Briefing Pack for Students Aspirations2020
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ACHIEVE!! ALIGN ASPIRE
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What We Intend to Share… • • • • • • • • •
What is Aspirations 2020? Why aspirations 2020? Who are eligible to participate in Aspirations 2020? Why should I participate in Aspirations 2020? What are the different Contests & their Guidelines? When will Aspirations 2020 happen? How do I register? What are the resources available for preparation? When I have questions, What should I do?
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What is Aspirations 2020? 1. Contest series for Students of Engineering & MCA Colleges. 2. Platform for you to prepare to become Global Professionals. 3. Encourages the spirit of competitiveness and accelerate learning through extra curricular activities. 4. Enhance problem solving abilities by application of IT concepts and Technology. 5. Provide opportunity for you to Network with Students from other Institutions and Professionals. 6. Exposes you to the State-of-the-art tools used by IT Industry, Very Early.
ALL Participants will Learn and There are No Losers
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Why Aspirations 2020?
India
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Contests Support Accelerated Learning
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Provides IT Industry General Awareness and opportunity to practice Life Skills
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Brings to Focus Importance of Problem Solving and Need for Technical Competency
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Helps you Benchmark yourself with the Best-in-Class across the State/ Country
Russia Brazil China G6
Source: BRIC Report
MOST of the earlier Participants have got best placements.
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Who are Eligible to Participate? 1. Students from Campus Connect partner colleges and HR Recruiting Engineering colleges 2. Need to be in Third or Final Year of Engineering or Final Year of MCA 3. Any Discipline in Engineering is OK 4. There is NO FEE for any Contests. No TRAVEL is Involved. 5. You may choose to participate in ALL Contest Types.
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The Global Engineer = Versatilist • Sound Concepts and Technical knowledge • • • • •
Life skills Process Orientation English Language Fluency Passion for Domain Integrate into Organization
Peers, Managers, Juniors, Customers and Partners
• Adapt to Corporate Work Culture • Wok in Multi-cultural Virtual Teams • Synthesize Creative ‘Technical Solutions’ to Solve ‘Business Problems’ 8 of 34
Aspirations2020 Expectations of Global Engineer • • • • • • • • •
Strong analytical skills Practical ingenuity, creativity; innovator Good communication skills Business, management skills High ethical standards, professionalism Dynamic/agile/resilient/flexible Lifelong learner Able to put problems in their socio-technical and operational context Adaptive leader
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Foundations of Contests
Recall Participation Entertainment quotient Attractiveness Relevance Learning imparted Professional effectiveness Likeliness to participate
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Contest Types
1. Programming Contest Online problem solving in teams Automated evaluation of results
a. b.
2. Paper Presentation 2. 3. 4. 5.
Online Synopsis and Full Paper Upload into Campus Connect Portal Evaluation by Eminent Judges Online Presentations using WebEx Onstage state level Finale and India level finale
3. Quiz Contest 2. 3. 4. 5.
Teaser, College, Inter-College, State and All India Level Team Events Onstage Fun-filled Event in State and India level events Exciting Prizes for Winners and Runners Topics include technological, life skills and current affairs
4. Distinguished Student a. b.
Recognizing Students Demonstrating Unique Strengths Acknowledged by Peers and Faculty
Participation in Programming contest is mandatory to participate in other 3 events
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Teaser Round Contest Type 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Key Activities
Responsibilities
All participants need to register on the portal College faculty needs to motivate students to register contests. DC CC Anchor will be the local contact point for all interactions Participating college will provide implementation support All learning resources will be available on the portal All teaser round results will be consolidated by CC anchor
Programming Contest
• Familiarization with DevSquare environment • Sample problems and solutions • Objective is to select 51 best programmers • Internet access from colleges
• DevSquare – Platform • Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet • Infosys Educators (PF)
Paper Presentation
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • College faculty and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • Paper abstract will be validated by faculty
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities
Quiz
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • College faculty and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • Objective is to select 24-30 best students
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities
Distinguished Student
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • College faculty and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection •Objective is to select top 8-10 best students
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities
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College Round Contest Type 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Key Activities
Responsibilities
College faculty CC SpoC has to update the participants list qualified for inter-college round contests. DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions Participating college will provide implementation support All learning resources will be available on the portal All college round results will be consolidated by CC anchor
Programming Contest
