TRIO Live! - TRIO Day 2010 Overview

TRIO Quest presents a hands-on activity for TRIO staff and students to create a 60 second PSA-type production using popular pocketmedia and software.  The goal is to inform viewers about TRIO or tell a story about TRIO that conveys its impact on a student or students.  These submissions may be used as desired to support TRIO Day and the Policy Seminar 2010 and to help create powerful, positive stories about TRIO on the web.

Productions are created by TRIO students or staff and uploaded to YouTube for the world to see. You need to complete a simple registration form to be entered in the contest.

TRIO Quest provides two types of judging. First are People's Choice Awards based in part on the Ratings in YouTube. Second is judging by experienced judges of Internet activities; this determines all other awards.

All TRIO students, staff, and TRIO supporters are encouraged to view and rate all TRIO Day submissions.

Entries are due December 15.  YouTube ratings posted as of January 8th will be considered for People's Choice awards.  Winners will be announced on February 8, 2010 on the http://uwtrio.org website.  The Best of Contest winning entry in each category (Middle School, High School, College, Staff) will receive a $500 award from TRIO Quest's Farrow Award funds. (Note: if the winner is a team project, the prize is split between members).  Other prizes to be announced.

In the process of creating these PSA-type productions, TRIO students and staff will be motivated to work on a variety of essential education communication skills while they plan this project, use the simple hardware and software, and submit the production to YouTube. This activity has been designed to support TRIO regulatory curricula and prepare students in the development of 21st Century Learning Skills.

Please contact us at tquest@uw.edu for questions or support.