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Dekalb County 2012 Technology Fair |
Categories There may be up to two people on a team for each project, but teams and individuals compete against each other within each grade level grouping. Students may only register to compete or display for more than one category, but may only register once for each category. For additional information about requirements, click here. There is a 15 minute time limit for presentation on all entries. Students must be registered by their current grade level, but their project may be placed in a higher grade classification if on a team with an older student. Students entering as a team must compete at the grade level of the higher grade of the two team members. Any student on a team, regardless of grade, may compete at a higher grade level but never at a lower grade level. |
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Web 2.0 Intranet/InternetProjects in this category have strength in their use on networks, either the World Wide Web or LANs (Local Area Networks). Examples of Internet application projects include web pages, web sites, chat rooms, interactive games, bulletin boards, podcasts and blogs. Internet access will be available at the fair, however participants are asked to bring their web files (preferably with the links captured one level deep) in case the Internet is not operational. No tri-board displays allowed. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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Non-MultimediaEntries can be developed from various non-multimedia application programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases or any other non-multimedia software. This category includes, but is not limited to, desktop publishing projects. Hard copies of projects may be displayed at original size to show the judges, but no large displays are allowed, including tri-board displays. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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MultimediaMultimedia projects are defined as computer-based reports or creative presentations using any combination of sound and/or images with text. Possible software used for projects in this category include but are not limited to: Power Point, KidPix, AppleWorks, Astound, Storybook Weaver and HyperStudio. If appropriate to the project, a storyboard may be displayed to show sequencing of project creation. Videos do not go in this category. Any hyperlinks need to be captured one level deep since Internet access will not be available. NO tri-boards are allowed. Grade levels for this category are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The computer is required to display the project. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. This is not the category for Videos.
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Project ProgrammingProjects in this category are self-executing programs created using recognizable programming languages such as BASIC, C++, Pascal, LOGO, etc. All parts of the program must be the author’s own design. Programs must be identifiable in one of the three following categories:
You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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Animated Graphic DesignThis category is defined as an original design with the primary purpose for allowing for the motion of objects. Software may include, but not be limited to, Flash, KidPix, etc. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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Non-animated Graphic DesignThis category is defined as any computer created original art project. This category does not include photography or 3D design projects (see below). Software may include, but not be limited to, Paint, KidPix, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, or Free Hand. The project must be displayed on a computer in the program in which in was created. A hard copy of the finished project may be displayed. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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Digital Video EditingThis category is defined as any video project that has been edited on a computer with digital video editing software such as iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle, or other software and exported into a digital video format, such as Quicktime, AVI, MPEG, WMV9, or others. The project must be displayed for viewing on a computer. A project may have a single member or a two person team, but teams and individuals will compete against each other within grade groupings.
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Hardware (7th grade and above only)This category is for student-built computers. Parts do not have to be new, but the operating components of the computer should be essentially built or put together by the student. The case modification category is for modifications to the non-electronic parts (the case or enclosure). For any component such as a floppy drive or CDRom, the student should be able to demonstrate that the system recognizes it and can access it. There should be a purpose for building the computer and the components should match that purpose. (Ex: An appropriate video card that would support video editing or gaming). You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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RoboticsProjects 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.
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Digital PhotographyThis category is defined as any computer created original project using photographs. Software may include, but not be limited to, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Microsoft Photo Editor. The project must be displayed on a computer in the program in which it was created. A hard copy of the finished project may be displayed. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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Case ModificationA student may decorate, paint, add lights or moving parts to any working computer. Use your imagination and fancy up those computers for a fun event! This is an individual event.
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3-D ModelingThis category is defined as any original artwork that had been created and can be modeled in three dimensions. Software may include, but not be limited to, Maya, AutoCad, Sketch Up, GollyGee Blocks, and Light Wave. You may have up to 2 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
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