Video by Ellen Stuckey
Although we were initially hoping to be able to host the GCSD Tech Fair in a similar fashion to the nine previous years, we have determined that like all other events, this too must change.
We are proud to announce that the GCSD Tech Fair will still be held in 2021. This year’s tech fair will be a voluntary showcase and not a voluntary competition.
Based on recommendations from school stakeholders throughout our district, we will open the Tech Fair to any student or staff member in GCSD who is interested in showcasing their learning. Students, teachers, or administrators who would like to share something they have worked on will submit their entry. Unlike other years there will be no judging of any of the projects.
Each of these entries will be displayed on a platform created specifically for this Tech Fair. It is evident throughout our district that there have been many different ways our students and teachers have creatively engaged in learning outside of a traditional setting. We envision this platform will organize projects separately for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
GENERAL TIMELINE
(Subject to Change)
FEBRUARY
The consensus agreement at both the Elementary and the Middle/High Tech Fair Contacts was to hold a "Virtual" Tech Fair, with some type of platform to which projects from schools can be sent in as a “showcase” and not in a competitive format.
MARCH
Week 1: An initial Google Form for those interested in sending in a showcase project.
· a template/script of what information should be used by participants to introduce their project
· projects should be submitted by one of the following:
a Video
a Google Slide
a Book Creator e-book
Week 1: Projects submitted
Week 2: Spring Break
Week 3: Projects organized and posted
Certificates prepared
Week 4: Project viewing platform shared with the schools and general public
We are proud to announce that the GCSD Tech Fair will still be held in 2021. This year’s tech fair will be a voluntary showcase and not a voluntary competition.
Based on recommendations from school stakeholders throughout our district, we will open the Tech Fair to any student or staff member in GCSD who is interested in showcasing their learning. Students, teachers, or administrators who would like to share something they have worked on will submit their entry. Unlike other years there will be no judging of any of the projects.
Each of these entries will be displayed on a platform created specifically for this Tech Fair. It is evident throughout our district that there have been many different ways our students and teachers have creatively engaged in learning outside of a traditional setting. We envision this platform will organize projects separately for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
GENERAL TIMELINE
(Subject to Change)
FEBRUARY
The consensus agreement at both the Elementary and the Middle/High Tech Fair Contacts was to hold a "Virtual" Tech Fair, with some type of platform to which projects from schools can be sent in as a “showcase” and not in a competitive format.
MARCH
Week 1: An initial Google Form for those interested in sending in a showcase project.
· a template/script of what information should be used by participants to introduce their project
· projects should be submitted by one of the following:
a Video
a Google Slide
a Book Creator e-book
- FINAL SUBMISSION FORM DUE – Friday, March 26, 2021
- PROJECTS CAN BE SUBMITTED: Monday March 29 - Thursday, April 1, 2021 (by 12:00 NOON)
Week 1: Projects submitted
Week 2: Spring Break
Week 3: Projects organized and posted
Certificates prepared
Week 4: Project viewing platform shared with the schools and general public
- VIRTUAL TECH FAIR 2021