FAQs
- Q. Which schools are eligible to participate?
- A. All publically financed schools are eligible to participate. Charter schools that derive at least 50% of their operating funds from public sources are also eligible.
- Q. Do I have to be a STEM teacher?
- A. No, this contest is open to ALL teachers regardless of the subject taught. However, the topic of this contest does focus on STEM specifically.
- Q. Does it matter what my class size is?
- A. No, class size is not a factor.
- Q. Do I have to break the class up into groups or can this be an exercise for the whole class?
- A. How you divide your classes is entirely up to you. You should do what works best for your teaching style and the dynamic of your class.
- Q. What will be included in the Contest kit sent out to the 51 State finalist teachers?
- A. Each State finalist teacher will receive a package consisting of a Samsung camcorder, Samsung laptop, Adobe Element bundle (a combination of video editing
software and Photoshop) and a quick start guide provided by Adobe to help getting started with the software usage. Each package will also include a copy of the
Official Rules, an information sheet and all documents which must be completed and returned in order to participate in Phase Two. - Q. Do I have to use the products Samsung and Adobe provide for making the video?
- A. Yes, in order to keep an equal playing field among all participants, the equipment provided needs to be used.
- Q. Do I have to return the equipment provided?
- A. No, the State finalist prize package is yours to keep.
Our Partners
No purchase necessary to enter or win in the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow" Education Contest. Open to legal residents of the 50 US & DC, 21 or older & currently employed
as a public school teacher, grades 6-12. Void where prohibited. Contest begins 09/03/13, ends 04/16/2014. For Official Rules and judging criteria, click here.
Sponsor: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
