Official Guidelines

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Table of Contents

General Guidelines

Programme

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Elementary PowerPoint ………..……………………… 8

Elementary Excel ……………………………………………. 10

Elementary Basic Web Design ………………………… 12

Elementary ICT Quiz Bee………………..………………. 15

HS Applications Programming using VB/JAVA/C#… 17

HS Advanced Web Page Design ………………………… 20

HS Brochure Design using Photoshop…………….. 23

HS CSS Competition ………………………………………. 24

HS Movie Animation using Adobe Flash………….. 26

High School ICT Quiz Bee………………………………… 28

Digital Photography (Open Level)…………………… 30

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G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S THEME: Empowered By Innovation through ICT

CAL is committed to revolutionizing education. In keeping

with this promise, we continue to promote and support ICT in

the lives of our youth through the CAL Battle of ICT Wizards.

The theme for 2015 is “Empowered by Innovation through

ICT.” This year, CAL engages and updates our youth on the

many changes in ICT to align them with global trends in the

industry.

CATEGORIES:

Elementary

1. Elementary PowerPoint – Using Microsoft PowerPoint, the student is expected to create a presentation to show the story of Three Little Pigs. Contestants must show their skills in proper use of animations and transitions to effectively tell a story using a PowerPoint presentation.

2. Elementary Excel – Using Microsoft Excel, the student is expected to create an Excel spreadsheet for grade computation of 34 students from a class. In this activity, each participant must be able to provide proper Excel formulas needed in grade calculations.

3. Elementary Web Design – Each contestant will produce a functional company website for CAL (Computer Assisted Learning) that showcases all the products and services of the company. Contestants should also consider how to promote the site globally in accordance with the correct standards used worldwide.

4. Elementary ICT Quiz Bee – To test the comprehensive knowledge of elementary students in ICT concepts.

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High School

5. HS Applications Programming – Contestants will act as a programmers and they are to develop a simple Employee Salary Calculator. They may choose from 3 different programming languages listed in the Application Programming general specifications.

6. HS Advanced Web Design – The contestant is required to develop a simple company website for a computer retailing center that provides different computer hardware, storage devices and peripherals. They must produce a website that will show all the products and services of the company.

7. HS Brochure Design using Adobe Photoshop – Using Adobe Photoshop, the students are required to create a real brochure for a new kidzone storefront that will emphasis empowering innovation through the use of new technology through ICT.

8. HS CSS Competition – Students are required to assemble the components of one (1) dismantled PC unit. In the Finals, they will also be required to prepare a 1-meter peer-to-peer network cable and use this cable to network 2 computers.

9. HS Movie Animation using Adobe Flash – The student is expected to create a “DoItInTen” 10 Seconds competition wherein they need to produce a presentation with all animation and techniques that they learned in Adobe Flash.

10. HS ICT Quiz Bee – Tests the comprehensive knowledge of secondary students in ICT concepts.

Open Level

11. Digital Photography – to test the capability of both elementary and high school students on how to produce great photos using an SLR camera.

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PROCEDURES

1. The CAL 2015 Battle of the ICT Wizards is a nationwide contest that is open to all public & private elementary and high school students.

2. Participants for each category are selected/nominated by the school: a. One (1) participant for each skill related category,

including ICT Quiz Bee. 3. The school must accomplish the prescribed registration

form. The form may be submitted in 3 ways: a. Scan the forms and email to inquiry@caleduc.com; b. Fax the forms to 02-661-46-28; or c. Submit to a CAL representative visiting the area.

4. Students who are dependents of CAL employees, its subsidiaries, promo agencies, third party suppliers and relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity are disqualified from joining the contest. CAL will provide all necessary files for the contest (references/photos, and other information) to be used for the competition.

5. Bags, books, pens, notepads and gadgets such as mobile phones should not be brought inside the contest room.

6. Contestants are prohibited from using the Internet to download additional information during the contest proper.

7. Teams must be at the contest venue 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Tardiness and absence are considered grounds for disqualification.

8. In case of discrepancies, all appeals must be in written form and submitted to the category head. Afterwards, the category head will conduct the necessary investigation and will make the appropriate decision. The decision of the category head is final and irrevocable. No appeal will be entertained an hour after the said category.

