STATE CONTACT
Dr. George Duncan
Extension Specialist for Agricultural Engineering
115 Barnhart Building, U.K.
Lexington, KY 40546-0276
(859) 257-3000 Ext. 115

Dr. Wendy Stivers
Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development
212 Scovell Hall, U.K.
Lexington, KY 40546-0064
(859) 257-5961 Ext. 248

Submit Area Demonstration Entry Form and 4-H Computer Event Entry Form by May 1st to:
Jann Burks, State 4-H Office, 212 Scovell Hall, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0064.

AREA/STATE DEMONSTRATION ENTRY FORM

KENTUCKY 4-H COMPUTER CONTEST ENTRY FORM

DESCRIPTION
The 4-H Computer Event is a competition for Senior 4-Hers skilled in microcomputer programming and operation and have been enrolled in the 4-H Computer Project.

The event consisting of the main competition, held at 4-H Communications Day, includes:

• a written exam,
• hands-on problem solving with a computer,
• and an illustrated talk on a computer related topic.

If approved by the judges, the winner of the state event advances to the Computer Contest held as part of the National 4-H Engineering, Science and Leadership Event at Purdue University in late September to compete with other state winners.

OBJECTIVES

*To provide a challenging microcomputer experience which will encourage creativity.
*To promote logical problem solving techniques utilizing microcomputers.
*To recognize youth for their accomplishments in microcomputer applications.
*To expand the use of microcomputer programs in 4-H.
*To select Kentucky's representative to the National 4-H Computer Contest.

ELIGIBILITY

1) Each county may enter one senior level 4-H youth in this contest until such time that participation is large enough that Area eliminations will be required.
2) Participants must be enrolled in the 4-H Computer project during the current year.
3) Participants must have reached his or her 14th birthday, but not 19th birthday as of January 1 of the current year.
4) Due to the time requirements for this contest, approximately two hours, participation by computer contestants in other Communications Day events is strongly discouraged.

CONTEST RULES

The following rules and guidelines must be followed by each 4-H contestant:

The Kentucky event will consist of three components:

*Written quiz at State Communications Day.

*A hands-on problem solving exercise with participant's own computer at State Communications Day using spreadsheet and word processing software.

*Illustrated talk about a computer related topic without using computer as a visual aid at Communications Day.

Each participant may bring his/her own equipment and supporting materials to Lexington, Kentucky to compete in this event or use suitable Windows type equipment and software available at the University of Kentucky. Equipment should include a microcomputer with keyboard, monitor, disk drive, 80 column printer, extra floppy diskette and approximately 25 sheets of paper for the printer.

ENTRY AND EVENT DETAILS

A) Official entry will be made on standard 4-H Communications Day entry forms.

B) Written Quiz - A quiz will be given to each contestant to determine the contestants knowledge and understanding of general computer terminology and programming. References will be the National 4-H Computer Project materials, and general knowledge of Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet software

C) Hands-On Problem Solving - To be done by the participant and a computer. Each 4-Her will be given program information which will be used to develop a problem solution using spreadsheet and word processing software that will be judged on readability, format, organization and performance.

D) Illustrated Talk - To be given without computer.
A 10-12 minute talk will be required of each contestant. An actual computer display cannot be used in this presentation because the audience and judges will not be able to see the monitor. Charts or enlarged diagrams or computer projections may be used as visual aids. This visual presentation may include explanation of the proper care, maintenance and functions of a computer, programming techniques or other related topics. Participants furnish their own materials and visuals should be neatly lettered or drawn and readable at 40 feet.

E) Sample Score Sheets are available upon request and will be sent each registered contestant prior to the event for any review and preparation desired.

F) Sponsorship and Judges - The 4-H Computer Event will be conducted by personnel of the 4-H, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department. Judges will be selected based on knowledge of the 4-H standards and microcomputer programming and operation.

G) The judges must give approval for the state winner to advance to the national competition. This is especially true if the state winner receives a ribbon other than blue in state competition. If a state winner earns only a red or white ribbon in the state competition, the judges will determine whether or not to permit the 4-Her to advance.

Last Revised: 3/19/03
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