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Overview
This event is provided to encourage the development of a website to promote the local FFA chapter. It is designed to stimulate the technological implementation of computer skills and webpage designed. Individually, any number of members may be responsible for the development of the website
District and State
8 minutes
Rules
This event will begin at the District level with the top two chapters in each District advancing to the State event. An alternate in each District should also be named.
One member of the chapter will present the webpage to a committee of three judges at the District or State event. The participant may sit during the presentation to navigate through the website on the computer.
The content for this event is similar to a chapter officer book event multiple members can be entered into the Iowa FFA On-Line System as contributors to the content and design of the website. However, only one member will present the website to three judges at the district and state event. Since this event is evaluated more heavily on the content of the website and not the presentation a chapter may substitute an individual between the district and state event.
There will be a time limit of eight minutes with a warning given at six minutes. The event chairperson will call time at eight minutes and the speaker will stop immediately. The judges will be allowed two minutes for questions. There will be no penalty to the presenter until time allotted is expired due to speed concerns of the internet. The presenter will be allowed to navigate to their site before time begins as the judges are writting comments for the previous presenter after the judges have been given ample opportunities to discuss. The CDE chairperson at the event site is responsible for bringing contestant in at the appropriate time and introducing them when judges are ready.
There will be two computers at the event site, both a macintosh (MAC) and windows (PC) computer connected to a projector. Both computers will have internet access and will have Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explore (PC Only). No additional props, gadgets, or electronic devices may be used to make the presentation. The presenter must specify their preference of computer and browser to the event CDE chair at the state level and to the district advisor at the district level prior to the event. (Special Note- When using technology, plan for the worst case scenario. It is up to the presenting chapter to determine the best way to present their website. The chapter may either display their website through the internet connection at the host site or bring the site downloaded to a CD/DVD/Flash Drive. However, please ensure that all of the links on the downloaded website work prior to the District/State event.
The website homepage shall include the chapter name, information concerning how to contact the chapter (mailing adress, phone number, chapter and advisor's email.) The home page shall also include a table of contents or directory for the site.
The table of contents of directory shall include links to pages for the following:
Officers
Committees
Chapter Activities
Activities above the Local Level
SAE projects (including fairs)
Other Links (National FFA, Iowa FFA)
Calendar of Events
Awards and Accomplishments
Chapter History
Other Selected Miscellaneous Pages
Every effort shall be made to create a website that is compatible with all web browsers and brands of computers. A website that does not work in the CDE room will lose points for the presentation.
In the presentation the presenter needs to identify the changes that have been made to the website in the last year to receive all the points.