Process assessment During the key activities of the prize, team champions and young people were asked to provide feedback on their experience of participating. Both the team champions and young people surveyed gave overall positive feedback on their experiences in the prize’s different stages, but also some valuable feedback to continue to improve the prize.
• 100 per cent of the team champions felt that the prize provided them with enough support
• 100 per cent of team champions would enter future prizes
• 90 per cent rated their overall experience as excellent
Semi-Finalist experience During this stage, team champions and semi-finalists attended the semi-finalist event, where they had the opportunity to learn and interact with A.I, robotics. After the event they shared their feedback on the activity: • 98 per cent of team champions rated their experience of the event as positive, with 67 per cent rating it as excellent • 92 per cent of team champions felt their team had a positive engagement with the event activities • 97 per cent of young people felt more motivated to work on their ideas after the event Team champions were also asked about improvements that could be made for the event experience which, although much couldn’t be implemented due to COVID-19, are still valuable. Some recommendations included, some more time for reflections after different sessions, moving event dates towards the start of the month to accommodate school funding timelines, and providing the next steps information at the start of the event rather than at the end.
“The event at the Olympic park taught me things that I will keep forever, particularly going into a career in STEM.” - Finalist
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