop EdTech solutions.
- Collaborate: Work as a team to address motivation and engagement.
- Focus on Impact: Design solutions with real-world applications.
- Present Professionally: Communicate effectively during presentations.
- Uphold Ethics: Ensure alignment with educational principles.
Requirements:
- Form Team: Create teams with a diverse skill set.
- Develop Solutions: Design EdTech solution.
- Present Solution: Deliver a final presentation.
- Adhere to Guidelines: Comply with all rules.
- Bring Passion: Show enthusiasm for improving education through technology.
Available Support
Support will be available in the respective channels of Datorium Discord server.
Schedule
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31.10.2023 8:10
Announcement and team formation call
Students will be informed about the hackathon and invited to build teams. -
05/10/2023 18:00
Team name and participant list submitting deadline
Students must form the teams and submit team names and participant list.
Proposed Solutions
Learning website prototype
Team: Bit Busters
Goal tracker
Team: luckydx
Class schedule Discord bot
Team: Hackerati
Celebrities Core
Team: C0D3BUST3RS
Study hard, compete with others, become the best and win valuable prizes.
Team: Profesionāļi
SlēdzeneApp
Team: Titan (Holo) | Katowice 2014
Lesson Review
Team: RRA
MINDQUEST MINGLE
Team: Munameģis
Development & learning app "Mental Up"
Team: Laši
Finding motivation through analysis
Team: Šizofrēni
Virtual STEM learning hub with Virtual reality elements
Team: SP_Grupa
Homework and mark system
Team: Vietējie Olafa izbaudītāji
Increase student motivation using progression
Team: Tryhard
SkillSync
Team: WeTried
Discord bot that asks you questions about Physics
Team: Čikstošie riteņi
M.O.T.
Team: M.D.G.M.S.
Biedri
Team: Biedrum
Local winner
Kiski
Team: Kiski
Motivational Program for Students
Team: Tinker
SKola
Team: Nūdeles/Noodles
StudyBuddy
Team: AMVA
Balli par ballēm
Team: Tatjana Sokolova, Jurijs Konako, Roberts Golubevs
Academic support buddies
Team: NMS: Suffering From Success
Digital Brainstorm Sticky Note App
Team: Kruķītāji
SIC
Team: DP*2
EduHub
Team: AlHeReNi
Ichtyology Oddyssey
Team: Lielie Dūži
Quizzy
Team: Karpati
Rewards app for students.
Team: VkTech12
Wheel of Chances
Team: Avatars: The Lost Causes
Easier access to the latest changes to the school schedule.
Team: Light weight bby