Contest

http://www.nmsa.org/moya/StudentEngagement/CallforSubmissions/Podcasts/tabid/1488/Default.aspx

=2007-2008 Call for Submissions=

Call for Podcasts - Entries due October 31, 2007
Podcasts are a great way to bring content to life and engage your students, parents, and the community. Because we think they're a perfect fit for Month of the Young Adolescent celebrations, National Middle School Association will feature original student podcasts in the 2007-2008 edition of the online publication, //Expressions from the Middle//. Podcasts can be created by individuals, groups, or whole classes. You decide. A $25 cash prize payable to the school and a certificate of recognition will be awarded for featured podcasts. [|Online podcast submission].
 * Content categories:**
 * Describe how your school and community celebrate Month of the Young Adolescent
 * Share a service learning or community project
 * Describe the ideal teacher or principal
 * Describe what you enjoy about being a young adolescent
 * Describe what every middle school student should know
 * Creativity is the key! Here are some ideas:**
 * Interviews (students, faculty, parents, community members, authors)
 * Music
 * Poetry
 * Skits
 * Guidelines for Submissions:**
 * Teachers submit student podcasts at [|www.nmsa.org/moya]
 * Podcasts must be free of copyrighted material. Use only original or royalty-free music.
 * Length: 4 minutes or less
 * Format: MP3
 * Maximum file size: 4 MB
 * Teachers are responsible for any necessary parental consent for student participation
 * Judging Criteria:**
 * Quality of the content in relation to the topic selected (focused, organized, meaningful)
 * Creativity and originality
 * Production quality (sound and editing)