Judging

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? At the time of the judging, students will be required to: 1. Present the project notebook 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.
 * Judging **
 * Students should be prepared to explain and demonstrate the highlights of their project in no more than 15 minutes. **