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= **Student Name: Spencer ** =

== Welcome to my 6th-8th Grade Technology Portfolio. This is a place that I will upload my technology projects, and reflect on my learning with technology. == === My favorite thing about working on the computer is.......My favorite thing about working on the computer is that I like computers. Also I like anything computer related. ===

When I grow up I want to be....a video game designer for Rockstar games because.......I love Rockstar games and I want to work for them really bad.
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== Assignment Description: == Our assignment was that we had to make a powerpoint presentation about us. We used slides to tell where we traveled, what kind of things we like to do , describing ourselves , and what kind of sites we like to visit.

== The best part of this project is: == The best part about this project was that I got to tell what I liked using pictures. Also me getting to tell what kind of sites I go to.

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== What I learned when making this project: == I learned how to make another text bubble and add text to it. Another thing I learned is that you add decals as your background but I didn’t do that.

One thing I would change in this project:
One thing I would change would have to only put 6 sites instead of 10. I would do this because once I got to like my 7th site I couldn’t think of anything else but I thought of some more after some time.

= After doing this project I know how to: = === **6-8.CI.2. create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of** ===

=== **media (e.g., animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content information to an audience** ===

=== **6-8.CI.1. apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus, formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an audience and to support creativity** ===

= **Project Two: Visual Organizers** =

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== Assignment Description: == ===You were supposed to go on bubbl.us and put many different ways to do a fundraiser and earn money. Also you had to put three water rides, thrill rides, and roller coasters for a different bubbl.us about Cedar Point Rides.===

== The best part of this project is:The best part about this project is that you get to make things with bubbles. Also you could make up new ideas. ==

== What I learned when making this project:I learned how to use a bubbl.us page. Also I learned how to change the colors of the bubbles and text. ==

== One thing I would change in this project:One thing I would change is that you dont need to make so much bubbles. Maybe make it like 10. ==

== After doing this project I know how to:Use bubbl.us in the correct way.Also I learned how to make a bubbl.us folder. ==

**6-8.CI.2. create an original project (e.g., presentation, web page, newsletter, information brochure) using a variety of**

**media (e.g., animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics, video) to present content information to an audience**

**6-8.CI.1. apply common software features (e.g., spellchecker, thesaurus, formulas, charts, graphics, sounds) to enhance communication with an audience and to support creativity**

**6-8.C1.3. illustrate a content-related concept using a model, simulation, or conceptmapping software**

**6-8.TC.1. identify file formats for a variety of applications (e.g., doc, xls, pdf, txt, jpg, mp3)**

**6-8.TC.2****use a variety of technology tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, grammar-checker,** **calculator) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced materials**

Project Three: Cyber Bullying Brochure
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== The best part of this project is:The best part about this project is you got to make a brochure about preventing cyber bulling. Also it was pretty cool that we were standing up agnst cyber bulling. ==

== What I learned when making this project:I learned how to use microsoft publisher. Also how to make a brochure in microsoft publisher. ==

== One thing I would change in this project:One thing I would change would be to make it funner. Maybe by letting us draw our own pictures in paint and putting them in the brochure. == === ===

= After doing this project I know how to:After doing this I know how to use microsoft publisher correctly. Also how to make a good brochure or card in it. = = = ** 1.provide accurate citations when referencing information sources ** ** 2. discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology (e.g.,privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing) ** ** 3. discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and communication technologies ** ** 4. discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology in the past ** ** 5. create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources ** ** 6. discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities ** ** 7. describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications ** =media type="custom" key="15408596"= Educreation Assignment Description: In this project you were supposed to make a video describing cyberbullying and how to prevent it on your iPad using educretion. Also you were supposed to upload it to your wiki space.

The Best Part of this Project is: The best part is that we got to use the iPads. Also recording my voice was cool.

What I learned when making this project is: I learned how to use educretion. Also I learned how to do more things on the iPad.

One Thing I Would Change in this project: one thing I would change would be to make it a lot funner. Also bydrawing.

Project Four: Internet Safety
==During this project I learned many things about internet safety. One thing I learned is that you shoulod never give out any of your credit card numbers because people can use your money and steal your ID. Another thing I learned I learned is that you should never put anything online that can hurt your reputation.== media type="custom" key="17199952" Assignment Description:You had to make a video on the ipad about internet safety. Then you had to make a poster on paint about internet safety in paint.

== The best part of this project is:The best part was making a video on the ipad. Also putting it on youtube. == === ===

== What I learned when making this project:I learned how to put pictures on paint. Also I now how to make a succesful video on the ipad. ==

== One thing I would change in this project: One thing I would change would be to make like less facts for the poster. Also to add cyber bullying facts to the poster because it technally is the same thing. == === === = After doing this project I know how to: =

** 6-8.DC.1-7 ** ** 1.provide accurate citations when referencing information sources ** ** 2. discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology (e.g.,privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, file-sharing) ** ** 3. discuss the consequences related to unethical use of information and communication technologies ** ** 4. discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology in the past ** ** 5. create media-rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources ** ** 6. discuss the long term ramifications (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities ** ** 7. describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications ** = =

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=== === = After doing this project I know how to: = = = = = = = = Project Six: Be Legal & Fair = = = **NETS-S**

**Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:**
 * **1.** || **Creativity and Innovation** ||
 * **b.** || **create original works as a means of personal or group expression.** ||


 * **5.** || **Digital Citizenship** ||
 * || **Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:** ||
 * ||  || **a.** || **advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.** || **d.** || **exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.** ||   ||

**"In America....., ideas that you create are protected by copyright laws. If you create a book, song, painting, architectural style, or movie then nobody else can make money from that idea without you permission. There are also rules in school that prevent students from cpoying other peoples writing and submitting it as their own."** **The difference between copyright and copyright infringement: The difference a copyright and an copyright infringment. A copyright is a law that protects somrthing that you have made. A copyright infringment is when someone breaks that law.**

**Definitions:**

**__Fair use-__** the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

**__Public Domain-__** The realm embracing property rights that belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and are subject to appropriation by anyone.

**__Plagiarism-__** To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (a created production) without crediting the source vi: to commit literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.

**__Royalty-__** A percentage of gross or net profit or a fixed amount per sale to which a creator of a work is entitled which is determined by contract between the creator and the manufacturer, publisher, agent, and/or distributor. Inventors, authors, movie makers, scriptwriters, music composers, musicians, and other creators contract with the manufacturers, publishers, movie production companies and distributors, as well as producers and distributors for a license to manufacture and/or sell the product, who pay a royalty to the creator based on a percentage of funds received. Should someone use another person's creation either purposely or by mistake, the user could be found liable to the creator for all profits on the basis of copyright or patent infringement, which usually is far more than a royalty. However, a creator does not have to license his/her creation to anyone.

Link to: US Copyright Office