• Conducted at respective college • The student can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions • Objective is to select top 1 best team of 3 programmers in the college • Internet access from colleges
• DevSquare – Platform • Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet • Infosys Educators (PF) •Infy DC – Webinars
Paper Presentation
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • Participants will present their papers • External jury will evaluate to select top 1 paper
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities • Infy DC -- Webinars
Quiz
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • College faculty and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • Objective is to select TOP 3 teams of 2 students each
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities •Infy DC -- Webinars
Distinguished Student
• Conducted at participating colleges in-class • College faculty and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • Need to Select TOP 3 students for inter college online Contest
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities •Infy DC -- Webinars
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Inter-college Round Contest Type 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Key Activities
Responsibilities
DC CC Anchor will update the list of participants qualified for state round contests. DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions Participating college will provide implementation support All learning resources will be available on the portal All Inter-college round results will be consolidated by CC anchor Infosys DC anchors will monitor all contests and run some contests using Webinars and WebEx
Programming Contest
• Conducted at respective college • Students can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions • Objective is to select Top 1 best teams of 3 programmers from that Zone. • Internet access from colleges
• DevSquare – Platform • Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet • Infosys Educators (PF) • Infy DC – Webinars
Paper Presentation
• Conducted at participating colleges in inter-college event • Top team from each college will participate in inter-college round • External jury, GreyCaps team will evaluate the papers through webex
• GreyCaps – • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities •Infy DC -- WebEx
Quiz
• Conducted at participating colleges in inter-colleges • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • TOP ONE team from each college will be selected for inter • college round finals •TOP one team from each college would again take a quiz test • for final inter college rounds through webex
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities •Infy DC -- Webinars
Distinguished Student
• Conducted at participating colleges in inter-college round • External Jury and GreyCaps will conduct live test through webex • Top 3 students from each college will be selected to Participate in inter-college round online Event • Participants will take 20 questions test for selection • TOP one student from each college would again take a test for final inter college live rounds through webex
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • College – Faculty + Facilities •Infy DC -- Webinars
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State Round Contest Type 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Key Activities
Responsibilities
DC CC Anchors need to update the final list of students for state round contests DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions Respective Infosys DC will provide implementation support All learning resources will be available on the portal All State round results will be consolidated by CC anchor
Programming Contest
• Conducted at respective Infosys DC • The student can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions • Objective is to select Top 2 best programmers from state rounds
• DevSquare – Platform • Infosys – Comp Lab • Infosys Educators (PF)
Paper Presentation
• Conducted at respective Infosys DC • Infosys DC CC anchors and volunteers will conduct test • Participants will present papers • External Jury will evaluate the papers
• GreyCaps – • Infosys DC– CC anchors+ Facilities
Quiz
• Conducted at respective Infosys DC • Infosys DC CC anchors and volunteers will conduct test • Winning Team from EACH inter college round will Participate in State round
• GreyCaps – Question paper • DevSquare – Online env. • Infosys DC– CC anchors+ Facilities
Distinguished Student
• Conducted at respective Infosys DC • Infosys DC CC anchors and volunteers will conduct test • Winning student from EACH inter college round will Participate in live State rounds
• GreyCaps – Question paper • Infosys DC– CC anchors+ Facilities
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Over All Roll-Out Plans Activity
Bhubaneswar DC
Pune DC
Chandigarh DC
Trivandrum DC
Campaign kick-off
Jan 27-28, 2009
Feb 2-4, 2009
Feb 9-10, 2009
Feb 2-4, 2009
Campaign + Teaser Round kickoff
Jan 29-31, 2009
Feb 5-6, 2009
Feb 11-12, 2009
Feb 5-6, 2009
Teaser Round _ Participant preparation
Feb 1-2, 2009
Feb 9-13, 2009
Feb 13-15, 2009
Feb 7-8, 2009
Teaser Round
Feb 3-13, 2009
Feb 16-21, 2009
Feb 16-19, 2009
Feb 9-13, 2009
Buffer, Preparation for College round
Feb 16-20, 2009
Feb 21-24, 2009
Feb 20-22, 2009
Feb 14-22, 2009
College Round
Feb 23-27, 2009
Feb 25-28, 2009
Feb 23-26, 2009
Feb 23-26, 2009
Preparation for inter college round
Feb 28 and Mar 1st, 2009
Mar 2-3, 2009
Feb 27-Mar 1, 2009
Feb 27- Mar1, 2009
Inter-college Round
Mar 2-7, 2009
Mar 4-7, 2009
Mar 2-5, 2009
Mar 2-5, 2009
BREAK
Mar 9-13, 2009
Mar 9-13, 2009
Mar 7-13, 2009
Mar 6-8, 2009
State Final Round
Mar 16-21, 2009
Mar 16-21, 2009
Mar 16-20, 2009
Mar 9-13, 2009
Closure and Reporting
Mar 23-27, 2009
Mar 23-27, 2009
Mar 23-27, 2009
Mar 16-20, 2009
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Prize Details …Everyone Gains! Prizes
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Trophies for Winner/ Runner-up Colleges Gifts for Winner/ Runner-up from Zonal, State finals and National finals
