Schuylkill County Regional Competition
Regional Competition Information
When and Where
- Date: March 17, 2008 Snow Date: March 28, 2008
- Location: Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit
- Time: 7:15 AM - 1:15 PM
If any of the participating districts are on a delayed start or closed on the day of the Fair, the event will be held on the snow date.
Schuykill County Computer Fair Website:
For up to date information about the Regional Computer Fair please visit the Computer Fair page on the IU29 website.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
- 7:15 – 9:10 Registration and Project Setup
- 9:15 – 9:25 Opening Ceremony
- 9:30 Judging Begins
- 9:30 – 10:30 Group Workshop
- 10:35 – 11:40 Breakout Sessions
- 11:40 – 12:10 Lunch Provided
- 12-15 – 12:45 Breakout Sessions
- 12:50 – 1:15 Awards
- 1:15 Project Teardown
Specific Regional Rules
- Entries will be limited to two projects per category per high 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.
- All hardware and software must be provided by the student or school district.
- 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 2008 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's feel the judges should be aware of while evaluating the project.
Awards
- First, second and third place winners will receive individual plaques.
- All participants will receive a participation award.
- All first place winners will advance to the State Competition.
Copyright Sign-off Form
A copyright sign-off form must accompany each entry into the 2008 Computer Fair. The form must be signed by all students of the project team as well as the sponsor.
Other Important Dates
- February 29, 2008 - All registrations due for the regional fair at www.pacomputerfair.org
- April 14, 2008 - Deadline for Regional first place winners to enter the state fair.
- State Computer Fair - May 20, 2008 - Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA 17013
Judging Criteria
- We will follow the Rules and Scoring Guides (rubrics) posted on the Rules and Categories pages in this website.
- Be sure to follow instructions on the Rules and Categories page - especially the "A project WILL NOT be judged if any of the following occur" section.
Directions
Click here for driving directions to Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29
- It is recommended that participants arrive before 7:50 A.M. or after 8:15 A.M. to avoid normal congestion at the Center Exceptional Children. We plan on having all participants back on the road again before Center transportation vehicles line up at 2:00 P.M.
- Each group is responsible for unloading and loading their own equipment. Equipment carts will be available on a first come first serve basis in the morning and afternoon. Projects will be displayed on assigned tables in the gymnasium with access to electrical power.
For More Information
Contact the Technology Help Desk 570-544-9131 ext 1840