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Categories:
Assistive Technology – There is not an individual category for assistive technology. Assistive technology will be an integrated option for each category as there are assistive technologies and software utilized throughout the district for all learning.
If an entry is submitted using assistive technology, please make a notation on the submission form that assistive technology is included in this entry. |
Description of Categories
Animated Graphic Design / 3-D Modeling:
This category is defined as an original design with the primary purpose for allowing for the motion of objects or modeling objects in three dimensions. Software may include, but not be limited to, Scratch, Flash, KidPix, etc.
Multimedia / Video Editing:
Multimedia projects are defined as computer-based reports or creative presentations using any combination of sound and/or images with text including digital imaging and video editing. Possible software used for projects in this category includes but are not limited to: PowerPoint, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Pinniacle,VoiceThread, PhotoStory3, GarageBand.
Programming:
Projects in this category are self-executing programs created using recognizable programming languages such as BASIC, C++, Pascal, LOGO, etc. All parts of the program must be the author’s own design.
Robotics:
Projects may be constructed from kits or published schematic drawings, modified from other devices to create new applications, or constructed from the student’s own concepts and designs. The projects must have some obvious relationship to the computer and controlled through student created programming. All entries must be a working and functional piece of electronics. Examples of commercially available kits are robotic "arms" or robot movers, Lego and K'Nex-style building kits, Capsella, and Technics style robotics kits.
Graphic Design:
Any compute-created original art project
Digital Photography:
Any computer-created original project using photographs. Software may include, but not limited to, Photoshop, iPhoto, and Microsoft Photo Editor.
Creative Projects/Other:
Projects may include, but not be limited to: Podcasts, Wikis, projects in Google Earth, Google Maps, Avatars, using web 2.0 tools to improve instruction, developing iPhone/Pod apps.
Teacher Category:
Using technology to improve instruction. Projects may include, but not limited to:Creative use of Interactive white boards (SmartBoards, Promethean, etc), gadgets, digital storytelling, and use of web 2.0 tool (wikis, blogs) eClassroom, web page, iPods: How technology is used in your classroom to enhance instruction and motivate students.
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