Annual FCS Technology Competition
Please read and share information with students. Thanks!
DUE: TUESDAY 12-19-2017 by 3:30 PM
Please remind students to stop by the RHS Media Tech Center if they are interested in more information and guidelines to enter the 17th Annual FCS Technology Competition. They need to check with Coach S. @ the Media Tech Center on Thursday (12-14), Friday (12-15), Monday (12-18) or Tuesday (12-19).
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SUPER IMPORTANT: PLEASE remind students they do not need to have their projects finished completely in order to become a participant. The completed project must be ready for presentations on the day of the Annual FCS Technology Competition which will be Saturday, January 27, 2018.
When is the registration window?
Opens: January 10, 2018
Closes: January 12, 2018
Date / Location: Saturday, January 27, 2018 @ Westlake High School
Each school is allowed ONE project / per category / per grade grouping for ALL CATEGORIES, including Multimedia.
Please spend some time checking every item on the FCS Technology Competition web site.
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/Technology-Competition.aspx
Are there any changes from earlier competition guidelines?
There was a major change in the multimedia category about a year ago. In the past, multimedia projects were judged by single grade levels. For example, all 9th graders competed against only 9th graders. Due to changes in the GAETF policies, the multimedia category will be grouped similar to all categories. The grade bands will be 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
How many projects may a student enter?
What is considered a category?
The Technology Competition categories are descriptions of types of entries. The categories include Multimedia, Digital Video Editing, Animated Graphic Design, Non-Animated Graphic Design, Digital Photography, 3D Modeling, Web 2.0 Internet Applications, Non-Multimedia, Project Programming, Case Modification, and Robotics. Two additional categories, Hardware and Individual Programming Challenge, are available for students in grades 7-12 only.
How many projects may be entered from each school?
Only one entry per grade grouping in each category will be accepted from each school. This will enable us to utilize our judging times more effectively. For example, Robotics may enter one project per level category as explained above. Elementary may send one 3-4 Robotics project and one 5-6 Robotics project. Middle may send one 5-6 Robotics project and one 7-8 Robotics project. High may send one 9-10 Robotics project and one 11-12 Robotics project. This rule applies to ALL categories.
How many students may be on a team?
A team consists of two students only. These rules are consistent with the state tech fair rules.
What if team members are in different age groupings?
If the grade levels of team members fall in two different age groupings, the team must compete in the age grouping of the older student. These rules are consistent with the state tech fair rules.
Are both team members required to attend the competition?
Category: Student Programming Challenge
Tech Programming Challenge Participants
For grades 7 - 12 ONLY.
You must be checked in at the competition and be in the judging room by 9 AM.
You will be given your questions and time to work. Your appointment time is to discuss your work with the judges.
Students in this category who arrive after 9 AM will not be allowed to compete!
Web Site for Annual FCS Technology Competition and State Technology Competition
Please check the 17th Annual FCS Technology Competition web site for additional information.
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/Technology-Competition.aspx
IMPORTANT:
Students who achieve FIRST PLACE with the Annual FCS Technology Competition, will be allowed to enter the State of Georgia Technology Competition. Students must check with Coach S. @ the RHS Media Tech Center to be certain each student is registered BEFORE attending the Annual FCS Technology Competition.
State of Georgia Technology Competition web site:
https://www.gastc.org/category-information
Please see the photo below for our two RHS students who won FIRST PLACE in the FCS Technology Competition and went on to achieve the FIRST PLACE in the State of Georgia for their fabulous web site! CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing students!
Forms and Guidelines
Please check the Annual FCS Technology Competition web site for the forms and guidelines / listed below.
1. Category Table
2. Category Descriptions
3. Rubrics and Additional Resources
4. Judging
5. GASTC: Georgia Student Technology Competition
6. FAQs
Technology Competition Web Site for More Information
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/Technology-Competition.aspx