GLOBAL GOALS CHALLENGE 2021
Competition Manual for students age 7 & above
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION & COMPETITION OBJECTIVES
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WHY JOIN?
04
COMPETITION CRITERIA
05
COMPETITION TIMELINE
06
RULES & REGULATIONS
07
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
08
JUDGING CRITERIA
09
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
10
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
11
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ROBLOX
12
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
13
CONTACT US
15
Introduction Roblox Global Goals Challenge 2021 is a global Roblox competition jointly organized by Kodecoon Academy and Roblox Corporation.
Competition Objectives The aim of the competition serves two purposes: 1) To raise awareness and educate the participants and the community on relevant issues related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through game creation on the Roblox platform.
2) To expose students to digital literacy and computational skills to prepare them for the fastchanging world of technology through game development.
Roblox' s mission is t o bring the world together through play
"Children should be empowered and have a platform for them to imagine, create and have fun" - Genevieve Johnson, Roblox Corporation
In view of the ongoing pandemic crisis, all activities for this competition will tentatively be held online. We will ensure measures are in place to ensure a safe virtual learning environment for the students. In-person physical classes are available too for exception cases. The class schedule for the physical classes will only be released nearer to the year end period.
Sustainable Development Goals The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership, are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States since 2015.
Why Join?
Make a difference
Learn and grow
Global community
Look into the future of sustainable development and learn about Roblox game development to raise awareness on global issues.
Acquire logic thinking, creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills while creating solutions to be used in the real world.
Join the global community of young creators. Learn from peers, inspire and be inspired by others' ideas.
Competition Criteria All participants should be age 7 and above. This is an individual competition, there will be no group submissions. There are two (2) competing categories based on individual challenges -- namely Category A and B. Note: Beginners are welcome to join Category A as no prior knowledge in Roblox is necessary.
Categories & Levels
Scope Participants will be creating projects based on the following goals:
Participants will be segregated according to their age group. 1) Junior (7-9 years old) 2) Senior (10 years old & above)
To qualify to join in Category B of the challenge, your child must complete the online assignment (https://bit.ly/rggc-assignment) and send the completed assignment to startcoding@kodecoon.com.
*Participants are encouraged to choose and focus on just one (1) goal for the project
Competition Timeline 1 September 2021: Registration open
15 November 2021: Announcement of prizes
22 November 2021: Start of competition bootcamps
16 December 2021: Parent-child webinar with Ms. Genevieve Johnson, Roblox
31 December 2021: Projects must be submitted by 2359 Singapore time UTC/GMT +8 hours 5 January 2022: Announce results of shortlisted candidates 14 January 2022: Announce results of the prize winners *Those events marked in red are important dates to take note
Rules & Regulations General By participating in the competition, all participants shall refrain from cheating, faking, thieving identity, or any other technique to change the result of the contest. They are required to participate and compete alone without the help of a third party or any technical assistance. If participants are found cheating, they will be disqualified from the competition at any stage and will not be eligible for any prizes. The competition manual will be sent upon successful registration. The decision made by the Roblox Global Goals Challenge organizing committee is final and is subject to the competition schedule and logistics support availability. The organisers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations. In the event of any change, all participants will be informed at least TWO (2) weeks prior to the start of the competition.
The competition is open to any individual ages 9 and above with an internet connection and a Roblox account. Only individual entrants are allowed. Strictly no team submissions will be entertained. Each participant can only participate in one category.
Prizes will be awarded to the designated recipient(s), as stated in the registration form. The organisers of Roblox Global Goals Challenge will not be held responsible for any damage to, or the loss of, any laptop(s) and associated equipment throughout the entire competition.
Submission Criteria Assessment
Note All
projects
submitted
must
be
created on Roblox Studio and should adhere to the Community Guidelines set by Roblox Corporation. Please refer to the official Roblox Corporation website for more details if necessary. A recording of the presentation will be done during the presentation for judging purposes.
Important All submissions must be submitted here: https://bit.ly/RGGC2021. Email submissions will not be entertained. By submitting their projects for this RGGC competition, participants acknowledge and agree that Kodecoon Academy and Roblox Corporation reserve the right to publish or make public any content received.
