2015 Web Design Competition
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From Blank to Brilliant
Opening up a blank document is a daunting task no matter what the reason behind it is. Whether writing an essay or plotting a short story or coding a website, that bright white screen can seem like a dragon and can make you feel like an ill-equipped knight. This blinding white screen left us with this feeling in our chest, and it refused to leave even after we changed the style settings in Notepad++. But eventually, we gathered courage and prepared to make a website.
The web design contest gives students the opportunity to create a 5-page website that will be judged by industry gurus. Twenty-four finalists from across the state are selected to compete for cash prizes. I am certain money is a motivating factor which contributes to our success in the competition. However, I believe the competition designers, the people behind the scenes, are the ones who truly created an ingenious idea. Announce a themed competition, develop guidelines, step back, and watch magic happen. I have never watched students work as hard, problem solve, and collaborate as much in my eight years of teaching sixteen different subject areas. They yearn to learn.
I have proof of this desire as 5 teams* became finalists in this year’s Food, Glorious Food-themed competition. From the advanced category, the finalists were Caitlin Beirne (honorable mention), Olivianne James (honorable mention), and Mackenzie Johnson. From the beginner category, the finalists were Grace Likins, Rhiannon Chisholm (Amazon gift card), Hannah Watkins (1st place), and Madison Werthmann (2nd place). In total, Lake Shore won $750.
Mitch Albom wrote, “Stardom is a funny thing here. You don’t achieve it by talking loud or dating a supermodel. You achieve it by shyly lowering your head when they introduce you or tossing the ball to the refs after scoring a touchdown. ” Through the continual actions of the people serving MCWT, I believe this organization has reached stardom. Three time Lake Shore Alum finalist and current Wayne State University student Eva Smith posted on social media, "I am so proud of the Lake Shore girls for working hard on their sites and presentations. The MCWT web competitions continue to provide amazing opportunities for young women. It has been an honor to work with them throughout my years in high school and I hope I can continue to work with them in some way in the future!"
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology strives to inspire and grow women in technology fields, with an inspirational vision to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with networking, learning, mentoring, and technology experiences for professionals and students. It also provides programs and funds supporting the education and orientation of young women throughout school and fostering women in various stages of their professional lives. Find more information at www.mcwt.org and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and www.mcwtblog.org.
*Due to a new contest rule instated in 2015, school districts were limited to only 3 beginner and 3 advanced finalist spots.
The web design contest gives students the opportunity to create a 5-page website that will be judged by industry gurus. Twenty-four finalists from across the state are selected to compete for cash prizes. I am certain money is a motivating factor which contributes to our success in the competition. However, I believe the competition designers, the people behind the scenes, are the ones who truly created an ingenious idea. Announce a themed competition, develop guidelines, step back, and watch magic happen. I have never watched students work as hard, problem solve, and collaborate as much in my eight years of teaching sixteen different subject areas. They yearn to learn.
I have proof of this desire as 5 teams* became finalists in this year’s Food, Glorious Food-themed competition. From the advanced category, the finalists were Caitlin Beirne (honorable mention), Olivianne James (honorable mention), and Mackenzie Johnson. From the beginner category, the finalists were Grace Likins, Rhiannon Chisholm (Amazon gift card), Hannah Watkins (1st place), and Madison Werthmann (2nd place). In total, Lake Shore won $750.
Mitch Albom wrote, “Stardom is a funny thing here. You don’t achieve it by talking loud or dating a supermodel. You achieve it by shyly lowering your head when they introduce you or tossing the ball to the refs after scoring a touchdown. ” Through the continual actions of the people serving MCWT, I believe this organization has reached stardom. Three time Lake Shore Alum finalist and current Wayne State University student Eva Smith posted on social media, "I am so proud of the Lake Shore girls for working hard on their sites and presentations. The MCWT web competitions continue to provide amazing opportunities for young women. It has been an honor to work with them throughout my years in high school and I hope I can continue to work with them in some way in the future!"
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology strives to inspire and grow women in technology fields, with an inspirational vision to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with networking, learning, mentoring, and technology experiences for professionals and students. It also provides programs and funds supporting the education and orientation of young women throughout school and fostering women in various stages of their professional lives. Find more information at www.mcwt.org and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and www.mcwtblog.org.
*Due to a new contest rule instated in 2015, school districts were limited to only 3 beginner and 3 advanced finalist spots.