====== BRAINBOX - YOUNG INVENTORS ======
FIXME - DRAFT Version 1 - THU 3 AUG 2017)

=== Young Inventors VC/Elevator Pitch  ===
On Friday 11 August students will be offered the opportunity to present a //VC// or //Elevator Pitch//: ((Elevator Pitch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_pitch)) A short presentation designed to gain support for the development of their ICT project (9:00 - 10:30am in School Library or similar time / location to be announced)
  * Each student/team will be allocated three minutes to explain their project.
  * Each student/team must provide a short written summary (up to 200 words maximum) of their project and estimated cost.
  * Students may (optional) display supporting web-based slides/images/graphs on a background screen during their presentation.

The judge(s) will pick one idea/project and all teams will combine to work together on turning that idea into a reality.

The hardware and associated costs will be met by the school.

**Each project will be assessed on the criteria of:**
  * **Creativity**
  * **Educational merit**
  * **Authenticity**
  * **Practicality**

It is a condition of entry that the selection process, conditions and  selection of the winning project will be at the sole discretion of the school principal and this decision will be final.


=== How to make a pitch ===
A **//pitch//** is a framework that is designed to help you deliver your ideas in a way that will convince somebody to support you. It mostly relies on a short verbal presentation that may be supported by multimedia slides, video, audio or other 'props' ((Props - theatrical, physical objects - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatrical_property )).

A **//Venture Capitalist (VC) Pitch//** is a presentation that is designed to convince one or more people that they should invest their money and time to help you turn your idea into reality.

An **//Elevator Pitch//** is a presentation designed to be delivered verbally and in a short period of time.

====== Some Short (1-2 minutes each) Example Pitches ======
{{ youtube>dqIEE-g_-Uc?640x360 |Apps for women}}
=== Video 1. Apps for women? ===
  * IF UNABLE TO ACCESS YOUTUBE VIDEO (requires Flash) TRY: Viewpure [[http://viewpure.com/dqIEE-g_-Uc|Apps for women?]]

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{{ youtube>i6O98o2FRHw?640x360 |Apps for women}}
=== Video 2. Anyone for coffee? ===
  * IF UNABLE TO ACCESS YOUTUBE VIDEO (requires Flash) TRY: Viewpure [[http://viewpure.com/i6O98o2FRHw|Anyone for coffee?]]

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{{ youtube>S0GOh3nGlik?640x360 |Sometimes, A Simple Demonstration Is Enough?}}
=== Video 3. Sometimes, A Simple Demonstration Is Enough? ===
  * IF UNABLE TO ACCESS YOUTUBE VIDEO (requires Flash) TRY: Viewpure [[http://viewpure.com/S0GOh3nGlik|Sometimes, A Simple Demonstration Is Enough?]]

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====== Here are some links to more information: ======

=== How To Present A Project Management Plan ===
  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hludN2e33TY

=== How To Pitch A Business Idea ===
  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzDBrMisLm0

=== About ICT Competitions ===
  * Coding competitions in NSW: https://www.geekinsydney.com/9757/coding-competitions-in-nsw/
  * Judging ICT Competitions: https://www.geekinsydney.com/8076/judging-student-it-competitions/