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TIES City Eliminations:

1. The three (3) highest scoring contestants from each leg of the provincial eliminations shall proceed to compete at the National Finals.

2. In the event of a tie in either the 1st and 2nd place, both players will advance to the finals.

National Finals:

The three (3) highest scoring contestants from each category will

be declared as winners during the National Finals. In case of a tie,

a clincher round ensues immediately to determine the winner.

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PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

TIME: ACTIVITY

7:00-8:00 Registration & Assembly

8:00-9:00 Opening Ceremonies

Doxology

Entrance of Colors

Welcome Remarks

Contest Proper (Simultaneous Competition)

9:00 - 2:00 Laboratory 1

Elementary PowerPoint

Elementary Excel

Elementary Basic Web Design

Elementary ICT Quiz Bee

Laboratory 2

Applications Programming

Advanced Web Page Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Flash

HS ICT Quiz Bee

PC Assembly Laboratory

CSS Competition

Open Location

Digital Photography

2:00-3:00 Judging

3:00 Closing Ceremony

Intermission Number

Awarding

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PRIZES: City Eliminations:

1. Certificates of Participation will be given to all participants who competed in the City Eliminations.

2. The top three (3) winners from every category will be awarded medals. The 4th and 5th placers will receive Certificates of Recognition. All winners will be informed of additional details pertaining to the National Finals by way of e-mail or a phone call.

National Finals: Certificates of participation are awarded to those who make it to the

finals. The top three (3) highest scorers of each category will receive a

trophy and be recognized as the first place, second place and third

place winners, respectively.

Elementary: Microsoft PowerPoint

Theme: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Digital Story Boarding

Create a PowerPoint presentation to show the story of Three Little Pigs.

Contestants must show their skills in proper use of animations and

transitions to effectively tell a story using a PowerPoint presentation. All

images are already available for the contestants.

General Specifications:

1. The information collected and presented in the entire

presentation should be based on the prescribed theme above.

2. The story script, images and other materials to be used are all

provided.

3. The presentation should have at least 10 slides.

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a. Allocate the first slide on the title

b. Allocate the last slide to tell the moral of the story

4. Contestants can use any design templates and layouts they prefer.

5. Proper usage of animation will be observed. These may be applied

to text, pictures, autoshapes, and other embedded objects.

6. Applying transition between each slide of the presentation is

optional.

7. Contestants may use sound clips to enhance their presentations.

8. The slideshow should have a rehearsed timing for automatic

navigation.

Time Limit:

One (1.0) hour. Timer starts and stops at the signal of the contest

coordinator.

Criteria for Judging:

Layout Design

Effective Use and Selection of Images

Effective Use and Selection of Animation

Overall Impact

Creativity and Organization

Consistent and Accuracy

Effects and Timings

20

10

20

15

10

10

15

TOTAL 100

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Elementary: Microsoft Excel

Theme: Student’s Grade Spreadsheet

The goal is to create an Excel spreadsheet for grade computation of 34

students from a class. In this activity, each participant must be able to

provide proper Excel formulas needed in grade calculations.

General Specifications:

1. Only the list of students will be given as Input. The participant will

design the layout of the grading sheet.

2. The grading sheet consists of:

a. 4 Quizzes (30 perfect score each)

b. 2 Homework activities (100 perfect score)

c. 1 Project (100 Perfect Score)

d. 1 Participation Grade (100 Perfect Score)

e. 1 Quarter Exam (70 Perfect Score)

3. Total Grade (3 decimal places)

4. Final Grade (rounded to the nearest whole number)

5. Remarks (Passed/Failed) using conditional statement

6. Ranking: top 10 students must be highlighted using conditional

formatting.

7. On the second worksheet, there should be a report showing how

many students have passing grades and how many have failing

grades, and a Pie Chart showing the percentage of passing

students and the failing students.

8. The workbook is graded by the contest coordinator based on the

score sheet and the top 3.

9. One hour time limit is given; timer starts and stops at the signal of

the contest coordinator.

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Computations:

Quizzes

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o

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Homework

o

o

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Project

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Participation

o

Quarter Exam

o

o

Total Grade

o

o Total Grade should have 3 decimal places.

o Final Grade is equal to total grade rounded off to nearest

whole number.

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Time Limit:

One (1.0) hour. Timer starts and stops at the signal of the contest

coordinator.

