Page last updated 3/16/20
update: the state competition has been canceled due to coronavirus. see state website for full details.
The Competition:
Students in grades 3-12 are invited to compete in the following levels and categories.
Levels:
Level 1 - Grades 3-4
Level 2 - Grades 5-6
Level 3 - Grades 7-8
Level 4 - Grades 9-10
Level 5 - Grades 11-12
Levels:
Level 1 - Grades 3-4
Level 2 - Grades 5-6
Level 3 - Grades 7-8
Level 4 - Grades 9-10
Level 5 - Grades 11-12
Categories:
Students can either enter as an INDIVIDUAL or as a GROUP. Groups can have 2 team members, except for the Team Programming Challenge.
Animation
Audio
Computer Project Programming
Digital Art
Digital Game Design
Hardware Modification
Multimedia Applications
Multi-Dimensional Design (3D Modeling)
Productivity Design
Robotics
Technology Information Literacy Test
Team Computer Programming Challenge- Level III, IV, and V only (can have up to 4 group members for this category)
Video Production
Website Design (Internet-based or Manual coding)
(Please note: as of 12/4/19, the state has discontinued the category of Internet Applications.)
DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES:
For a description of all categories, including the rubrics, please visit:
https://www.alabamaconsortiumfortechnologyineducation.org/categories
RUBRICS:
Visit https://www.alabamaconsortiumfortechnologyineducation.org/categories for the rubrics. Note that rubrics have been changed since last year so do not use old ones.
Special rubrics for each category will be used. However, all judges will consider the following items in determining the rating for an entry:
1. Present the project portfolio to the judge.
2. Use the program or applications software to demonstrate a previously prepared file.
3. Demonstrate their understanding of the software as it relates to the project.
4. Explain the various aspects of the creation of the project.
5. Move through the program demonstrating the project.
6. Defend their choice of software for the project.
7. Answer judges’ questions about the project.
Students should be prepared to explain and demonstrate the highlights of their project in no more than 10-15 minutes.
Animation
Audio
Computer Project Programming
Digital Art
Digital Game Design
Hardware Modification
Multimedia Applications
Multi-Dimensional Design (3D Modeling)
Productivity Design
Robotics
Technology Information Literacy Test
Team Computer Programming Challenge- Level III, IV, and V only (can have up to 4 group members for this category)
Video Production
Website Design (Internet-based or Manual coding)
(Please note: as of 12/4/19, the state has discontinued the category of Internet Applications.)
DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES:
For a description of all categories, including the rubrics, please visit:
https://www.alabamaconsortiumfortechnologyineducation.org/categories
RUBRICS:
Visit https://www.alabamaconsortiumfortechnologyineducation.org/categories for the rubrics. Note that rubrics have been changed since last year so do not use old ones.
Special rubrics for each category will be used. However, all judges will consider the following items in determining the rating for an entry:
- Was the technology used appropriately?
- Did the student(s) demonstrate knowledge of the technology as it relates to the project appropriate for the grade level of the student(s)?
- Is the entry original, creative, and imaginative in subject and implementation?
- Overall value and purpose of the project. More points will be given for those projects that demonstrate an academic or business purpose. Projects which have been created for a class assignment should be identified as such.
- Complexity of the project with respect to the technology used and the grade level of the student(s).
- Clarity of the presentation.
- Did the student understand and pay attention to the use of copyrighted material? Did the student document the source material properly?
1. Present the project portfolio to the judge.
2. Use the program or applications software to demonstrate a previously prepared file.
3. Demonstrate their understanding of the software as it relates to the project.
4. Explain the various aspects of the creation of the project.
5. Move through the program demonstrating the project.
6. Defend their choice of software for the project.
7. Answer judges’ questions about the project.
Students should be prepared to explain and demonstrate the highlights of their project in no more than 10-15 minutes.
Advancing to the state competition:
Since the regional fairs have a large degree of independence, competition at the state level has additional rules and restrictions, as well as a separate registration process and fee. For more information, see the State Fair website: http://actefair.webs.com/
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