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Stages of Contest Contest Details And Resources On CC Portal
Teaser Round Online
Campaign at Partner Colleges
Student Registration
Online College Rounds at Colleges
Online Inter-College Round
Student Selection for Inter-College Round
Student Selection for State Finals & Results on Portal
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Student Preparation from CC portal
Student Preparation from CC portal
State Finals @Infosys DC & Results on CC Portal
Mandatory Programming Contest
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Why Participate in Programming Contest ? 1. Provides a unique platform for you to work in a team and demonstrate the problem solving, algorithmic thinking and programming skills that are Vital to any job in the Industry. 2. Provides Hands-on training environment over the Internet with lots of latest learning tools, resources and examples. 3. FREE participation environment, out-side the classroom activity. 4. Exciting prizes both for Individuals and Colleges. 5. Mandatory for participation in ALL other Contests. 21 of 34
Programming Contest (PC) Overview • The programming contest aims to enhance the algorithmic skills combined with smart programming • Contest is a team event • Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquare platform • Option to select the language (C , C++, JAVA, C# ) to build the program and availability of Online help • Participants will Compile and run the program online • Navigation details and the snapshots of the screen to be shared with the students before the contest • Provision for Hands-on experience before the contest • Learning resources will be provided on CC Portal
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Why Present a Paper? • Please Remember – ‘Technical Competency’ is Critical. • You Need to Develop Habits to Articulate Your Ides Fluently. • You Need to Practice Effective Presentation Skills. • You Need to Remain Updated about Latest Technologies. • You Need to Practice to be a Team Player.
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Paper Presentation (PP) Overview • Technical paper to enhance IT/CS subject depth • Typically aligned to Infosys Foundation Program courses • Topics provided by Infosys • Guidelines for Authoring Papers will also be Provided • Papers to have nearly 750 words in Total and 150 word Synopsis (Template will be provided) • This contest is a team event with 2 participants in each team • Select papers will be uploaded on CC Portal • Paper presentations will be online using Webex • Jury team will also be online during paper presentation • On-stage event only for State level contest
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Why Participate in Quiz? • You will Need be Aware of Global Industry/ Business Perspectives. • You will Need to Develop Interest in Many Dimensions of Industry. • There are No Books Prescribed for Learning These. • You Need to Interact with Global Professionals. • You Need to Develop Competitive Spirit.
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Quiz Overview • The online Quiz contest aims to enhance the general and IT awareness of participants • Contest is a team event • Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquare platform • Live online quizzing by quiz master using Webex • Provision for Hands-on experience before the contest • Learning resources will be provided on microsite • College faculty to provide support for conducting online events • On-stage event only for State level contest 26 of 34
Still, I am Unique, So? • I have Excelled in academics and Co-Curricular Activities • I have a Passion to Take Risk. • I have a Proven Record of Achievements. • I have a Roadmap to Become a ‘Global Professional’ Register yourself for ‘Distinguished Student’ Contest Category
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Distinguished Student (DS) • • • • • • • •
Overview The Distinguished Student contest aims to recognize the life skills and unique talents of participants with good academic performance too Contest is an Individual centric event Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquare platform Live online quizzing by quiz master using Webex Provision for Hands-on experience before the contest College faculty to provide support for conducting online events On-stage event only for State level contest 28 of 34
How to Participate?
Steps to Participate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Visit Campus Connect Portal and Download Contest Details Contact Campus Connect Single Point Contact (SPoC) in your College Team-up with your Partner Decide on Contests to Participate Completely Understand Contest Rules, Guidelines etc. Get your Questions Answered Register Yourself for Contest(s) and Get Confirmation Prepare, Prepare & Prepare for the Contests Participate in teaser Round, win and prepare for College level Round Participate in College Round WIN and Prepare for Inter-college Level Contests
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Resources for Preparation •
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CC Portal http://campusconnect.infosys.com/Aspirations/index.html http://campusconnect.infosys.com Reference material & Online resources like Landing page: http://devsquare.com/adc/dsweb/contest/campusconnect.jsp Flash Demo: http://devsquare.com/adc/dsweb/contest/java_flash_demo.html
www.google.com Student volunteers, Faculty volunteers, Your college library, Campus Connect anchors
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Your Contacts in Your College • • • • •
SPoC Student Volunteers CC Faculty and Core team members Portal Helpdesk Infosys Contact details
S. NO
Infy DC
SPoC
Email-ID
Mobile# +919895068932
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Trivandrum DC
Hari
[email protected]
2
Bhubaneswar DC
Nirmalya
[email protected] +919937347373
3
Chandigarh DC
Manisha
[email protected]
+919779456037
4
Pune DC
Sarfaraz
[email protected]
+919970097396
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Participate and WIN!!
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