ColtonK

=**Student Name: Colton **=

==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 things about working on the computer is changing the color of, and the font. My favorite subject in school is math and scocial studies. When I grow up I want to drive a semi and haul corn and crops like my real dad, because I've went with him before and it looks like a job I'd want to do. My bookmarks

Assignment Description:
The All About Me Powerpoint was slides about myself.The slides were accomplishments, hobbies, travels, goals, links, and interests.

==The best part of this project is:== The best part was making the slides and puting the pictures on them.

==What I learned when making this project:== I learned how to use Google advanced Image Search and how to make changes to my slides.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would change how many slides there were and the amount of time we had. =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 If a person were to look at my websites they might think I like games. Also they’ll think I do my job in class and go to the acquired websites.

Project Two: Visual Organizers
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You had to make a main idea rectangle, then make categories in other rectangles, and put the actual figures in another one. ======

==The best part of this project is:== The best part of this was selecting the bubble color. Also selecting the text color.

==What I learned when making this project:== I learned how to change the size of my bubble. Also how to add a bubble.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would change the subject of the first organizer. The fundraiser funday organizer.

=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 **


 * 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:
We had to pick a topic about cyber bullying. Then we made a brochure listing things about you topic and put graphics and a contact me at number or email.

==The best part of this project is:== The best part of this project was puting the pictures on the pages about cyber bullying. But the pictures were hard to find in advanced image search.

==What I learned when making this project:== I learned how to use a microsoft page that allows you to make brochures, postcards, etc. also you could make calenders, envelopes, banners, newsletters.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would change nothing about this project. I didnt really strugle so therefor nothing in my mind wasnt needing a change. =After doing this project I know how to:= 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
 * 6-8.DC.1-7**

=Project four: Internet Safety Poster=

Assignment Description:
<span style="background-color: #eb0a0a; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The internet safety poster was in paint. We had to make five statements about how to be safe online, a title, and an optional picture.

The best part of this project is:
<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The best part of this project was making my picture of the computer. I also liked drawing the rough coppie.

==What I learned when making this project:== <span style="background-color: #008000; color: #5f1111; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">I learned how to save picture as in the right click pop up. Also I learned how to make colored text boxes.

==One thing I would change in this project:== <span style="background-color: #5f1111; color: #008000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">I wouldn't change anything. I was okay with all the rules.

=After Doing This Project I know how to:= =Project Five: Website Review=

Assignment Description:
<span style="background-color: #808080; color: #531bb6; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">We had to look up a website and look at how it works and what you can do on it. Then you had to answer the questions on the website review page.

The best part of this project is:
<span style="background-color: #531bb6; color: #808080; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The best part of this project was playing the games on the website. The reason we had to play the games is because we needed to find out what you do so we could like it or dislike it.

==What I learned when making this project:== <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #f36b12; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">I learned about the website funbrain and how fun it is. Also I found out how to use funbrain.

==One thing I would change in this project:== <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">I would change the selections of games. I don't think there is many other game sites we're aloud to use.

=After Doing This Project I know how to:=

=Project Six: Be Legal Be Fair= 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. ||

<span style="background-color: #808080; color: #2ce8db; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">" 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 writing and submitting it as their own idea." <span style="background-color: #808080; color: #f36b12; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The difference between copyright and copyright infringement is short and easy to remember. Copyright is when your ideas are protected. Copyright infringement is when someone steals your ideas without telling you and having your permission to do so. <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The amount of work thats allowed to be used or provided from the origional work. <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">What consists of work that are not protected by copyright. <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The taking or copying of someones work and taking the credit. <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">The right to use others ideas by a percentage of receipts or by paying for each unit. <span style="background-color: #f36b12; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">[|copyright office] = = media type="file" key="bolts movie maker.wmv" width="200" height="104"
 * **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. ||