The University of South Alabama School of Computing and the South Alabama Regional Inservice Center have partnered with the MCPSS to host the annual ACTE Region 7 Tech Fair. It will be on Friday, January 31, 2025, in the Student Center on the University of South Alabama campus. There are 15 categories from various tech areas, including animation, audio production, computing programming, digital art, digital photography, digital games, graphic design, hardware modification, mobile apps, multimedia, multi-dimensional design, productivity designs, video production, and web design A list and description of the categories can be found here - Tech Fair Category Descriptions.
We are looking for volunteers to be judges. A background in technology is not necessary, only the willingness to work with students!
The fair is divided into 5 levels of competitors:
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
The judging will be from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., but some of the judging could end earlier, depending on the category.
Please contact Stephanie Gillis at sgillis@southalabama.edu or 251-460-7299 with any questions.