The MobileMakersEdu 2023 Build Your Own App Contest launches today!
Are you an app enthusiast passionate about building your own mobile applications? Do you have a knack for coding and a desire to showcase your skills? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are excited to announce the launch of our "Build Your Own App" contest! This competition is designed to inspire creativity and innovation in the world of mobile app development. The goal is to encourage the MobileMakersEdu student developer to create their own unique and functional app that can be used in everyday life. The app should be functional, user-friendly, and innovative. We encourage students to think 'outside the box' and come up with an idea that may not have been done before. Read about the top mobile app development trends HERE.
Rules
- Students must be currently enrolled in a MobileMakersEdu High School course to be eligible to participate.
- App and video submissions are due by June 13, 2023, at 11:59 PM CDT to the following form: https://bit.ly/MME-BYOA2023
- All students are required to submit a zipped version of their app project, as well as a link to a three-minute or less video that covers the following information:
- Defines the problem the app solves
- Demonstrates how to use the app
- Introduces all of the members of the team and provides descriptions of what they did
- States the name of the student's teacher
- Both students and teachers have the opportunity to win great prizes, including MobileMakersEdu swag and gift cards.
Contest Highlight:
WHAT
An out-of-the-classroom contest that encourages students to develop their own app which makes use of Apple’s Swift framework or concept not already covered in the MobileMakersEdu course (example: SwiftUI, WatchOS, HealthKit, AR, etc.).
WHY
This helps students push themselves to be resourceful and have grit in order to learn something new in Swift without the direct support of a teacher. Plus, students will get the opportunity to receive feedback from MobileMakersEdu/Studios alumni, instructors, and developers, in addition to other great prizes.
WHEN
Now! Apps and videos must be submitted to the following form https://bit.ly/MME-BYOA2023 by 11:59PM CDT on June 13, 2023.
HOW
Students can work independently or with up to two partners, who are also Mobile Makers High School students or graduates, to develop an app that requires learning something new in the Swift programming language.
PRIZES
3rd Place Team
- $25 Amazon Gift Card for each team member
- MobileMakersEdu T-shirt for each team member
2nd Place Team
- $50 Amazon Gift Card for each team member
- MobileMakersEdu T-shirt for each team member
1st Place Team
- One hour of mentoring and consulting with a professional software developer
- $100 Amazon Gift Card for each team member
- MobileMakersEdu T-shirt for each team member
Teacher of the 1st Place Team
- Invitation to be featured in an Uncharted Learning blog post
- Special shout out to your administration
But that's not all! The top apps will also be featured on our website and social media channels, giving you the opportunity to showcase your work to a broader audience.
About the Contest
We’re on a mission to help students build the confidence and skills they
need to work in a STEM industry, be software developers, and grow as independent problem solvers. The MobileMakersEdu Build Your Own App Contest deepens this learning by encouraging students to go outside their comfort zone and learn something new in Swift. This initiative also encourages students to explore resources available to professional software developers, a skill that will support them no matter their post-high school interests.
Good Luck!
