1. Bibb County School District Student Technology Fair February 5, 2011 Howard High School

2. Registration Bibb County School District students in grades 3-12 Opens Opens November 10 and closes January 12 Students must provide: Name of sponsoring teacher who has verified project Project category Software title and version to be used A copy of the project must be uploaded to Synergy by Jan. 12 th, if not it will be disqualified Signed forms are due to Technology Services by January 14

3. Project Submission Form Will be available online Form will help them to be prepared for judging A copy must be turned in with the registration form Student must also bring a copy to the TF judging

4. Friday, February 4 th – Optional project set-up from 4:30 to 7:00 pm Saturday, February 5th Check-in begins at 7:30 am Judging begins at 8:30 am Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 1:00 pm Tentative Schedule

5. Teams - no more than 2 students Grade levels for the multimedia category are individual grade levels only - 3 rd to 12 th All other project categories are grouped as: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Students may participate in a maximum of 2 project categories, except for the Technology Literacy Challenge. Student may enter two projects AND participate in the Technology Literacy Challenge Teams and individuals will compete TOGETHER in all categories unless stated in different in the category description. Project Teams and Judging

6. Students will have 10 minutes to present their project and notes to the judges Each project may only be entered in one category Must be original - created entirely by the student/team and cannot include un-credited graphics, artwork or photographs Projects that violate the ACUP will not be judged. Students MUST attend and present the project on the day of the Fair. Teams must have both students in attendance. Project Requirements

7. Complete student registration on-line Ensure completion of parent permission forms Work with students to select proper category Review rubric and guidelines with students Ensure project complies with the Acceptable Computer Use Policy (ACUP) in the Student Code of Conduct. Judges have the right to disqualify any project that does not follow the ACUP or which is inappropriate. Tech Fair Coordinators

8. Hardware category is open to grades 7 or higher only Technology Literacy Challenge category is an individual competition only All individuals and teams will be judged together unless stated otherwise in the category description. Students may not “switch” categories at the Fair! Sponsoring teachers are responsible for assisting the student in selecting the appropriate category. Technology Specialists can assist if necessary to ensure the category is appropriate for the project. General category information

9. 3D Modeling Animated Graphic Design Case Modification Digital Photography Digital Video Production Hardware (grades 7-12 only) Project Programming Multimedia Applications Non-Animated Graphic Design Non-Multimedia Applications Robotics Technology Literacy Challenge Web 2.0 Internet Applications Categories

10. 3D Modeling: Any original artwork/graphic that can be modeled in three dimensions Software may include: AutoCAD, SketchUp Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Animated Graphic Design: Original design showing the motion of an object(s) Software may include: Flash, KidPix Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Case Modification: Decorate, paint, add lights or otherwise adorn any WORKING computer. Individual or team Category Descriptions

11. Digital Photography: Computer-created project using original photographs. Project must be displayed using the software program it was created with. Software may include: PhotoShop, Microsoft Photo Editor, CorelDraw Individual and 2-person teams acceptable and will compete against each other Digital Video Production: This category is defined as any original video project that has been edited on a computer with digital video editing software and exported into a digital video format. The project must be displayed for viewing on a computer. Final project should be exported into a digital video format such as AVI or MPEG. Videos must be viewed on a computer – VHS/DVD formats are not acceptable. Software may include: iMovie, MovieMaker, Pinnacle Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Category Descriptions cont.

12. Hardware: Student-built computers. May be constructed from kits or published schematic drawings, modified from other devices to create new applications or constructed from the student’s own concepts/designs. Parts do not have to be new, but the operating components should be essentially built or put together by the student. Student must be able to demonstrate that the system recognizes and accesses all components. 7th grade and up only. Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Web 2.0 Applications: Creation of web pages, web sites, chat rooms, interactive games, bulletin boards, podcasts and blogs. Internet access will be available. Software may include: Word, FrontPage, DreamWeaver Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Category Descriptions cont.

