COMPETITION OVERVIEW
The competition offers students a unique opportunity to explore both 2D game development using MakeCode Arcade and 3D game design through CoSpaces, alongside the creation of Digital and Stop Motion Animation.
This challenge is designed to stimulate innovative thinking and technical skill-building, allowing participants to develop projects in line with the theme Practicing CyberWellness
COMPETITION THEME
What is Cyber Wellness?
As Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, they provide instant connectivity and access to vast amounts of information. However, the open nature of the Internet can also expose students to harmful content and negative influences.
Cyber Wellness, a key component of Character and Citizenship Education (CCE), focuses on promoting students’ well-being as they explore the digital world. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use ICT positively, maintain a respectful and responsible online presence, and ensure their safety in cyberspace.
The 3 Key Messages of Cyber Wellness:
1 – Embrace the benefits of technology while balancing online and offline activities.
2 – Be a safe, responsible, and positive user of technology.
3 – Take responsibility for your personal well-being in the digital world.
Key Areas of Cyber Wellness
Cyber Use
- Balance online and offline activities.
Cyber Identity
- Develop a healthy online identity.
- Practice appropriate online expressions.
Cyber Relationships
- Follow netiquette.
- Prevent and address cyberbullying.
- Build safe, respectful, and meaningful online relationships.
Cyber Citizenship
- Understand the cyber world.
- Handle online content and behavior responsibly.
- Maintain a positive online presence.
Cyber Ethics
- Create and share content responsibly.
- Respect copyright and intellectual property.
For more information regarding Cyber Wellness, visit the Ministry Of Education’s Cyber Wellness page.
PLATFORMS & THEMES
Game Development:
- 2D Games: Use Microsoft MakeCode Arcade to create your game. (https://arcade.makecode.com/)
- 3D Games: Use CoSpaces to design an immersive 3D experience. (https://www.cospaces.io/)
- Theme: Games must align with one of the five Cyber Wellness categories.
- Digital Animation or Stop Motion: Students can create animations using any software that supports MP4, AVI, or MOV formats.
- Duration: Animations should be between 1 minute to 5 minutes long.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINE
Registration opens on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, and the deadline to register is Friday, 28 February 2025.
Please note that a $5 registration fee per school applies. Late registrations will not be accepted.
For additional details, please visit www.infocommchallenge.com
SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
- All entries must be submitted via the official competition portal by 25th April 2025, 11:59 PM.
- Each team is allowed only one submission, and duplicate entries will result in disqualification.
- Students may submit only one entry, and participation in multiple categories is not allowed.
- Teachers are responsible for submitting entries through a Google form.
- Only entries submitted through this link will be considered.
- For CoSpaces submissions, any modifications made after the deadline will result in immediate disqualification.