Using a wiki to create a list of judging criteria for evaluating a competition

Shark Tank is a popular show on television in which entrepreneurs come before a panel of potential investors and make presentations to entice the panel members to invest. It is an entertaining and informative program, and having a Shark Tank as a class project can be equally informative, entertaining, and engaging.

One good way to plan a student Shark Tank is to use a wiki. The first step will be to set up a list of judging criteria along with a clear set of guidelines that indicate what is expected in an outstanding pitch that will convince the investor to put money in the project or start-up company. Then, the students can also share their evaluations of the ...

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