Participants have to complete and pass the assignment to participate in Cat B. They will be segregated according to their respective age groups.
Submission Deadline All project files must be submitted by SGT 2359, Day 5 of the participants' respective boot camps. All participants are to present their project on the last day of the boot camp. The presentation must adhere to the following requirements and include the following information:
10 min presentation in English
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal selected
How their project relates to the selected SDG
Submission Files All submissions must be saved as a “.rblx” file and be smaller than 100MB. All project files submitted must be in the format “YourName_Project Name.rbxl” for e.g. “BenjaminChoo_SaveTheBees.rblx”
Judging Criteria
Participants will be judged based on the criteria shown below.
Excellent (8-10 marks)
Fair (4-7 marks)
Poor (0-3 marks)
Shows an original idea that matches the theme efficiently
Shows somewhat some level of originality that matches the proposed theme/SDG somewhat efficiently
Shows little originality and some similarities with existing projects
Design (10 marks)
Show precise planning and shows awareness of space for game flow
Shows some planning and awareness of space taking in some consideration of game flow
Shows irregular and haphazard planning with little to no consideration of game flow
Technical Skill/Coding (10 marks)
Shows comprehensive understanding and /or application of the concepts
Show somewhat some understanding and/or proper application of concepts
Shows little or no understanding and /or improper application of concepts
Content (10 marks)
Substantial, specific and useful support for SDG chosen
Specific and fairly useful support for SDG chosen
Little to no clear link of the SDG chosen
Clear, concise information and confident execution
Clear information with some uncertainty. Presenter is somewhat confident and somewhat articulate
Unclear information, lack of proper flow. Presenter is not confident and not articulate
Criteria
Creativity (10 marks)
Presentation (10 marks)
I urge you to not just consume but step out of your comfort zone to create your own games. Let your creativity flow and see yourself on the other side. - Deddy Setiadi Co-founder, Kodecoon Academy
Software Requirements
Roblox Studio & Roblox Player
Zoom Video Conferencing
Participants have to use Roblox Studio to create their projects. The software can be downloaded free on the Roblox website.
The competition boot camps will be conducted online over Zoom. Students are required to have the latest version of Zoom.us installed on their laptops.
Step-by-step Installation Guide: Note: A strong, stable Internet connection is required to run the programs.
For Windows users
For Mac users
Hardware Requirements PC/Windows PC/Windows — Windows 10, running IE (Internet Explorer) version 11 or higher. Mac — macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) and above.
Accessories 2-button mouse with a scroll wheel will enhance your Studio experience
Internet Access Internet access. This keeps the software upto-date and lets you save projects to your Roblox account. A minimum 4-8 MB/s internet connection is recommended.
Internal Graphics Card — A computer less than 5 years old with a dedicated video card, or a laptop less than 3 years old with an integrated video card. Processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz or better. At least 1 GB of system memory.
Fireside Chat with Roblox Live Learn about how educators worldwide use Roblox in STEAM-based learning and how it can help students with future careers! This webinar will be conducted LIVE on 16 December 2021, 5pm Singapore time, so we will need you to register with your accurate particulars at https://bit.ly/kc-roblox-webinar to receive the Zoom link from us!
What is Roblox and why is it gaining popularity among young learners?
What are some skills needed to make a good 3D experience and application use cases?
How does creating experiences on Roblox prepare you for future STEAM careers?
About the Speaker Genevieve Johnson is the senior instructional designer for Roblox, the world's largest user-generated social platform. In her role, she oversees creation of educational content and advises educators worldwide on how to use Roblox in STEAM-based learning programs. Her work empowers students to pursue careers as entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers. Prior to Roblox, Johnson was educational content manager for iD Tech, a nationwide tech education program that reaches more than 50,000 students yearly, ages 6-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question Can my child join more than one (1) category?
Answer No, each child is only allowed to join 1 category per holiday period. They can join another category if we are running the competition again next year.
Question Can I join the competition without joining the holiday camp?
Answer No, to take part in the competition, your child has to participate in the 5day camp by Kodecoon Academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question Can I join the holiday camp without submitting for the competition?
Answer You can still join the holiday camp but by default, we will submit all the projects for the consideration of the competition!
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