Technology Competitions

Computer games are an important aspect of every teenager's life. Computer Game & Simulation Programming will test the competitor's business and programming knowledge by having them create a game that involves some form of business.

This competition consists of two parts: a prejudged program and a presentation portion. The prejudged program must be finished and sent in around late Feburary. The presentation should explain how the program was created, what the competitors used to create the program, and the ending result.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: Develop an entertaining simulation/game that will incorporate training or skill development for financial literacy. Genre and format of game is open to imagination and innovation of the design team. Quiz show, RPG, shopping, and more are all acceptable. Gear the game to high school students.

Microsoft Office. Mozilla Firefox. Apple Itunes. These are all examples of desktop applications, created by high end companies. Desktop Application Programming tests the programmer's ability to create an efficient and clean program based on the prompt given.

This competition consists of two parts: a prejudged program and a presentation portion. The prejudged program must be finished and sent in around late Feburary. The presentation should explain how the program was created, what the competitors used to create the program, and the ending result.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: Your school has a lending library with resources to assist students with preparing for student organization competitive events and career related projects. You have been contacted to create an application that keeps track of the items in the lending library. Types of items in the library include, but are not limited to, books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a desktop programming language (Java, C++, etc.)

Information, information, information. For large companies, the ability to store and sort through vast amounts of information is key. Management Information Systems tests the competitors ability to creatively think of ways for companies to hold and sort through their vast amounts of information.

This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a performance component.

Objective Test: A one (1) hour objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. Team members will take one (1) objective test collaboratively. The top five (5) teams with the highest objective scores will compete in the performance portion of the event

Comments from past competitors:
"My experience competing in Management Information Systems was quite glorious - along with my teammates Laura, Sihua and Lisa, I had a most memorable time illustriously winning state and national championships. Throughout all the Rockstar and Monster-driven all-nighters spent memorising a myriad of scripts and Wikipedia pages, I had a baronial experience to cap off my time with the Chapter." - Richard Yu

The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today's connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.

When a team registers for the state conference, there is an option to list one alternate who may replace one of the members. The registered alternate may substitute for a member of the team. The teams who register to compete at the state level must have the same students participate in both components of the event.

This event is a sequestred event and therefore does not have a "prompt."

Flashy magazines. Enticing brochures. Colorful posters. These are all examples of desktop publishing. Desktop Publishing tests the competitors ability to create a beautiful and enticing poster/brochure.

This event consists of two (2) parts: an objective test and a production test. Participants are required to complete all parts to be eligible to win an award (see state exception below). A one (1) hour objective test will be administered based on the Objective Test Competencies. The score received on this portion of the event will constitute 15 percent of the final event score. Two (2) hours will be given for the production test at the local school site.

This event begins at States.

Research FBLA-PBL and create an original logo and tag line to reflect the mission and purpose of the organization.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: You will develop a full promotional package for the Lancaster Youth Center (or you may substitute a local youth center in your community), a local youth association. This is a safe place that provides an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment for youth to gather, to be themselves, and to find their voice in the community. The association provides after-school activities for youth in grades 6-12. You should have a primary logo design and six supporting designs that show how the logo would be incorporated in the following: (1) a long horizontal format, (2) a long vertical format, (3) a full page advertisement, (4) a small version of the logo to go on clothing merchandise, (5) a black and white logo, and (6) a three-color logo that could be used for three-color printing.

In our world today, media such as videos are a common way to express ideas and a way to get the message out to the public. Digital Video Production tests the competitors ability to create a video that gets the audience's attention and the to get the message across quickly and effectively.

This competition consists of two parts: a prejudged video and a presentation portion. The prejudged video must be finished and sent in around late Feburary. The presentation should explain how the video was created, what the competitors used to create the video, and the ending result.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: Create an educational video on the dangers of texting and driving to present at an assembly program to students at your school.

In order to effectively present yourself to a company or prospective employer, a fully fleshed out portfolio of your skills and background is necessary. Using digital media to enhance your portfolio is essential in the innovative new business world.

This event consists of a 7 minute presentation to a panel of judges in which you detail your portfolio and describe it in-depth.

Ebay. Amazon. Hollister.com. All examples of successful and profitable online webstores. E-Business tests the competitors ability to successfully create and maintain an inviting and enticing online webstore to sell their product.

This competition consists of two parts: a prejudged website and a presentation portion. The prejudged website must be finished and sent in around late Feburary. The presentation should explain how the website was created, what the competitors used to create the website, and the ending result.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: Your FBLA chapter has been approached by the school's administration to boost participation at school events by creating an on-line ticketing system for all school events: sports, music, drama, etc. The site may be real or fictional. Included in the site should be a navigation bar to allow participants to view event venues (auditoriums, stadiums, gymnasiums, etc), view upcoming events, view open seats for each event, select seats, and purchase seats for all events. It also must offer a shopping cart, pricing, and payment information (including payment options), mailing options (including local pickup), and security/service information. You are not expected to have a live payment link.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.

Examples:

Nationals 2011 Third Place - Monta Vista

Microsoft.com. Apple.com. Mozilla.com. All websites that know how to get their message across to their customers through their websites. Website Development tests the competitors' ability to create an eye catching website that gets the message straight across to the consumer.

This competition consists of two parts: a prejudged website and a presentation portion. The prejudged website must be finished and sent in around late Feburary. The presentation should explain how the website was created, what the competitors used to create the website, and the ending result.

The prompt for 2011-2012 is: Your local city government has developed a new focus on youth involvement opportunities for the area's young adults. Your local government asks your FBLA chapter to create a Web site that provides information about local student organizations such as FBLA-PBL and other service related school organizations. Please profile your FBLA chapter and its activities as well as other local student groups. This Web site will not only act as an information source for youth who want to become involved, but it also will serve as a way to make your local government more assessable to youth. Incorporate one type of social media, which will allow for youth to send feedback or thoughts to the local government. Social media elements include but are not limited to Facebook and Twitter.

It is highly advised that competitors in this event have prior knowledge of a web application language (PHP, JSP, ASP) and XHTML/CSS.

Examples:

Nationals 2011 6th Place - Monta Vista