Intermediate Unit One

Regional Competition Information

When and Where

• Date: May 3, 2010
• Location: Intermediate Unit One, Coal Center, PA
• Time: 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Schedule of Events:

• 8:45 - 9:30 AM Computer Setup
• 9:30 AM Student Welcome in 119B/Judging Begins
• 9:30 AM Student Sharing of MS Projects
• 10:45 AM Student Sharing of HS Projects
• 12 Noon - 12:30 PM Lunch
• 12:30 - 1 PM Awards
• 1 - 1:15 PM Tear Down and Depart

Specific Regional Rules

• Entries will be limited to two projects per category per school.
• Students may work individually or in groups but each group must designate a captain as spokesperson for the project. Groups will be limited to three students.
• No live internet connections will be available at the regional level or state level.
• It is highly recommended that each school bring a laptop with the student projects already loaded. This will prevent configuration and compatibility problems.
• All entries must designate a faculty member or sponsor. All communication will go through that person. The faculty member or sponsor must accompany students to the regional and state competitions. All entries must register online and be submitted by the faculty member.
• There will be no entrance fee charged to either the school district or student to participate.

Project Summary

Each student must submit a project summary with each entry into the 2010 Computer Fair. The summary will be the student's opportunity to provide judges with any background information they wish the judges to be aware of during the judging process. The summary will be placed with each project for the judges to read as they evaluate the student's entry. This summary should not be more than one page and must include the following items:

• The project's objectives, vision and/or overall purpose.
• A list of the software applications used to create the project.  List any additional equipment (scanners, digital camera, etc.) used in the creation of your project.
• List the approximate time spent creating the project and name all contributors to the project.
• If design elements/graphics are included, please describe where the elements originated.  Please include citations of all design elements that are not original.
• A brief description of the process used to create the project.
• Any additional information the student feels the judges should be aware of while evaluating the project.

Awards

• First, second and third place winners will receive individual certificates.
• All participates will receive a partipation award.
• All first place winners will advance to the State Competition.  

Copyright Sign-off Form

A PA Computer Fair Participation Packet must accompany each entry into the 2010 Computer Fair. The form must be signed by all students of the project team as well as the sponsor.   Part of the agreement outlines copyright expectations, as well as other project requirements.

Other Important Dates

• April 27, 2010 - All registrations due for the regional fair
• May 3, 2010 - Regional competition at IU1.

Judging Criteria

• Preliminary judging: a minimum of two judges will view the project to determine finalists.
• Final judging: All judges may view each of the finalists projects and may require the students to answer questions.
• All judging rubrics are posted on this website.
• Judges' decisions are final.

For More Information

Kristin Van Strien
One Intermediate Unit Drive
Coal Center, PA  15423
724-938-3241 x244 or via e-mail at kpvs@iu1.k12.pa.us

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