Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Regional Competition Information
When and Where
- Date:
March 16, 2010
- Location:
Carnegie Science Center
- Time:
8:30am-1:00pm
Schedule of Events:
|
8:30-9:00am |
Computer
Setup |
|
9:00am-9:30am |
Student
Welcome |
|
9:00am-11:00am |
Judging |
|
11:00am-11:30am |
Peer
viewing of projects |
|
11:30am-12:00pm |
Lunch |
|
12:00pm-12:30pm |
Awards
Ceremony |
|
12:30pm-1:00pm |
Pack
up and dismiss |
Specific Regional Rules
- 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. If you are not able to bring a laptop, you will need to have
your project at the IU one week prior to the competition date. You may
also have to supply the IU with a copy of the software you used to create
the project if we do not have that software already available.
- 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.
Narrative Description/Project Summary
Each student must submit a narrative description/project summary with each entry into the 2010 Computer Fair. The PA Computer Fair Participation Packet includes the document with instructions on what information to include. 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. Pease 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's feel the judges should be aware of while evaluating the project.
Copyright Requirements
The PA Computer Fair Participation Packet includes a participation agreement that must be signed by all participating students on a project and their teacher sponsor. Part of the agreement outlines copyright expectations, as well as other project requirements.
Judging Criteria
- Preliminary
judging: a minimum of two judges will view the project to determine a
group of finalists.
- Final
judging: All judges will 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.
Directions
Click here
for directions to Carnegie Science Center.
For More Information
Amy Cribbs
475 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
412.394.4193 or via e-mail at amy.cribbs@aiu3.net