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Categories:
Assistive Technology – There is not an individual category for assistive technology. Assistive technology will be an integrated option for each category as there are assistive technologies and software utilized throughout the district for all learning.
If an entry is submitted using assistive technology, please make a notation on the submission form that assistive technology is included in this entry. |
Description of Categories Digital Imaging - Video Editing:
This 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. Extra points will be awarded if the final product is exported into a digital video format, such as QuickTime, AVI, MPEG, or others. The project must be displayed for viewing on a computer. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
Graphic Design:
There are several sub categories for Graphic Design: Animated Graphic Design, Non-Animated Graphic Design, Digital Photography, and 3-D Modeling.
This 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, Scratch, Flash, KidPix, etc. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
Non-Animated Graphic Design:
This category is defined as any computer created original art project. This category does not include photography or 3D design projects. Software may include, but not be limited to, Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Free Hand. The project may be displayed on the computer in the program in which it was created. A hard copy of the finished project may be displayed. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
Digital Photography:
This category is defined as any computer created original project using photographs. Software may include, but not be limited to, Photoshop, Microsoft Photo Editor. The project must be displayed on the computer in the program in which it was created. A hard copy of the finished project may be displayed. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
3-D Modeling:
This 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, AutoCad, Sketch Up, and Light Wave. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries. Multimedia Applications:
Multimedia 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 includes but are not limited to: PowerPoint, iMovie, VoiceThread, PhotoStory3, GarageBand. If appropriate to the project, a storyboard may be included in the students’ notebooks 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. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
Grade levels for this category are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Your computer is required to display your project.
Non-Multimedia Applications:
Entries 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. No tri-board displays. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries.
Project Programming:
Projects 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: Computer-aided instruction or educational/learning games, Business or commercial applications, personal applications that, with minor alterations, could be marketed for larger commercial audiences. You may have up to 4 people on a team but teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping. There will be a 15 minute time limit on all entries. Robotics:
Projects 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 and designs. The projects must have some obvious relationship to the computer and controlled through student created programming. All entries must be a working and functional piece of electronics. Examples of commercially available kits are robotic "arms" or robot movers, Lego and K'Nex-style building kits, Capsella, and Technics style robotics kits. Creative Projects/Other:
Projects may include, but not be limited to: Podcasts, Wikis, projects in Google Earth, Google Maps, Avatars, using web 2.0 tools to improve instruction, developing iPhone/Pod apps,
Teacher Category:
Using technology to improve instruction. Projects may include, but not limited to: Creative use of Interactive white boards (SmartBoards, Promethean, etc), gadgets, digital storytelling, and use of web 2.0 tool (wikis, blogs) eClassroom, web page, iPods: anything you are doing in the classroom that involves the use of technology.
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