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2032013 & 2014 High School Technology Activities, National TSA Conference Competitive Events Guide

OVERVIEW

Participants research and select three (3) accredited colleges or XQLYHUVLWLHV�WKDW�RIIHU�WHFKQRORJ\�HGXFDWLRQ�HQJLQHHULQJ�WHFKQRORJ\�teacher preparation as a major. Each participant will write no more than one (1) page (simulated college essay) explaining why V�KH� ZRXOG� OLNH� WR� EHFRPH� D� WHFKQRORJ\� HGXFDWLRQ�HQJLQHHULQJ�WHFKQRORJ\�WHDFKHU�DQG�ZKDW�ZRXOG�FRQVWLWXWH�VXFFHVV�LQ�WKH�¿HOG��In addition, each participant will develop and present a one (1)-class period activity, with a lesson plan, using the ITEEA standards for technological literacy.

PURPOSE

The need for technological literacy in students is increasing. At the VDPH� WLPH�� WKHUH� LV� D� VKRUWDJH� RI� TXDOL¿HG� WHFKQRORJ\� HGXFDWLRQ�WHDFKHUV��$�VLJQL¿FDQW�QXPEHU�RI�WHFKQRORJ\�WHDFKHUV�ZLOO�EH�QHHGHG�LQ�WKH�IXWXUH��7KLV�HYHQW�ZLOO�HQFRXUDJH�WKH�SDUWLFLSDQW�WR�WHVW�KLV�KHU�potential as a future technology educator.

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are limited to three (3) individuals per chapter.

TIME LIMITS

A. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year.

B. Participants submit a notebook containing three college research summaries, a college essay, a lesson plan with technology standards correlation, relevant handouts, and materials and resources.

C. The presentation must be no more than ten (10) minutes in length.

D. A maximum of four (4) minutes will be allowed for set-up.

E. At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant must remove all materials within three (3) minutes.

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ATTIRE

Professional dress as described in Competitive Events Attire is the minimum requirement.

PROCEDURE

A. In preparation for this event, participants thoroughly research and select three (3) accredited colleges or universities that offer technology teacher education or engineering technology teacher preparation programs. Participants should take into consideration geographic location and environment, academic requirements, cost, campus life, setting, and the size and housing facilities of each school. Advice from parents, family members, guidance counselors and engineering and technology education WHDFKHU�V� LV� UHFRPPHQGHG�� DV� LV� WKH� XVH� RI� WKLV� ZHEVLWH��KWWS��ZZZ�LWHDFRQQHFW�RUJ�5HVRXUFHV�LQVWLWXWLRQDOPHPEHUV�htm. Using no more than three (3) pages, one (1) side only, participants should summarize the information derived from the research about each of the colleges or universities and their respective programs.

B. Each participant should complete an essay, one (1) page (single-VLGHG�� H[SODLQLQJ� ZK\� V�KH� LV� D� JRRG� FDQGLGDWH� WR� EHFRPH�a technology education or engineering technology teacher. Personality traits, goals and interests should be included in the essay. The essay should be typed and free of spelling and grammatical errors.

C. Each participant will provide one (1) letter of recommendation IURP� D� FRXQVHORU�� VFKRRO� RI¿FLDO�� RU� RWKHU� LQGLYLGXDO� �QRW� D�UHODWLYH�� RQ� RI¿FLDO� OHWWHUKHDG�� $Q\� LGHQWLI\LQJ� LQIRUPDWLRQ�(school or participant) should be concealed.

D. A lesson plan describing the rationale, goals and objectives, standards correlation, and a description of an activity, including assessment must be submitted. The lesson plan should be FOHDUO\� ODEHOHG�ZLWK� WKH�JUDGH� OHYHO� IRU�ZKLFK� WKH� OHVVRQ�SODQ�activity is appropriate.

E. Copies of the lesson plan, all handouts, and a list of resources and references used for the entry and in the presentation should be included in the entry.

F. Participants report to the event area at the time and place stated LQ�WKH�FRQIHUHQFH�SURJUDP��(DFK�SDUWLFLSDQW�ZLOO�WXUQ�LQ�KLV�KHU�notebook to the coordinator to be judged.



G. Entries will be reviewed by evaluators. Neither students nor

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I. The event coordinator will introduce each participant by number

and in order of scheduled times. Each time slot includes four (4)

minutes for set up and three (3) minutes to pack up materials

and audio visual equipment (if used).

J. Participants are encouraged to interact with the judges, who will

serve as students in the classroom.

K. Notebooks should be picked up at the time and location listed in

the conference program.

