A. PowerPoint Presentation (Team Event- Open for both CMS and Non CMS Teams )
Theme 1: Skill based learning- Future Proofing students for success
The theme may include-
- Develop Foundational Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
- Acquire Technical and Soft Skills: Digital literacy, data analysis, coding, collaboration, time management, and adaptability.
- Foster Future-Proofing Strategies: Lifelong learning, entrepreneurial spirit, and global citizenship.
Theme 2: Building global citizenship-Innovative approaches to environmental education.
The theme may include-:
- Empowering Sustainable Futures: Educating students to adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Climate Change Awareness: Informing students about the causes, effects, and mitigation strategies of climate change.
- Cultivating Responsible Global Citizens: Inspiring students to take action and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious world.
Rules and Regulations
- A School can send only one team.
- Number of participants : Maximum – 5 and Minimum 1
- A team has to choose any one theme compulsorily.
- Each team will have a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of 5 minutes for their presentation.
- The content of the PPT should not be copied. Plagiarism, if detected, will lead to disqualification.
- The Presentation MUST be submitted to the organisers during the time of registration .
- Bring an extra-copy of your presentation to the conference on a USB media storage device. This copy is to be used as a backup if required.Make sure the USB media storage device and your presentation file are properly labeled with your name and Team Code.
- All presentations must run on Windows operating system – a Laptop and the Multimedia Projector will be available. The Microsoft PowerPoint is the recommended software to be used.
Judgement Criteria:
- Content
- Relevance to the theme
- Innovative Ideas, originality and creativity
- Articulation and Clarity of Thoughts
- Time management
B. Case Study – Enhancing Skills in Learners (Team Event- only for Non CMS Teams)
Objective
To develop a comprehensive case study that showcases innovative strategies and best practices in enhancing skills in learners. The case study must be based on a real-life scenario from your own school.
Team Composition
1. Number of participants : Maximum – 5 and Minimum 1
2. Team Roles: Each team member must have a defined role (e.g., team leader, researcher, presenter)
Case Study Requirements
1. Topic Focus: Enhancing skills in learners (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving, communication)
2. Context: The case study must be set in a real-world educational context (e.g., a school, a classroom)
3. Innovative Strategies: The case study must showcase innovative strategies and best practices in enhancing skills in learners
4. Data-Driven: The case study must include data and evidence to support the effectiveness of the strategies implemented
5. Lessons Learned: The case study must highlight lessons learned and areas for future improvement
Presentation Guidelines
1. Presentation Time: Maximum 10 Minutes.
2. Presentation Format: Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
3. Visual Aids: Teams are encouraged to use visual aids (e.g., images, charts, graphs) to support their presentation
4. Q&A Session: A 5-minute Q&A session will follow each presentation.
Submission Guidelines
1. Case Study Report: Teams must mail the written case study report (max. 5 pages) by 1st April, 2025 on the id icp@cmseducation.org
2. Presentation Slides: Teams must submit their presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides) during the time of registration.
Technical Assistance
All presentations must run on Windows operating system – a Laptop and the Multimedia Projector will be available. The Microsoft PowerPoint is the recommended software to be used.
Judgement Criteria
- Relevance to Topic
- Innovative Strategies
- Data-Driven
- Presentation Quality
- Lessons Learned
C. Soft Board Decoration Competition (For the City Montessori School Teachers)
Objective
To creatively showcase the 6 skills (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, and Problem-Solving) through soft board decoration.
Each campus will prepare 2 boards:
1. Primary Section Board: CMS, Vision 2025.
2. Pre-Primary Section Board: 6 C’s of Education
- The team should comprise two participants per section.
- Any two teachers from the Pre primary and Primary Section can participate.
- Softboard of size 6 feet x 4 feet will be provided.
- The decoration must be relevant to the theme.
- Encourage creativity and originality in the design and decoration.
- The decoration should be visually appealing and attractive.
- Each board should be given a relevant title.
- Use of innovative and sustainable materials is encouraged (e.g., recycled paper, cardboard, fabric scraps).
- Teachers can set up their boards at CMS, WUCC on 30th April and 1st May, 2025, and must be completed by 1:00 pm on 1st May, 2025.
Judgement Criteria
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- 1. Relevance to Theme
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- 2. Creativity and Originality
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- 3. Visual Appeal
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- 4. Material Usage
- 5. Relevance of the title