Criteria for Judging:

Grading Sheet Layout

Borders and Shading

Worksheet Readability

Correct Formulas for grading

20 10 10 10

Remarks (Passed/Failed)

Ranking

Passed/Failed Count

Passed/Failed Pie Chart

Speed

10

10

15

10

5

TOTAL 100

Elementary:

Basic Web Design

Theme: CAL Global Company Website

Each contestant will produce a functional company website for CAL

(Computer Assisted Learning) that showcases all the products and

services of the company. Contestants should also consider how to

promote the site globally in accordance with the correct standards used

worldwide. The students will use Notepad/Notepad++ for coding.

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General Specifications:

1. Use a valid HTML/HTML5 or xHTML document for content. Using

web standards will ensure that all browsers will display your

website properly, without time-consuming rewrites.

2. Use cascading style sheets (CSS/CSS3) for the layout and design of

the website.

3. The website must consist of at least five (5) pages. Include the

following major links (Contestants can layout the links in a way

that will enable the site to be more appealing and user friendly).

a. Home

b. News

c. About Us

d. Products and Services

e. Contact Us

4. Contestants will be using the same set of images, videos and

articles for the entire site.

5. Adding a hover effect in the navigation menu is a plus point.

6. Make sure to link your pages correctly.

Additional Technical Features:

1. Contestants can use any JavaScript code function that they are

familiar with as long as it will give additional features on the

website.

2. Create a Guestbook so that visitors can directly write their

comments on the website. Possible fields for the guestbook may

be:

a. Guest E-mail address

b. Full name

c. Contact Number

d. Message / Comment

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3. The website should be browser friendly. Make sure it is

compatible with different browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google

Chrome and Internet Explorer.

Time Limit:

One (1.0) hour. Timer starts and stops at the signal of the contest

coordinator.

Criteria for Judging:

Content 10

Organization of Information

Structure and Navigation 20

Website Framework

Navigation

Visual Design 30

Layout Style

Color Combinations

Effective of images

Effective use of Fonts

Functionality (use of technology on the site (quick loading site, works with different browsers.)

20

Overall Experience 20

User Friendliness

Interactive Experience

TOTAL 100

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Elementary: ICT Quiz Bee

Theme: Empowered by Innovation through ICT

The Elementary Quiz Bee takes on the theme of “Empowered by

Innovation through ICT” wherein technology is used to enhance student

knowledge in different computer applications and software.

ELEMENTARY

Operating Systems Internet Communications MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Basic Web Page Design (HTML) Hardware and Software

RULES

1. Each school is represented by one (1) student from any grade level. 2. Coaches are not allowed within the contest area during the

competition. 3. Students/Contestants will not be allowed to leave the contest area

once they are seated. 4. No bags, cellular phones, notepads, or books are allowed within the

contest area. Personal belongings of the students/contestants should be given to their coaches/companions for safekeeping. CAL representatives shall NOT look after these belongings.

5. Questions/comments regarding the Quiz Bee proper or participating students/contestants will be addressed by CAL Competition Team.

6. The decision of the CAL Competition Team is final.

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MECHANICS

1. The contest format is divided into three (3) levels: CATEGORY LEVEL # OF QUESTIONS SCORING PER

QUESTION

Easy 10 1 point

Average 10 2 points

Difficult 10 3 points

Total # of Questions

30 60 points

2. A five (5) minute break will be given after each level. 3. Each student will be provided with a computer. 4. All questions are self-paced; Students will read and select the

right answer. Make sure that your answer is final for all the 10 questions before clicking the submit button.

5. Questions are random so each PC will display different questions.

6. Contestants will be given a ten (10) second time limit to deliberate before they can move to the next question.

7. Official Quiz Bee proctors will go around the contest area to check on how the students are doing.

8. Each level has different scoring: a. Easy level: The scores of the Easy level will be carried over

to the next level.

b. Average level: The scores of the Average level will be carried over to the next level.

c. Difficult level: The top three (3) scoring teams at the end of this level will compete for rankings.