REGULATIONS

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open source lesson. General content from either may be used,

but it must be cited.

B. All parts of the entry are contained in the notebook. A standard

three (3)-ring binder, with a clear front sleeve for a cover page,

is required. The cover page must include the event title, the

conference city and state, and the year. The inside of the binder

must include the following single-sided, 8½" x 11" pages, in this

order:

1. Title page with the event title, the conference city and state,

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handwritten); one (1) page

2. Table of contents; pages as needed

3. College research summaries; one (1) page maximum for

each college

4. College essay; one (1) page

5. Letter of recommendation, with identifying information

(school or participant); concealed one (1) page

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7. Copies of handouts; three (3) sets for the judges and

coordinator

8. References and resources; pages as needed

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applies to all of TSA’s

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D. Topics for the activity should correlate to the standards for WHFKQRORJLFDO� OLWHUDF\�� >8VH� WKH� ,QWHUQDWLRQDO� 7HFKQRORJ\�and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA; formerly ITEA) website at www.iteea.org for more information about WKH� WHFKQRORJ\� VWDQGDUGV�@� 7RSLFV� VKRXOG� UHÀHFW� VFLHQFH��technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives and integration. Activities that explore knowledge, creativity and skills in the following areas are suggested: 1. Medical technology 2. Agricultural and biotechnology 3. Power and energy technology 4. Information and communication technology 5. Transportation technology 6. Manufacturing technology 7. Construction technology

E. Hazardous materials, chemicals, wet cell batteries, lighted ÀDPHV��FRPEXVWLEOHV�DQG�RWKHU�VXEVWDQFHV�DUH�QRW�DOORZHG�DW�the conference and cannot be part of the presentation.

F. Copies of the lesson plan and of all handouts, materials and resources should be prepared and distributed to the judges, who will act as students in the classroom.

G. Audio visual materials such as charts, graphs, posters, displays, ÀLS� FKDUWV�� WUDQVSDUHQFLHV� DQG�PRGHOV�PD\� EH� LQFOXGHG��$Q\�audio visual equipment required for the presentation must be provided by the participant; this includes a power strip and extension cord, if needed.

H. Participants are not allowed to watch or hear the presentations of other participants.

I. One (1) point will be deducted for each ten (10)-second interval RYHU�WKH�DOORWWHG�WLPH�IRU�WKH�SUHVHQWDWLRQ��VHW�XS�DQG�RU�FOHDQ�up.

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EVALUATION

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STEM INTEGRATION

This event aligns with the STEM educational standards noted below. Please refer to the STEM Integration section of this guide for more information.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Leadership skills promoted in this event:

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Additional leadership skills promoted in this event: ethics, organization

TSA AND CAREERS

This competition connects to one or more of the career areas featured in the TSA AND CAREERS section of this guide. Use The 16 Career Clusters chart and the TSA Competitions and The 16 Career Clusters grid as resources for information about careers.

CAREERS RELATED TO THIS EVENTTechnology (and related areas) teacher



FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER EVENT COORDINATOR INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONNEL

A. Event coordinator

B. Evaluators, two (2) or more

C. Assistants, two (2)

MATERIALS

A. Coordinator’s notebook, containing:1. Event guidelines, one (1) copy for the coordinator and for

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Literacy10. Storage box to carry entries for judging11. Results envelope

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Upon arrival at the conference, report to the CRC room and check the contents of the coordinator’s notebook. Review the HYHQW� JXLGHOLQHV� DQG� FKHFN� WR� VHH� WKDW� HQRXJK� HYDOXDWRUV�assistants have been scheduled.

B. Inspect the area or room in which the event is being held for appropriate set-up, including room size, chairs, tables, outlets, etc. Notify the event manager of any potential problems.

C. One (1) hour before the event is scheduled to begin, meet \RXU� HYDOXDWRUV�DVVLVWDQWV� WR� UHYLHZ� WLPH� OLPLWV�� SURFHGXUHV��regulations and all other details related to the event. If questions arise that cannot be answered, speak to the event manager before the event begins.



D. Participants check in notebooks. The entry number should be written on a sticker in the top right corner of the notebook’s cover. Evaluators read and individually evaluate entries.

E. For participants who violate the rules, the decision either to deduct 20% of the total possible points or to disqualify the HQWU\�PXVW�EH�GLVFXVVHG�DQG�YHUL¿HG�ZLWK�WKH�HYDOXDWRUV��HYHQW�coordinator, and a CRC manager; all must initial either of these actions on the rating form.

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H. Make sure the presentation room is set up correctly.

