AaronM

= **Student Name:** Aaron = = =

== 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....... ===

When I grow up I want to be a person who makes a lot of money (im not sure what i want to be, i just want money). Because i like money.
=== Your Diigo Link ===

== Assignment Description: ==

A powerpoint about me. (about)things i like.
== The best part of this project is: ==

Looking up images! I like looking up images.
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== What I learned when making this project: ==

= 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** = = media type="custom" key="13543070" = = =

== Assignment Description: ==

The visual organizers I did were about cedar-point and a fundraiser. If you want to see it click in the link above.
== The best part of this project is: == The best part of this project was getting on cedar-point.com. Because i liked looking at rides. == What I learned when making this project: ==

I learned a few things making the PowerPoint. One is I learned how to underline words

One thing I would change in this project:
One thing I would change is, not having to create an attention grabber on the first slide. (Mine was/is cheesy) == After doing this project I know how to: Use bubbl.us. (I can make bubbles now and stuff. ==

**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**

== Assignment Description: A brochure of what you shouldnt be doing online. (10 rules of nettique.) ==

== The best part of this project is: Getting images. (I like looking up images) ==

== What I learned when making this project: I learned a few things. But one thing I learned was the ten rules of nettique. ==

== One thing I would change in this project: I would change it because i dont really like brochures. (For this kind of thing.) == === ===

= After doing this project I know how to: I now know how to use Microsoft publisher. I also know how to make a brochure = =// educreations //= media type="custom" key="15403562" = = =** The best part of this project is: The best part was finding images. I also liked writing stuff. **= =** What i learned when making this project: I learned that there is a app called educreations. I also learned a little bit more about cyber-bullying. **= =** One thing i would change in this project: I would change the topic. We have been working on cyber bullying for ever! **= =** After doing this project I know how to: I know how to use the ipad better. I also know how to use educreations. **= = = ** 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
== I learned that ID theft is worse than i imagined! If someone gets your ID they could access your credit cards. They can also get personal information from you. If your identity is stolen you need to contact the angency that issued the stolen document, then cancel it, and get a new one. ==

== Assignment Description: Me and my partners make a movie about ID theft. IT is then privatley uploaded to YouTube. Then I make a poster about ID theft. It also tells you why ID theft is serious. ==

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

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

One thing I would change in this project:
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** 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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One thing I would change in this project:
=== === = 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.....** **The difference between copyright and copyright infringement: "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 your permission. There are also rules in school that prevent students from copying other people's writimg and submitting it as their own idea."**

**Definitions:**

**__Fair use-__** legal doctrine that portions of copyrighted materials may be used without permission of the copyright owner provided the use is fair and reasonable, does not substantially impair the value of the materials, and does not curtail the profits reasonably expected by the owner

**__Public Domain-__** The state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole.

**__Plagiarism-__** The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

**__Royalty-__** Compensation for the use of property, usually copyrighted works, patented inventions, or natural resources, expressed as a percentage of receipts from using the property or as a payment for each unit produced. Copyright infrinchment is the violation of copyright. While copyright is the law.

Link to: US Copyright Office