eSSENTIAL Resources for One Fair Coordinator: One Academic Fair This course provide participants an overview of information needed to participate in the APS One Fair. eSSENTIAL Publisher: Learning Technologies Specialist Jan Dickerson 1

Agenda Objectives Timeline Content Websites Participation Projects Judging Getting Assistance Questions

Objective The learner will be able to: Communicate information on participation in: Science, Social Studies and Technology categories of the APS One Academic Fair. Georgia Media Festival

One Academic Fair Timeline 2011-2012 Deadline Send Dates of Local School, SRT and OHS One Academic Fairs to Committee Deadline All school-based One Academic Fairs should be completed. SRT ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL FAIRS December 1-4 Deadline ORIGINAL Entry Forms with signatures due to SRT and OHS District One Academic Fair 18th 1st-2nd 2nd 6th November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 September 2011 March 2012 8th 11th 9th 28th 9th Deadline Original paper Entry Forms with signatures HIGH SCHOOL ONE FAIR Deadline Classroom One Academic Fairs Deadline Electronic Entry Forms District Awards Program

Content Websites Content Websites: Science – www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/oasp/ga_science_fair/pdfs/GSEF_ISEF_rulebook.pdf Social Studies - www.gcss.net Technology - www.techfair.org Media Festival - http://www.gait-inc.org/GSMF/index.htm

Who participates? Students grades 3-12 may participate in the Technology division. Projects may be individual or teams of two (2) persons. There are 12 categories to choose from to enter. The first place winner(s) of each category by grade level will go to state.

What is a project? Designed and created by students No notebook or display board Sources must be cited Internet access may not be available Project should be able to run without connectivity Students should prepare a 10 minute presentation of their project

How is it judged?-1 Judged on: Originality Clarity Documentation Appropriateness Design All projects will be judged by the following: Originality—Was the entry original, creative, and imaginative in content and implementation? Clarity—Was the student presentation to the judge clear? (Nervousness will not count against the student) Documentation—Did the student receive and document all required permissions? Appropriateness—Was the technology/software used appropriately matched? Design—Does the overall design support the project purpose?

How is it judged?-2 Demonstrates an understanding of the software Explains the various aspects of the creation process Defends choice of software Answers judges’ question At the time of the judging, students will be required to: Demonstrate an understanding of the software as it relates to the project. Explain the various aspects of the creation of the project. Defend their choice of software for the project. Answer judges' questions about the project.

Who can help? Learning Technology Specialist Media Specialist Technology Fair Coordinator

Learning Technologies Department LTD Contact Information Publisher: Zena Brown zlbrown@atlantapublicschools.us Learning Technologies Department 130 Trinity Ave Atlanta, GA 30310 www.apslt.org