13. Multimedia Applications: Computer-based reports or creative presentations using any combination of text, video, sound, and graphics. If appropriate, a storyboard may be included in the notebook to show sequencing of the project creation. Videos should be entered in the Digital Video Editing category. Software may include: Powerpoint, KidPix, Astound, Storybook Weaver Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other. Grade level categories are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Non-Animated Graphic Design: Computer-created original art (no photography or 3D projects) Software may include: Paint, KidPix, PhotoShop, CorelDraw, Illustrator Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Category Descriptions cont.

14. Non-Multimedia Applications: Desktop publishing, word processing, spreadsheet or database files. Software may include: Publisher, InDesign, Excel, Word Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Project Programming: Self-executing program created using a programming language such as Basic, C++, Pascal, Logo, etc. All parts of the program must be original. Programs must be identifiable in one of three categories (1) Computer-aided instruction or educational/learning games (2) Business or commercial applications (3) Personal applications that, with minor alterations, could be marketed for larger commercial audiences Software may include: Basic, Cobol, C++, Pascal, Logo Individual and 2-person teams will compete against each other Category Descriptions cont.

15. Robotics Projects may be constructed from kits or published drawings, modified from other devices to create new applications, or constructed from the student's own concepts and designs. All entries must be a working and functional piece of electro-mechanical hardware in which movement and intent is controlled through student created programming. Examples of commercially available kits are robotic “arms” or robot movers, Lego and K'Nex style building kits, Capsella, VEX, and Technics style robotics kits. Devices controlled through direct, real time remote control by the student are not appropriate (ie: remote controlled cars). Once started, the robotics project should operate as a standalone independent machine without human interaction. A project may have a single member or a two person team, but teams and individuals will compete against each other within grade groupings. Category Descriptions cont.

16. Technology Literacy Challenge: Computerized exam given before the Technology Fair for each grade level, on the following: 1.History of computers 2.Parts of the computer 3.Peripheral computer devices 4.Uses and limitations of computers 5.General uses of common computer applications software 6.New and emerging technologies 7.The Internet 8.Social implications of computers 9.General programming (Grades 9-12 only) 10. 50 multiple-choice vocabulary and concept-orient questions will come from information generally available in textbooks and reliable sources on the Internet. Computer magazines and television programs may have information regarding some of the implication of computers in today’s society. An oral exam may be used as tie-breaker. Individuals only. Category Descriptions cont.

17. The Notebook requirement, now called Project Submission Form, consists of 1 - 2 pages showing documentation of sources and copyright permissions plus general information about the creation of the project. Bibliography – If the project contains any material not written/created by the student, a bibliography must be included (including websites used, people that consulted with the student to provide guidance, etc) Copyright permissions –Any images, text or recordings not created by the student must have written permission from the owner of the work. Include a statement as to whether the images, text, or recordings are student-created or royalty–free. Work that is unique to the student or free in the public domain is acceptable but must be listed in the Bibliography. www.google.com is not a source. Students must document the actual website from which the information was retrieved.www.google.com Project Submission Form

18. Projects will be judged based on the following: Originality – Was the project original (not copied off the internet or created by parents), creative and imaginative? Clarity – Was the student’s explanation to the judge clear? (being nervous will not count against the student) Documentation – Did the student provide a notebook for the judge to see that followed the guidelines? Appropriateness – Did the student use the correct software for the project and category? Design – Did the project design fit with the purpose of the project? Technical Expertise – Did the project show an understanding of the software used? Judging

19. When the judges arrive to view the project, students have 10 minutes to do the following: Demonstrate the project Explain the steps taken to create the project Explain why they used the selected software program Explain the Bibliography and how it was created Answer judges’ questions Judging cont

20. Students will have access to a computer with the following: Windows XP Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Google SketchUp, MovieMaker Students who wish to bring a computer or laptop will be provided a table and electricity Projection devices are not allowed Students MUST indicate the software needed if it is not listed above. The software will be loaded prior to the Fair. Students are responsible for the security of any computer brought on the premises. Computers & Software at the Fair

21. January 10, 2010 Schools with more than six (6) entries in any one grade level division or category will need to hold a School-Based Technology Fair by January 10, 2010 Email Julie Christopher for recommendations for prizes, judges School Technology Fairs