Eastern fair - TBA - as of 1/31/12
Central fair - April 10, 2012
Western Fair - April 12, 2012
ITEC sponsors three regional student technology fairs each spring. The technology fairs offer K-12 students an opportunity to showcase technology-based projects created as part of their instructional curriculum in their schools.
Almost 300 projects will be presented statewide. The projects span seven different categories including multimedia, web presence, programming, video/linear presentation, graphics/publishing, 3-D rendering/non-linear animation, music/sound design, mobile apps*, and innovative technology* (*new for 2012).
Each project is reviewed by local judges and those students receiving purple ribbon awards are invited to showcase their project at the ITEC conference in October.
**Registration fee is $5 per participant
*New for 2012*
* Sponsors may choose to attend the fair that is the most convenient for your school
Due to space limitations, the Central Fair limits the number of projects to 250. Projects will be accepted in the order in which they are received via online registration. Please fill out the registration form PER PROJECT.
* Two new categories have been added
* The western fair has a new location
Online Registration will be open SOON.
Eastern Region
TBA - as of 1/31/12 at the University of Northern Iowa Commons
Registration deadline is Friday, March 9th at 11:59 p.m.
Central Region
April 10, 2012 at the Ballroom and Great Hall at Iowa State University
Registration deadline is Friday, March 9th at 11:59 p.m.
Due to space limitations, the Central Fair limits the number of projects to 250. Projects will be accepted in the order in which they are received via online registration. Please fill out the registration form PER PROJECT.
Western Region
April 12, 2012 at Central Baptist Church, 4001 Indian Hills Dr., Sioux City, iA
Registration deadline is Friday, March 9th at 11:59 p.m.
Please submit payment of $5 per participant with a check or PO via mail or fax:
ITEC
Jeff Sypersma
2727 S Lyons Street
Sioux City, IA 51106
FAX: 712-222-6069
Twitter hashtag: #ITECtechfair
Be a judge! Learn what the Tech Fair is all about!
Judging is a great way to 'preview' the fair to see if it's something you would like your students to participate in. No experience necessary! To be a volunteer judge, please click on the page (above) for the region where you would like to judge and contact one of the people listed.
Wondering what the buzz is about Tech Fair? Want to know what to expect as a judge or student sponsor?
These videos were created to help you understand what happens at the Tech Fair. These videos are also posted on the ITEC channel on YouTube.
The Student Perspective of the Tech Fair
Making a Tech Fair Project - A Student's Perspective
Being a Tech Fair Judge
Being a Student Sponsor
Descriptions of Entry Categories:
1. Multimedia
An entry in this category is a product that uses sound, video, animation and other media. A multimedia project should include aspects of interactivity, user control, and non-linear construction. Storyboard required. Multimedia Judges' Rubric
2. Web Presence
An entry in this category could be a web page, push/pull subscription formats (wikis, blogs, podcasts, enhanced podcasts, etc.), WebQuests or a combination. Project should run from a computer provided by the entrant the day of the Tech Fair. Pre-planning documentation materials and flow chart or storyboard are required. Web Presence Judges' Rubric
3. Programming
An entry in this category may be created using an authoring program or program environment. Entries may include, but are not limited to, robotics, macros, compiled applications, etc. Pre-planning documentation and flow chart is required. Programming Judges' Rubric
(Storyboarding information)
4. Video or Linear Presentation (includes animation)
An entry in this category is a non-interactive presentation that runs without operator assistance. Creation and presentation may be by computer or videotape. The presentation should tell a complete story in less than eight minutes. Evaluation of projects in this category will consider writing and exposition as well as technical expertise. Storyboard required. Video/Linear Presentation Judges' Rubric
5. Graphics/Publishing
An entry could be a printed or electronic product created using a desktop publishing or computer graphics software package. Entries could include publications such as flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters, or graphics such as logos, illustrations, or T-shirt designs. Publication software packages used may include Microsoft Word, PageMaker, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, AppleWorks, Microsoft Works, Paint Shop Pro, or QuarkXPress; graphics software used could include Ray Dream, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Enhance, Kid Pix or Photshop Elements. Include any materials that help explain the design process. Graphics/Desktop Publishing Judges' Rubric
6. 3-D Rendering/Non-linear Animation
An entry in this category is a printed, rendered, or animated product created with software including (but not limited to) CAD software, VectorWorks, Ray Dream Designer, Ray Dream Studio, Google SketchUp, or any other non-linear animation software. Entries could include architectural or mechanical designs or 3-D Worlds which include rendered architectural, mechanical and environmental objects. Printed projects or projects displayed by video or computer output should be accompanied by materials which explain how the software was used to produce the intended result and help viewers understand the design process that was used. 3-D Rendering/Non-linear Animation Judges' Rubric
7. Music and Sound Design
An entry in this category will be an original digitally created aural or sound project. Examples include an original song, a sound story, sound track for a movie, a 60-second radio commercial or other similar product. Demonstration and presentation will be done via headphones. A script or flowchart of the process including the development tools used is required. Music / Sound Judges' Rubric
