Frequently Asked Questions
Details:
Projects for each category must be unique and cannot be entered in more than one category. Students may participate in one category as an individual, and one category as part of a team, excluding the Technology Literacy Challenge.
Projects are to be designed and created by students. Some adult guidance is allowed, but it must be clear that all work entered by students was done by the students.
All categories are open to team competition unless it is specifically stated the category is for individuals. Teams are restricted to a maximum of 2 participants.
Students MUST attend and present the project on the day of the Fair. Teams must have both students in attendance. Students unable to present their projects, even due to illness, may NOT use "proxies" unless they are part of the original, registered team representing a 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 – The Student Technology Fair committee supports ethical behavior and respect for the work of others. Any images, text or recordings not created by the student must have written permission from the owner of the work. Work that is unique to the student or free in the public domain is acceptable but must be listed in the Bibliography. If you use Creative Commons or are claiming fair use, that must also be noted.
Computers and Software:
Students will NOT have access to computers at the fair. You are required to bring your own laptop/desktop.
Students will be provided a table and electricity.
Projection devices are not allowed.
Students are responsible for the security of all computer brought on the premises.
Project Judging:
When the judge arrives to view the project, students have 15 minutes to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the project
2. Explain the steps taken to create the project
3. Explain why they used the selected software program
4. Answer judges’ questions
Projects will be judged based on the following:
1. Originality – Was the project original (not copied off the Internet or created by parents), creative and imaginative?
2. Clarity – Was the student’s explanation to the judge clear? (being nervous will not count against the student)
3. Appropriateness – Did the student use the correct software for the project and category?
5. Design – did the project design fit with the purpose of the project?
6. Technical Expertise – did the project show an understanding of the software used?
TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS will compete against each other in all categories except multimedia applications and case modification.
All projects must comply with the Acceptable Computer Use Policy (ACUP). Judges have the right to disqualify any project that does not follow the ACUP or which is inappropriate. If you have questions about the Acceptable Computer Use Policy, please see a tech fair official.
Projects for each category must be unique and cannot be entered in more than one category. Students may participate in one category as an individual, and one category as part of a team, excluding the Technology Literacy Challenge.
Projects are to be designed and created by students. Some adult guidance is allowed, but it must be clear that all work entered by students was done by the students.
All categories are open to team competition unless it is specifically stated the category is for individuals. Teams are restricted to a maximum of 2 participants.
Students MUST attend and present the project on the day of the Fair. Teams must have both students in attendance. Students unable to present their projects, even due to illness, may NOT use "proxies" unless they are part of the original, registered team representing a 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 – The Student Technology Fair committee supports ethical behavior and respect for the work of others. Any images, text or recordings not created by the student must have written permission from the owner of the work. Work that is unique to the student or free in the public domain is acceptable but must be listed in the Bibliography. If you use Creative Commons or are claiming fair use, that must also be noted.
Computers and Software:
Students will NOT have access to computers at the fair. You are required to bring your own laptop/desktop.
Students will be provided a table and electricity.
Projection devices are not allowed.
Students are responsible for the security of all computer brought on the premises.
Project Judging:
When the judge arrives to view the project, students have 15 minutes to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the project
2. Explain the steps taken to create the project
3. Explain why they used the selected software program
4. Answer judges’ questions
Projects will be judged based on the following:
1. Originality – Was the project original (not copied off the Internet or created by parents), creative and imaginative?
2. Clarity – Was the student’s explanation to the judge clear? (being nervous will not count against the student)
3. Appropriateness – Did the student use the correct software for the project and category?
5. Design – did the project design fit with the purpose of the project?
6. Technical Expertise – did the project show an understanding of the software used?
TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS will compete against each other in all categories except multimedia applications and case modification.
All projects must comply with the Acceptable Computer Use Policy (ACUP). Judges have the right to disqualify any project that does not follow the ACUP or which is inappropriate. If you have questions about the Acceptable Computer Use Policy, please see a tech fair official.
