{"id":971774,"date":"2022-01-18T04:58:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T09:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=971774"},"modified":"2022-01-18T04:58:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T09:58:33","slug":"calling-all-young-creators-get-ready-for-coolest-projects-global-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=971774","title":{"rendered":"Calling all young creators: Get ready for Coolest Projects Global 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to start your countdown! Young people from all over the world will soon be invited to share their digital creations at <strong>Coolest Projects Global 2022<\/strong>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world-leading online technology showcase<\/a> event for young creators. In mid-February, project registration opens for a new and improved, online-only experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CoolestProjects_03072020-162-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"A group of young women present a robot buggy they have built.\" class=\"wp-image-76225\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Through Coolest Projects Global, young creators can register their digital projects to share them with the world, represent their country, get some free swag, and maybe even win recognition from our special judges. And the best thing: Coolest Projects participants join a global community of awesome young tech creators who celebrate each other\u2019s accomplishments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/33970213378_218e029ab0_k-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"A group of Coolest Projects participants from all over the world wave their flags.\" class=\"wp-image-77935\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Here\u2019s what you should know about Coolest Projects Global<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coolest Projects Global<\/a> is free and open to young creators up to 18 years old, working independently or in teams of up to 5 creators.<\/li>\n<li>Creators of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Coolest Projects is for young people who are beginners, or advanced, or anything in between.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project registration opens on 14 February<\/strong> and stays open until 11 May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/46931331195_0e77419ea0_k-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"A girl presenting a digital making project\" class=\"wp-image-58926\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Projects can be registered in the following categories: Scratch, games, web, mobile apps, hardware, and advanced programming.<\/li>\n<li>Judges will evaluate projects based on their coolness, complexity, design, usability, and presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Coolest Projects Global is a completely free event for all participants, and it\u2019s entirely online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u2019s new in 2022?<\/h2>\n<p>Coolest Projects is celebrating its <strong>TENTH YEAR<\/strong> of shining a light on young creators, so we have an extra special showcase lined up in 2022. All of these enhancements are the result of incredibly helpful feedback that past creators have shared. Here\u2019s a sneak peek at what you can look forward to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creators will receive project feedback from the judges after the celebration event in June. The celebration will be streamed live online in early June. Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer.<\/li>\n<li>Creators will be eligible to receive limited-edition digital and physical swag.<\/li>\n<li>Creators will be able to categorise their project into topics such as health, environment, community, art, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Creators who have projects selected as favourites by the special judges will receive a commemorative medal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CoolestProjects_03072020-156-500x333-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two siblings presenting their digital making project at a Coolest Projects showcase\" class=\"wp-image-68538\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What do young people say is so cool about Coolest Projects?<\/h2>\n<p>We asked past creators what they think makes Coolest Projects so cool, and here\u2019s what they had to say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe freedom we had to create whatever we want!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWe can get inspiration from sharing our ideas about real-life situations.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSeeing all the different ideas people had and how they went about doing their projects.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe opportunity to let the creativity flow and participate at a global level.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Last year, creators showcased all kinds of projects, such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/projects\/805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earthquake early warning device<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/projects\/1268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a fun math game made with Scratch<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/projects\/1847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">squirrel detection system<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/projects\/897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website about cybersecurity<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget, Coolest Projects is for creators who are beginners, advanced, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CoolestProjects_03072020-197-copy-500x333-2.jpg\" alt=\"A boy participating in Coolest Projects shows off his tech project together with an adult.\" class=\"wp-image-77903\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Next steps<\/h2>\n<p>Project registration opens on 14 February, but creators can start making their projects now. For inspiration, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.coolestprojects.org\/events\/cp-2021\/gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>check out last year\u2019s project gallery<\/strong><\/a> and then <a href=\"https:\/\/raspberrypi.us9.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=54fbc2c9ac9d9dd634725107a&amp;id=6827acbeef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>sign up to receive email updates<\/strong><\/a> so that you don\u2019t miss a thing about Coolest Projects. 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