AI Created or Enhanced:
iDidaContest invites participants to explore the cutting edge of technology by using AI tools to create, enhance, or transform their projects.
Whether through visual art, music, writing, or even interactive AI-driven experiences, this category celebrates the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence.
Participants can submit any type of project—visual, audio, written, or even coding-based—where AI plays a role in the creative process.
This category encourages experimentation with how AI can be used as a tool for innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern storytelling and artistic expression.
Submissions in this category may be submitted elsewhere.
Digital Publishing:
The iDidaContest invites participants to explore the dynamic power of words and images in today’s digital age.
This category covers all forms of written expression, from books and blogs to graphic novels, infographics, magazines, advertisements, and serialized web stories.
Whether crafting fiction or non-fiction, entries should focus on how written words and accompanying visuals can work together to convey compelling stories, information, and ideas.
Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of traditional publishing by integrating creativity and technology to craft impactful narratives.
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Digital Publishing Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
The EdTech Classroom:
The EdTech Classroom category invites educators and future educators to showcase classrooms where technology is fully integrated into the learning experience.
In this category, educators will demonstrate how technology is not just a supplementary tool but the foundation of innovative, engaging, and effective teaching.
Participants can highlight how edtech enhances student learning, collaboration, and creativity—whether through interactive platforms, AI-driven tools, blended learning environments, or other tech-based solutions.
This category celebrates classrooms where technology is woven into the fabric of education, transforming the way students learn and interact with the world.
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The EdTech Classroom Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
EdTech Lesson Plan/Project:
This category invites educators and future educators to showcase innovative lesson plans where technology plays a central role in helping students engage with content and demonstrate their learning.
Whether using devices for hands-on projects, digital tools for collaboration, or apps for creative assessments, this category highlights how technology can transform traditional lessons into dynamic learning experiences.
If you’ve developed a tech-forward approach that empowers students to explore, create, and show what they know—this is your chance to share it!
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EdTech Lesson Plan/Project Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
Indigenous Language and Culture:
Indigenous Language & Culture invites participants to celebrate, preserve, & revitalize indigenous traditions, stories, and languages through cutting-edge communication technology.
In this category, participants are challenged to create innovative digital materials—whether through videos, interactive apps, digital storytelling, or other media—that highlight and showcase indigenous cultures.
By blending technology with heritage, this category aims to both honor the past and explore new ways of keeping indigenous knowledge alive for future generations.
Interactive Media and Games:
Interactive Media & Games in the iDidaContest invites participants to explore the creative possibilities of interactive storytelling and gaming.
Whether designing video games, interactive websites, apps, or multimedia experiences, participants are encouraged to use technology to engage audiences in dynamic, immersive ways.
This category challenges participants to think about how technology can create interactive, user-driven experiences that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling and gameplay.
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Music and Sound Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
Micronarratives:
Storybytes: Micro-Narratives invites participants to master the art of storytelling in small, impactful formats.
Whether through a 100-word story, a 1-minute video, or a short social media post or meme, this category challenges creators to deliver powerful narratives within tight constraints.
The goal is to convey a meaningful message, emotion, or idea in a brief but effective way, making every word, second, or character count.
If you have a knack for telling a big story in a small space, this category is your opportunity to shine!
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Micronarratives Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
Music and Sound:
The iDidaContest celebrates the power of audio storytelling in all its forms.
This category invites participants to create original music compositions, immersive soundscapes, or audio-based narratives such as podcasts and radio plays.
Whether it’s a musical piece or a spoken-word story, entries should explore how sound can captivate and engage listeners, conveying emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling in unique and powerful ways.
Participants are encouraged to experiment with different audio techniques and genres to push the boundaries of creative expression through sound.
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Music and Sound Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
Tech in Fashion:
The iDidaContest invites participants to explore the intersection of technology and fashion by creating wearable art or fashion designs that incorporate innovative technologies.
Whether through smart fabrics, 3D-printed accessories, or wearable tech, this category encourages creativity in reimagining how technology can enhance or transform traditional fashion.
Participants are challenged to use tech to push the boundaries of design, creating garments or accessories that are both functional and artistic.
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Tech in Fashion Rubric | Guidelines | Tips
Visual Storytelling:
In the "StoryBytes" era, storytelling takes on new life through digital media, blending tradition with technology.
The Visual Storytelling category celebrates the power of images—whether through film or photography—to convey complex narratives.
Participants are invited to craft visual journeys that reflect both personal and cultural experiences.
Whether through dynamic cinematography or the stillness of a photo series, each entry should explore the Storybytes theme using modern tools to breathe life into timeless stories and personal identity.
Students can submit free with an ASTE Member sponsor. Adults entering the contest must be ASTE Members.
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Visual Storytelling Rubric | Guidelines | Tips