The two made a video that warned about the dangers of people named “Bob.”
“We were being silly and thought it would be funny,” Gunnar said.
The video displays images in sync with their recorded voices. Oliver said they tell people to watch out for these “man-eating” Bobs, and urge viewers to call 1-800-BOBSGONE, if they see a Bob.
The fourth graders are now not only familiar with different software, but comfortable creating and editing videos on their own.
“I learned more about technology, and I thought it was cool,” Gunnar said. “Just for fun, I can now go on WeVideo and make a video.”
Kristi Crumpton, media specialist at Mount Vernon Exploratory School, said she has never missed the opportunity to volunteer at the regional technology competition.
This year she witnessed some of her students construct a working drone out of rulers, plastic bottles and a circuit board.
“They’re not just flying a drone, they built one,” Crumpton said. “I’m totally blown away by what they know.”
Crumpton said Mount Vernon holds a technology project expo each year, which inspires students to compete in the regional event.
Even if students don’t make it to the state competition, she said their participation gives them skills to take into their future careers.
“It’s more than just a technology competition, it’s about understanding there are different audiences and different sets of behaviors,” Crumpton said. “They amaze me at how much they can figure out on their own.”