Submission Guidelines

  1. Participation is limited to students who are enrolled in a PK-16 world language class at the time of submission.
  2. Total video podcast length is not to exceed 2 minutes. On the video, please be sure to include:
    • Your first name only (NO LAST NAMES PLEASE!)
    • Your grade
    • The name of your school (NO CITY OR STATES PLEASE!)
    • The language(s) you are currently studying in school
    • How long you have been studying the language(s)
    • Why you chose to study the language(s)
    • How you use what you are doing in your language class in other areas of your life
  3. Please follow the online directions for completing the release form when registering for the contest. If you are a PK-12 student attending public or private school, your world language teacher must register for you. Teachers who are submitting videos on behalf of a student must have the appropriate release form signed by the student. Click to download release forms for students under 18, and over 18 years of age.
  4. The video podcast must be viewable by all audiences; "G" rating.
  5. Only one submission per student or group, please.
Submissions that do not meet these guidelines will not be considered.

Video specifications

  • 2 minutes maximum in length
  • MP4, MPEG, MOV, MPG, MPEG or WMV format

Contest Deadlines

The contest begins January 14, 2008. The video submission deadline is February 15, 2008 or until the first 150 entries are received in each category, whichever comes first. Please visit the home page frequently for updates on category closings.

Entry categories

  • Elementary School: Students enrolled in Pre-K through grade 5.
  • Middle School: Students enrolled in grades 6-8.
  • High School: Students enrolled in grades 9-12.
  • Postsecondary: Students enrolled in higher education undergraduate courses.

Follow copyright laws

Be sure that you have permission to use any music, video, or animation that appears in your video. No commercial content is permitted.

Audience

The audience for these videos is the public at large so the use of English is encouraged although portions may be in the target language. All content should be appropriate for all ages.

Judging Criteria

The videos will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Content: Is the "message" engaging and appropriate to the theme of the contest?
  • Creativity: Is the idea shared innovative and creative?
  • Execution: Is the use of technology effective and used appropriately to get the "message" across to the audience?
  • Effect: Was the overall effect achieved in communicating to the audience?