Judging Rubric

Apps that do not satisfy these preliminary requirements will not be considered for final judging. All Maine App Challenge submissions that satisfy our preliminary requirements will be judged based on the standards and performance rubric outlined below.

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Judging Criteria for Your Video

Criteria Rating Scale (1-10)
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Purpose Does not clearly describe the purpose of the app or reason for creating it. Describes the purpose of the app but does not explain the reason for creating it or targeted users. Clearly and enthusiastically describes the purpose of the app, the intended user community, and the reason for creating the app.
Video Quality Disorganized presentation, and sound and picture quality detract from the effectiveness of the video. Organization and sound and picture quality of the video are acceptable. Well organized with sound and picture quality add to the effectiveness of the video.
Development Insight Does not provide insight into how the app was developed or what was learned in the process. Gives some background on how the app was developed but does not discuss what was learned in the process. Provides insight into how the app was developed and what was learned in the process.
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Judging Criteria for Your App

Criteria Rating Scale (1-10)
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Incorporating Innovation Completed zero of the innovation workshops required for the University of Maine’s Level 1 Badge in Innovation – the first step in the Innovation Micro-Credential pathway. Completed two of the innovation workshops required for the University of Maine’s Level 1 Badge in Innovation – the first step in the Innovation Micro-Credential pathway. Completed four innovation workshops, as well as a written reflection, to earn the University of Maine's Level 1 Badge in innovation – the first step in the Innovation Micro-Credential pathway.
Implementation of Idea Idea and name are unimaginative, or the app does not deliver on its stated purpose. Generic name and idea, and the app addresses some of its stated purpose. Creative name and original idea, and the app delivers on its stated purpose for its user base.
Execution and Impact Features errors and is not likely to have a large impact or generate excitement among its intended user base. Contains few errors and could have some impact on its intended user base. Does not contain any errors, could have a significant impact on its user base, and encourages repeated use.
User Experience Design and organization of the app are not appealing and not intuitive. Layout is mostly logical and design is acceptable. Layout flows logically, functions are intuitive, and design is appealing.
Appeal Does not appeal to its intended user base. May appeal to some of its user base. Appeals to a broad section of its intended user base.
Development Quality Does not include programming language features (for example, no database, only one screen, no use of IF statements or loops). Contains basic use of the programming language features (for example, one or two database tables with only a couple of fields, a couple of screen interactions). Demonstrates an advanced use of programming language features (for example, multiple database tables, loops, IF statements, multiple screens and interactions).
About Page About page is missing. About page provides limited information about the app and its functionality. About page is concise and well-written, and provides background on the app in addition to its functionality.
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