Vile Parle Mahila Sangh’s Orion School Cultivates Essential 21st-Century Skills through the App Innovate Competition
Under the visionary leadership of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Pal Kaur Assi, Vile Parle Mahila Sangh’s Orion School (CISCE) hosted the highly anticipated App Innovate competition, inspiring students in Grades VIII to X to develop crucial skills for the 21st century.
Coding Fosters Creative and Logical Thinkers
The late Steve Jobs once famously said, “Everyone should learn how to code, it teaches you how to think.” Embracing this ideology, the school organized the App Innovate competition, recognizing coding as a powerful tool to nurture creativity, persistence, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills among students.
Fueling Technological Imagination
The competition saw a remarkable display of technological imagination as the young participants showcased their innovative app ideas. Among the standout concepts were:
CHATBOT: Providing information at one’s fingertips, making knowledge accessible and convenient.
MATHELPER: Aiding visually-challenged individuals with voice-assisted mathematical calculations.
Career Picker: Assisting students in making well-informed career choices after Grades X and XII.
Grandma’s Fit-Bit: Offering home remedies for common health concerns, promoting holistic well-being.
Two Rounds of Intense Competition
The App Innovate competition spanned across two rounds, designed to evaluate the students’ app development skills comprehensively.
- The Screening Round: Participants submitted a detailed Specification Document outlining app features, development platforms, and real-world relevance.
- The Final Round: Shortlisted students undertook the challenge of creating their apps from scratch in a well-monitored computer lab. These apps were then installed on designated mobile phones for rigorous testing by the panel of expert judges.
Criteria for Winning Apps
The competition’s esteemed panel of judges assessed the apps based on various criteria, including:
User Interface: The app’s design and visual appeal.
User Experience: Ease of navigation and interaction.
Originality: Uniqueness and fresh ideas.
Usefulness: Practicality and benefit to society.
Flawlessness: Smooth functionality and error-free performance.
Empowering the Problem Solvers of Tomorrow
The App Innovate competition provided a platform for students to explore and embrace technology. By combining learning, creativity, and discovery, the event ignited a passion for technology and empowered students to be the problem solvers of tomorrow.
The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on all participants. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Pal Kaur Assi expressed her delight at witnessing the students’ enthusiasm and ingenuity, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in shaping well-rounded individuals.
The winners of the competition will be recognized at a special ceremony, with the hope that their achievements will inspire more students to engage with technology and coding, preparing them to thrive in the dynamic and innovative world of the 21st century.
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