9. Points will be tallied at the end of the difficult level to determine the top three (3) ranking teams.

10. Should a tie occur during the final round, the clincher round will be used to determine the rankings.

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High School: Applications Programming using

Vb/JAVA/C# Theme: Employee Salary Calculator

Contestants will act as programmers and will develop a simple Employee

Salary Calculator. The application will have a splash screen to display the

application title and other basic information. It must also have a login

form to prevent unauthorized access to the application. The main form of

the application is the calculation form wherein the user can calculate the

salary of an employee given some basic information. They may choose

from 3 different programming languages listed below together with the

IDE for the selected language.

Choose your programming language

Visual Basic – Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 or Microsoft

Visual Studio 2013

Java – Netbeans IDE 8.0.2

C# - Microsoft Visual Studio 2013

Functionalities

Splash Screen

Must show the title “Employee Salary Calculator” and your

school name

There should be a clickable button that will navigate you to

Login Form

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Login Form

If the user logs in successfully, the Calculation Form will

appear.

If login is not successful, a message box will appear that

prompts “Access Denied!”

Calculation Form

User should have the following inputs

o Name of Employee

o Department (Combo Box)

o Position (Combo Box)

o No. of Hours Worked

o Overtime Hours

o Minutes Late

o Minutes Undertime

Provide output for the following

o Hourly Rate – Based on chosen position

Senior Curriculum Specialist: 115

Curriculum Specialist: 100

Senior Graphic Artist: 110

Graphic Artist: 100

Technical Head: 120

Web Developer: 105

Mobile App Developer: 105

Technician: 95

Sales Head: 130

Sales Associate: 100

Marketing Associate: 100

Accounting Head: 140

Accounting Aide: 100

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o Tardiness Deduction

(Late in Minutes x 1.5) + (Undertime in

Minutes x 1.5)

o Gross Pay

(HoursWorked x Hourly Rate) – Tardiness

Deduction

o Deduction

Tax = 10 % of Gross Pay

SSS = 3% of Gross Pay

Pag-Ibig = 2% of Gross Pay

o Net Pay = Gross Pay – TotalDeductions

Print Button that will provide a printed copy of all the

information given and received.

On choosing department, only the appropriate group of

positions must be available on the position combo box.

o Product Development Department

Senior Curriculum Specialist

Curriculum Specialist: 100

Senior Graphic Artist: 110

Graphic Artist: 100

o Operations Department

Technical Head: 120

Web Developer: 105

Mobile App Developer: 105

Technician: 95

o Sales Department

Sales Head: 130

Sales Associate: 100

Marketing Associate: 100

o Accounting Department

Accounting Head: 140

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Accounting Aide: 100

Data Validation and User Interaction

o All input fields are required

o All output fields are non-editable

o Numbers only on numeric fields

Time Limit: One (1) hour. Timer starts and stops upon the signal of the contest organizer Criteria for judging

Design 10

Coding standards 20

Functionality 20

Accuracy 15

Effectiveness 15

User friendliness 10

Speed 10 Total 100

High School:

Advanced Web Design Theme: Innovated Company Website

The contestant is required to develop a simple company website for a

computer retailing center that provides different computer hardwares,

storage devices and peripherals. They must produce a website that will

comprise all the products and services of the company.

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General Specifications: 1. Use a valid HTML/HTML5 or xHTML document for content. Using

web standards will ensure that all browsers will display your web

site properly, without time-consuming rewrites.

2. Use cascading style sheets (CSS/CSS3) for the layout and design of

the website.

3. The website must consist of at least five (5) pages.

a. Include the following major links (Contestants can layout

the links in a way that will enable the site to be more

appealing and user friendly).

i. Home

ii. About Us

iii. Products & Services

iv. Contact Us

4. Contestants will think of a name for the computer retailing

company

5. Contestants can add an animated menu using JavaScript. Latest

version of jQuery Scripting Library will be provided.

6. Make sure to link your pages correctly.

Additional Technical Features: 1. Contestants can use any JavaScript or jQuery code function that

they are familiar with as long as it will give additional features on

the website.

2. They should provide an order form that lets the user buy a specific

product on the website.

3. Use JavaScript/jQuery or any new technology client side program

to validate each field in the order form.

4. Show an alert message or dialog box to check the successful

submission of the Sender’s information after clicking the Submit

button.

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5. The website should be browser friendly. Make sure it is

compatible with different browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google

Chrome and Internet Explorer.

