Latest Updates (7 May 2025) |
CALL FOR JURY Benefits: Conflict of Interest Notice: |
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Updates (5 May 2025) |
CHECK YOUR SUBMISSION STATUS HERE Category A - [click here] Category B - [click here] Category C - [click here] For further inquiries, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Updates (18 April 2025) |
REMINDER: Few days left for your video submission!!! Don’t wait till last minute, unless you’re into that kind of thrill ?. |
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Updates (27 March 2025) |
Online Briefing on 26 March 2025 [Recorded video] |
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Updates (26 March 2025) |
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Rationale | The Digital Storytelling Contest (DISCONT) is a flagship programme of SEAMEO RECSAM, designed to inspire and nurture young minds across Southeast Asia through the fusion of storytelling and digital innovation. This contest is a unique initiative to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education within a creative and imaginative context, encouraging students to envision a world where STEM transforms learning into an adventurous journey of wonder and discovery. |
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Through 3rd DISCONT, students and teachers are invited to create and share digital stories that explore how STEM principles and innovations can shape the learning landscape. Participants will craft short videos that blend creativity with technical skills, showcasing their vision of a futuristic Storyland where learning transcends traditional boundaries and becomes a dynamic, immersive experience. This competition is designed to empower students and teachers to see themselves as innovators and storytellers who can envision a future where STEM education is both impactful and accessible. |
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This virtual contest is open to students and teachers across SEAMEO member countries, enabling wide participation and diverse perspectives. Participants will develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration by engaging with digital tools such as video cameras, animation software, and online screen-casting applications. Moreover, the contest serves as a platform to highlight the transformative potential of STEM in addressing real-world challenges while fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder. |
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As SEAMEO RECSAM’s flagship programme, the 3rd DISCONT reflects the Centre’s commitment to fostering innovation in science and mathematics education. This competition aims to:
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~~~~~ “STEM in Storyland: Where Learning Meets Wonder” ~~~~~ |
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This theme merges the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the creative art of digital storytelling. It invites participants to explore and present STEM concepts through engaging and imaginative narratives.
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This event invites participants to explore the magical world where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) meets creativity. Through the theme "STEM in Storyland: Where Learning Meets Wonder," students and teachers are encouraged to create digital stories that make complex STEM ideas accessible and demonstrate the relevance of STEM in everyday life. Participants should narrate stories that connect STEM learning to a sense of wonder, imagination, and discovery. The goal is to show how STEM can transform ordinary learning experiences into extraordinary adventures, envisioning future possibilities driven by STEM advancements and fostering an engaging discovery experience. |
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Fees |
Registration is FREE for all participants. |
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Terms & Regulations |
Eligibility: The contest is open to students and teachers from SEAMEO Member Countries. Participants fall into the following categories: Category A: Primary school students of ages between 7 to 12 year old. |
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Participation Format: Category A: Students may participate individually or in pairs. |
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Submission Rules:
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Guidelines |
Submission Guidelines
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Video Guidelines
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Judging Criteria |
The digital storytelling videos will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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Important Dates |
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Prizes |
All Categories (A, B and C)
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Certificates |
Eligible participants will be given e-certificates |
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Latest Updates (5 May 2025) |
CHECK YOUR SUBMISSION STATUS HERE Category A - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DXQfMCHwj0hjwI4Q2BP5P5ZXImtMrJqM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113210640611198271073&rtpof=true&sd=true |
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Updates (18 April 2025) |
REMINDER: Few days left for your video submission!!! Don’t wait till last minute, unless you’re into that kind of thrill ?. |
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Updates (27 March 2025) |
Online Briefing on 26 March 2025 [Recorded video] |
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Updates (26 March 2025) |
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Rationale | The Digital Storytelling Contest (DISCONT) is a flagship programme of SEAMEO RECSAM, designed to inspire and nurture young minds across Southeast Asia through the fusion of storytelling and digital innovation. This contest is a unique initiative to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education within a creative and imaginative context, encouraging students to envision a world where STEM transforms learning into an adventurous journey of wonder and discovery. |
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Through 3rd DISCONT, students and teachers are invited to create and share digital stories that explore how STEM principles and innovations can shape the learning landscape. Participants will craft short videos that blend creativity with technical skills, showcasing their vision of a futuristic Storyland where learning transcends traditional boundaries and becomes a dynamic, immersive experience. This competition is designed to empower students and teachers to see themselves as innovators and storytellers who can envision a future where STEM education is both impactful and accessible. |
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This virtual contest is open to students and teachers across SEAMEO member countries, enabling wide participation and diverse perspectives. Participants will develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration by engaging with digital tools such as video cameras, animation software, and online screen-casting applications. Moreover, the contest serves as a platform to highlight the transformative potential of STEM in addressing real-world challenges while fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder. |
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As SEAMEO RECSAM’s flagship programme, the 3rd DISCONT reflects the Centre’s commitment to fostering innovation in science and mathematics education. This competition aims to:
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Objective |
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Theme |
~~~~~ “STEM in Storyland: Where Learning Meets Wonder” ~~~~~ |
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This theme merges the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the creative art of digital storytelling. It invites participants to explore and present STEM concepts through engaging and imaginative narratives.
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This event invites participants to explore the magical world where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) meets creativity. Through the theme "STEM in Storyland: Where Learning Meets Wonder," students and teachers are encouraged to create digital stories that make complex STEM ideas accessible and demonstrate the relevance of STEM in everyday life. Participants should narrate stories that connect STEM learning to a sense of wonder, imagination, and discovery. The goal is to show how STEM can transform ordinary learning experiences into extraordinary adventures, envisioning future possibilities driven by STEM advancements and fostering an engaging discovery experience. |
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Fees |
Registration is FREE for all participants. |
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Terms & Regulations |
Eligibility: The contest is open to students and teachers from SEAMEO Member Countries. Participants fall into the following categories: Category A: Primary school students of ages between 7 to 12 year old. |
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Participation Format: Category A: Students may participate individually or in pairs. |
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Submission Rules:
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Guidelines |
Submission Guidelines
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Video Guidelines
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Judging Criteria |
The digital storytelling videos will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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Important Dates |
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Prizes |
All Categories (A, B and C)
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Certificates |
Eligible participants will be given e-certificates |
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