BrendanD

= Student Name:Brendan = = =

== 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....... looking at things with my friends. Because we look at cute animal pictures or funny pictures. ===

=== Your Diigo Link ===

[[file:Brendan's All about me.ppt]]
== Assignment Description: == I had to create a PowerPoint about me and what I lke to do. After I was done with that PoerPoint, I got to make another one about anything I wanted.

== The best part of this project is: == === Getting to look up pictures for my PowerPoint. I saw lots of funny pictures. === J ==  What I learned when making this project: I learned how to change the color of your text in PowerPoint. And how to insert pictures from the internet. ==

One thing I would change in this project:
=== I would change that we had to have specific things in our slide. I would rather have it so I could put whatever I wanted about me. ===

= After doing this project I know how to: Turn a PowerPoint into a SlideShow. And how to copy and paste a picture from the internet. = === **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: ==

I had to go to bubbl.us and create a visual organizer to help me understand something better.
== The best part of this project is: == Getting to go to the Cedar Point website. I love amusement parks and it got me exited for summer.

== What I learned when making this project: == === How to create a visual organizer and edit it. I also learned about the bubbls.us website. ===

One thing I would change in this project:
Nothing really. There were a few things I didn't like, but nothing really big.

Create a visual organizer using bubbl.us.
**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**

[[file:Brendan's Brochure.pub]]
Educreation Cyberbullying media type="custom" key="15133166" == Assignment Description: == === I had to create an anti-cyberbullying brochure. I wrote things to do about cyberbullying and told facts about cyberbullying. ===

== The best part of this project is: ==

== What I learned when making this project: ==

Nothing. None of it was really awful.
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= After doing this project I know how to: = = Use Microsoft Publisher. I didn't know about it before. = ** 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 ** = =

Project Four: Internet Safety Poster
== I had to create a movie and film it with the iPad. It was funny when Dan's computer messed up and it said "DONG" in the end. That made the movie a more interesting. We had a really funny time creating it and we laugh every time we watch the video now. It was cool that we also got to use the iPads. But I wish people wouldn't copy us. == media type="custom" key="17171224" == Assignment Description: ==

== The best part of this project is: == === Making the poster. That was really fun. === == What I learned when making this project: == I learned how to a lot more on Paint.

One thing I would change in this project:
=== That we could copy and paste more. It helps me because I CAN'T draw. ===

After doing this project I know how to:
Type faster and learn how to work on paint a lot better than before.

** 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 ** = =

[[file:6th Grade Website Review.doc]]
== Assignment Description: == === I got to go to Great Websites For Kids and pick out a website to create a review in the website. I chose Dance Mat Typing because I remembered it from last year. ===

== The best part of this project is: == === I don't really know. I don't have a favorite part. ===

== What I learned when making this project: == === I learned more about Dance Mat Typing, and I remember now how to upload a file. ===

One thing I would change in this project:
=== Nothing. It was really easy and quick. === = After doing this project I know how to: = = Upload a project. Like a document or a link. = = = = = = 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 moviethen nobody else can make money from that idea without your permission. There are also rules in school that prevent students from copying other people's writing and submiting it as their own ideas.**

**The difference between copyright and copyright infringement:** Copyright is the law and Copyright Infringement is breaking the law. **Definitions:** **__Fair use- A law that says you can use someone else's idea's if you give them credit.__** **__Public Domain- When something belongs to the public after the creator dies.__** **__Plagiarism- When someone takes credit for someone else's ideas or work.__** **__Royalty- When some pays to sell their copyrighted things.__**

Link to: US Copyright Office