6. Making a Responsive Web Design (RWD) layout is a plus point.

Time Limit: One (1) hour. Timer starts and stops upon the signal of the contest organizer.

Criteria for Judging:

Content 10

Organization of information

Structure and Navigation 20

Website Framework

Navigation

Visual Design 30

Layout style

Color combination

Effective use of images

Effective use of fonts

Functionality (use of technology on the site (quick loading site, works with different browsers.)

20

Overall experience

User friendliness

Interactive experience

20

TOTAL 100

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High School: Brochure Design using Photoshop

Theme: “Kidzone Storefront Advertisement Brochure”

Using Adobe Photoshop, the students are required to create an advertising brochure for a new kidzone storefront that will emphasize empowering innovation through the use of new technology through ICT. General Specifications:

1. Students need to design their own kidzone logo using the available

fonts and effects on Adobe Photoshop

2. Photos and images will be provided to the contestants.

3. Final Image size: 8.5 inches by 11 inches

4. No minimum or maximum use of images.

5. Image resolution should be 72 pixels per inch.

6. Add text and slogans if you need to.

7. You are free to use as many Photoshop tricks and techniques as

you can.

Time Limit: One (1.0) hour. Timer starts and stops upon the signal of the contest organizer.

Criteria for Judging: Mastery of Photoshop Techniques 30 Creativity 30 Originality based on theme 20 Color Blending 5 Use of image and font 5 Overall Visual Impact 10 Total 100

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High School: CSS Competition

Each student is required to assemble the components of one (1) dismantled PC unit.

Rules: 1. Contestants must bring the following tools.

a. Philips Screwdriver

b. Crimping Tool

c. 1 meter Category5 UTP cable

d. 2pcs RJ45

e. Network Cable Tester

2. Each participant will be assigned to a committee member who will

serve as watcher.

3. The committee will be tasked to prepare all the necessary

materials before the competition.

4. Only two (2) RJ45 will be used, and the cable prepared by the

participant will be used to network 2 computers.

5. The committee will signal the start of the competition.

6. During the assembly, the committee may give a warning to the

participant during the installation of sensitive PC parts that may be

damaged when the PC unit is turned on.

7. After the assembly, the participant will proceed to network cable

preparation. Then he/she will use this cable to configure a peer-

to-peer network and perform a file and folder sharing between

the two computers.

8. The network adapter driver is already installed on the computers.

The computers to be used are running on Windows7.

9. Once the participant finishes all the requirements, he/she must

inform the watcher to have the actual time recorded.

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10. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners are determined by the judges

assigned by the committee. In case of a tie, the competitors will

compete against each other in a tie-breaker round. The decision of

the board is final.

11. No coaches are allowed in the competition area.

Guidelines: 1. Proper Tools and Equipment – Bring your own tools – tools and

equipment are to be presented and checked by judges prior to the

start of the contest. Points will be deducted for every tool that is

not present.

2. Proper Handling of Components – Handling and Organizing – this

will be observed by the judge(s) and every gesture/action against

this criterion will be a point deduction.

3. Assembly of System Unit

a. Screw Assignment – screws are mounted in their

respective sockets; a missed screw will be a point

deduction.

Drives should be fastened with four (4) screws

Casing should be closed with four (4) screws

b. Front Panel Assignments – front panels are essential:

every part is a point but a non-working component will be

a point deduction

Power switch

Reset switch

Hard drive led

Internal speaker

Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes. Timer starts upon the signal of the contest coordinator. When done assembling, contestants must raise their hand for the contest coordinator to stop and mark their individual time.

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Criteria for Judging:

Observance of precautionary measures 25

Tools and Equipment 25

Speed 20

Cable Handling 10

Front Panel Assignments 10

Screw Assignments 10

Total 100

High School: Movie Animation using Adobe Flash

Theme: Animation’s “DoItInTen” 10 Seconds competition

Students will apply their most creative talent by adding unique animation,

effects and storyboarding skills by making a 10-second Adobe Flash movie.

Each student must make sure that his/her movie will be worth playing and

that it demonstrates all animation techniques knowledge even just for a

10-second time duration.

General Specifications:

1. Create an audiovisual presentation using Flash based on the

theme “Empowered by Innovation through ICT”.