I. Distribute the evaluators’ materials.

J. Evaluators calculate their scores. Any tie that affects the top three (3) places should be broken by using the highest average score for evaluative criteria.

K. Evaluators submit their signed score sheets to the coordinator.

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M. If necessary, manage security and the removal of materials from the event area.



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Documentation (60 points)

CRITERIAMinimal performance Adequate performance Exemplary performance

1-4 points 5-8 points 9-10 points

Evaluators: Using minimal (1-4 points), adequate (5-8 points) or exemplary (9-10 points) performance levels as a guideline, record the

scores earned for the event criteria in the column spaces to the far right. The X1 or X2 notation in the criteria column is a multiplier factor

for determining the points earned. (Example: an “adequate” score of 7 for an X1 criterion = 7 points; an “adequate” score of 7 for an X2

criterion = 14 points.)

Notebook componentsSee Regulation B(X1)

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The notebook is missing several

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The notebook is completely

organized and contains all

components.

College search summaries

(X1)

Only one (1) college technology

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Two or more programs are

included, but the summaries are

inadequate.

Three programs are documented,

with adequate summaries

included.

College essay(X1)

The essay is too short, not typed,

poorly written, and full of spelling

and grammatical errors.

The essay is generally well

written, typed and of correct

length, but it contains several

spelling and grammatical errors.

The essay is well written, typed,

the correct length and contains no

spelling or grammatical errors.

Lesson plan components

See Procedure D(X1)

The lesson plan is missing

several of the stated components,

including the standards

correlation.

The lesson plan includes all of the

stated components, but it is poorly

worded and not in proper order.

The lesson plan includes all of

the stated components; it is well

organized.

Handouts(X1)

Handouts are poorly developed

and do not have an impact on the

lesson and activity.

Handouts are relatively well

developed and and have a slight

impact on the lesson and activity.

The handouts are effective and

appropriate for the lesson and

activity.

References and resources

(X1)

A minor attempt was made

to document resources and

references.

Several resources and references

are documented.

There is clear evidence of an

appropriate use of applicable

resources and references.

SUBTOTAL (60 points)

Presentation (60 points)

CRITERIAMinimal performance Adequate performance Exemplary performance

1-4 points 5-8 points 9-10 points

Organization(X1)

The presentation lacks

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The presentation is somewhat

organized.

The presentation is organized and

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Introduction(X1)

The introduction is weak, with little

effort made to emphasize the topic

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6XI¿FLHQW�HIIRUW�LV�HYLGHQW�LQ�WKH�introduction, but it lacks emphasis

and fails to create a level of

interest.

The introduction is effective,

stimulating and inspires observers

to “want more.”

Stage presence(X1)

The presenter’s appearance

is unprofessional and lacking

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The presenter’s appearance is

professional and enthusiastic, but

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The presenter’s appearance

is professional, enthusiastic,

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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER (continued)

Presentation (60 points) (continued)Voice/language

(X1)The participant conveys an inconsistent use of proper grammar, word pronunciation, acceptable pitch and tone.

The participant generally uses proper grammar and pronunciation, and varies the use of tone and pitch.

Smooth and effective articulation, proper grammar, correct pronunciation, and varied tone and pitch are used throughout the presentation.

Innovation/creativity(X1)

The presentation fails to convey any imagination and originality.

The presentation is somewhat original and inventive.

The presentation is imaginative and innovative in its delivery and topic development.

Knowledge(X1)

Minimal knowledge of the subject is evident in the presentation; the content does not relate to the topic; the participant does not convey an understanding of the topic.

Knowledge of the subject is evident, but the presenter fails to relate and convey a clear understanding of the topic.

A complete knowledge and understanding of the subject and relationship to the topic are conveyed throughout the introduction.

SUBTOTAL (60 points)

Time DeductionsTotal time for presentation

Total time for set-up

Total time for take down

Presentation deduction

Set-up deduction

Take down deduction

TOTAL TIME DEDUCTIONS

Rules violations (a deduction of 20% of the total possible points) must be initialed by the evaluator, coordinator and manager of the event. Record the deduction in the space to the right.

BONUSFor the inclusion of audio materials in the presentation. (X1)

Audio visuals are included, but they only slightly enhance the presentation. visuals are used to enhance the presentation.

Audio visual materials are varied and moderately enhance the presentation.

Appropriate materials and audio visuals are used and effectively enhance the presentation.

(To arrive at TOTAL score, add any subtotals and subtract rules violation points, as necessary. Check your math twice!) TOTAL (130 points)

Comments:

I certify these results to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Evaluator

Printed name: _______________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________

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