The Virgin Islands Department of Education, in partnership with Viya, has launched the ‘Girls in STEAM’ initiative, “Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition,” in celebration and awareness of International Girls in ICT Day (information and communication technology).
This exciting opportunity aims to empower and celebrate female students in grades 4-12 from public, private and parochial schools, inviting them to showcase their creativity and passion for STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art–Mathematics) and culture through the lens of technology.
This competition builds on the momentum of a recent vlogging workshop held on April 2, with Cira Burke, Ph.D., vlogger and Viya ambassador. Burke shared invaluable vlogging experiences, tips and essentials, igniting enthusiasm for vlogging as a career in technology among participants. To view the vlogging workshop, click on the link: https://youtu.be/9qxSeR0cQ2c
The Using Technology to Lead and Connect Vlogging Competition challenges participants to capture and create a 5–10-minute vlog using a mobile phone, tablet or camera. Students are encouraged to document their participation in local events and activities encompassing culture, history, education, music and food. The competition commences on April 27 and concludes on May 7. Entries must be submitted in MP4 format.
View the Vlogging Competition Promo video:
(English version) https://youtu.be/epOZ1ypuHtY (Spanish version) https://youtu.be/NShMsGlOiXE
Three winners in each district will receive a tablet and one year of free service from Viya. Two grand prize winners, one per district, will receive the additional honor of serving as a Viya Jr. Ambassador for one year.
Let’s empower the next generation of female leaders in STEAM and celebrate their contributions to the world of technology!
For more information and to register, interested participants can email girlsinsteam@vide.vi or contact State STEAM Director Shamika Williams, Ph.D., at 774-0100 ext. 8073.
