As the end of the school year gets closer, we are looking for your students to show off the skills they have learned this year to design an invention that will make the world a better place.

Design the most creative, original, and effective invention and you could win an iPod or a pizza party!

Deadline: Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of artists and computer experts for creativity, originality, and style!

Entries should include:

• an image of the invention (photo, illustration, sketch)

• text description or audio explanation of how it works

• why the invention will make the world a better place

Entries could include:

• an advertisement for the invention

• a video or animation of how the invention works

• a product user guide

• imaginative song or story from a user of the invention

Prizes
Prizes will be announced and awarded on Friday, May 16th!

1st place - Ages 4-8
    iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class
1st place - Ages 9 and up
    iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class
2nd place - Pizza party for your class
3rd place - 2 gallon specialty popcorn tin for your class
Honorable Mention (2) - Tech4Learning mug of candy

Submissions and Requirements
This contest is open to K-12 students around the world. Submit your entry as a single file or combination of files in the following formats:

• Pixie (.pxi)

• ImageBlender (.ibf)

• Twist (.twi)

• MediaBlender (.prt)

• Frames (.fra)

• WebBlender (.wbs)

Please send your entries to:
contest@tech4learning.com

Your submitted file must include a text box or text layer with the following information:

• Your first name and last initial

• Your age

• Your full school name

• Your city and state

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