Purpose

 

The IU26 Regional High School Computer Fair is an annual event that highlights Philadelphia high school students' application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process.

Eligibility

 

Participation is open to any student enrolled:

• In grades 9 - 12
• In a public or private high school
• In a state-approved home-school program
• Within the geographic boundaries served by a sponsoring intermediate unit

Where and When

• Date: Friday, March 30, 2012
• Location: The Education Center, 440 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Parking Info)
• Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Other Important Dates

• Thursday, January 12, 2012 (3:30 PM) Webinar
  • Listen to Recorded Webinar here: High School Computer Fair - 2012.
• Friday, March 9, 2012 - Registration closed at 4:00 PM
• Friday, March 30, 2012 - Regional competition at the Education Center, 440 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• PAIU Competition - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - PA State High School Computer Fair @ Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA

Copyright Requirements

 

The Regional PAIU 26 Computer Fair, although educational, removes the student work from the classroom and therefore requires the student to get permission from the owner to use any copyrighted music, video, graphics etc. Fair use does NOT apply. Remember to credit music or items that were created by yourself or friends as well.

• See Suggested Sites to Search for Media

Display boards or other items that are included with but not part of the project may not contain copyrighted material. Display boards are not judged for appearance, however, they will be inspected and can cause the project to be disqualified if copyrighted material is found.

Forms

 

Please download and review ALL fair forms. 

• High School Regional Fair Forms
• High School 1st Place Winner Forms 

Note: The Participation Packet MUST accompany every project.

Hardware/Software

• Hardware and software requirements for the regional competitions will be determined by the individual intermediate units.
• No live Internet connections will be available at the state competition - beware!
• Each project must have its own computer, if one is required for that category. No projects will share a single computer at the state competition.
• Each project may bring only one computer.
• The logo and graphic design categories will not be allowed to bring a computer or have access to electric at the fair. Students must use a computer to develop their project, but only the end product and a descriptive narrative of the project development will be displayed.
• 3D graphics must be in print form to be eligible.
• Digital movie projects may bring a single computer and monitor.
• Displays and monitors must not exceed 24 inches.
• Space will be assigned and limited to 3 square feet per project.
• All projects must be new or significantly changed over previous year entries. The narrative description must describe the enhancements to a project that was previously entered.
• Narrative descriptions are required for all projects in all categories. They must be detailed to provide judges with information to fairly judge the project.

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 may not have a direct association with the participants.
• Judges' decisions are final.

Categories UPDATED!

• Animation
• Computer Fair Logo
• Digital Movie
• Graphic Design
• Programming
• Web Page Design

Registration

• All participants must register online at: http://tinyurl.com/3q5yaxz
• Schools may submit only one project, per category, for a school total of six (6) projects.
• Students may participate individually or as a group of three, however a group spokesperson will be designated on the registration form.
• A student may submit ONE individual project and ONE group project.
• A school team may only submit a TOTAL OF ONE project.
• Groups will be limited to three students.
• A faculty advisor/sponsor must be identified. The faculty advisor/sponsor will be responsible for accompanying students during the regional and state competitions.
• All communication will be provided through the faculty advisor/sponsor.
• Each student winning their regional competition is invited to represent their school and project at the state competition in Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA - Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Schedule of Events

Awards

• First, second and third place winners will receive individual medals.
• All participants will receive a participation award.
• All first place winners will advance to the PAIU Competition.

 

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