2. The final output must be in .SWF format.

Additional Technical Features:

1. The length of the presentation must not exceed (10) ten seconds.

2. Choose and add the appropriate background music for the

presentation.

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3. Students need to create a storyboard beforehand to be able to

accomplish the task.

4. Tastefully incorporate as many Flash techniques as possible.

5. Contestants will be provided with the image, video and sound files

they will require to complete their presentation.

6. Students may use other graphic applications such as Paint or

Photoshop to edit an image.

Time Limit:

One (1) hour. Timer starts and stops at the signal of the contest

coordinator.

Criteria for Judging:

Conceptualization & storyboarding 20

Mastery of Flash techniques

Creativity based on theme

30

20

Sound synchronization 10

Use of objects (fonts, images, shapes) 10

Visual impact 10

TOTAL 100

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High School: ICT Quiz Bee

Theme: Empowered by Innovation through ICT

The High School Quiz Bee takes on the theme of “Empowered by

Innovation through ICT” wherein technology is used to enhance student

knowledge in different computer applications and software.

HIGH SCHOOL

Multimedia & Internet Adobe Photoshop Adobe Flash Applications Programming Web Development Digital Photography Basic Networking

RULES

1. Each school is represented by one (1) student that may be from any high school level.

2. Coaches are not allowed within the contest area during the competition.

3. Students/Contestants will not be allowed to leave the contest area once they are seated.

4. No bags, cellular phones, notepads, or books are allowed within the contest area. Personal belongings of the students/contestants should be given to their coaches/companions for safekeeping. CAL representatives shall NOT look after these belongings.

5. Questions/comments regarding the Quiz Bee proper or participating students/contestants will be addressed by the CAL Competition Team.

6. The decision of the CAL Competition Team is final.

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MECHANICS

1. The contest format is divided into three (3) levels: CATEGORY LEVEL # OF QUESTIONS SCORING PER

QUESTION

Easy 10 1 point

Average 10 2 points

Difficult 10 3 points

Total # of Questions

30 60 points

2. A five (5) minute break will be given after each level. 3. Each student will be provided with a computer. 4. All questions are self-paced. Students will read and select the

right answer. Make sure that your answer is final for all the 10 questions before clicking the submit button.

5. Questions are random so each PC will display different questions.

6. Contestants will be given a ten (10) second time limit to deliberate before they can move to the next question.

7. Official Quiz Bee proctors will go around the contest area to check on how the students are doing.

8. Each level has different scoring: a. Easy level: The scores of the Easy level will be carried over

to the next level.

b. Average level: The scores of the Average level will be carried over to the next level.

c. Difficult level: The top three (3) scoring teams at the end of this level will compete for rankings.

9. Points will be tallied at the end of the difficult level to determine the top three (3) ranking teams.

10. Should a tie occur during the final round, the clincher round will be used to determine the rankings.

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Open Level: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Theme: Inanimate Object Photo Contest

In learning photography, non-living or inanimate objects make great subjects because they have infinite patience and do not move. You can take your time getting your shot just right, checking the lighting, and composing the perfect image.

These images of objects, table top products, still lifes are great examples of what you can do with such subjects.

All Digital Photography contestants will gather in a room to be briefed on all the rules and mechanics for the contest.

Rules:

1. The contestants will only pick (1) one best shot for the entire

duration of the competition. This shot will be submitted to the

organizers for judging.

2. Each contestant is required to bring his/her own SLR camera. (No

borrowing)

3. All Photos must be taken during the event.

4. No coaching is allowed once the contest starts.

5. The photograph must depict the theme of the contest,

“Empowered by Innovation through ICT”

6. Digital manipulation is not allowed. Any use of computers with

photo editor or software is prohibited.

Guidelines:

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1. Proper tools and equipment

Bring your own tools – Contestant brings his/her own SLR camera.

2. Proper handling of components

Handling and Organizing – this will be observed by the judge(s)

and every gesture/action against this criterion will be a point

deduction.

Time Limit: Two (2) hours. Timer starts upon the signal of the contest coordinator. After the time stops, the contestant must choose only (1) one shot that will represent his or her overall work. All works will be displayed in a High Resolution display laptop for judging.

Criteria for Judging:

Originality 20

Technical Excellence 20

Composition 20

Artistic Merit 20

Overall Impact 20

Total 100