BrendanB

= **STUDENT NAME:**BRENDAN B = = =

== 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 nascar driver because it looks fun. I also want this job because for every race you win you get lots of money.
=== Your Diigo Link ===

[[file:Brendan's All About Me PowerPoint.ppt]]
== Assignment Description: == . I had to make an all about me power point. It had to include a title, an attention grabber, a slide on your hobbies, and a slide on your travels.

==The best part of this project is: == === === The best part of this project was getting to show what you like and getting to express yourself. I also liked getting to show what web sites I get on the most. ==What I learned when making this project: ==

I learned that making a PowerPoint is fun and can be a lot of work to look good. I also learned that you can make things pop up vand fade in and even fly in. == One thing I would change in this project: ==

The only thing I would change is the number of slides. I would change it because it would be super easy to just do four slides and say you are done and do something else.

= After doing this project I know how to: = Make powerpoints look good. I also learned how to insert photos into a powerpoint.

= **Project Two: Visual Organizers** =

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media type="custom" key="13548696" == Assignment Description: ==

We needed to create thoughts on how to help a family raise money to pay for a new house.
== The best part of this project is: ==

The best part of the project was to be able to come up with fun ideas. I really liked this project. == What I learned when making this project: ==

I learned what bubbl.us is used for. I also learned how to make a bubbl.us sheet. == One thing I would change in this project: One thing I would change was the required bubbles because 15 is a couple to many. But it is still fairly easy.==

[[file:Brendan Burdick Brochure..pub]]
== Assignment Description: == === In this assignment you were required to make a brochure on cyber bullying and how handle it. You needed to have some facts and some pics. for detail. ===

== The best part of this project is: == === The best part of this project is being able to stop cyber bullying and giving kids tips on how to stop it. That is the best part of this project. ===

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

One thing I would change in this project:
=== I wouldn't change a thing. I think this project was pefect. ===

= After doing this project I know how to: = = make a brochure on microsoft publisher. I also learned how to make a greeting card online. = =media type="custom" key="15195140"= Educreations
 * ASIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:** In this project we had to record an educreation oncyber bullying and how to avoid or stop it. We had to make it interesting so we added pictures.

THE BEST PART OF THIS PROJECT IS: the best parrot his project is being able to help people with cyber bullying. I thought this was verykind and helpful.


 * WHAT I LEARNED WHEN MAKING THIS PROJECT:** I learned thatbullying becoming a very controversial topic in America lately. It very bad and it is a growing problem.


 * ONE THING I WOULD CHANGE IN THIS PROJECT:** I WOULD HAVE CHANGED THE AMOUNT OF SENTENCES REQUIRED. I I would change it because some people might be shy and not want to do it.

= Assignment four: Internet saftey. = = media type="custom" key="17199998" = = = = = = = = We had to create a video on the ipads about internet safety. My group did identity theft and what to do if it does happen. We had to create a script and practice it til we had it memorized. After that we video taped it on the ipads. We had to come up with five facts about it and we also had to make sure people could undestand it. =
 * AFTER DOING THIS PROJECT I NOW KNOW HOW TO** WORK EDUCREATION. I never would have know how to work it unless the teachers taught us first.

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

I really enjoy paint because it is fun and easy to use.
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== What I learned when making this project: ==

One thing I would change in this project:
=== Is the making of the video. I didn't like having to post the video on youtube because now the whole world can see it. === = After doing this project I know how to: = = Deal with identity theft. I also know how to make a poster on paint. =

= = = = = = = 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 can make money without your permission. There are also rules in school that prevent students from copying other peoples writing and submiting it as their own idea.**

**The difference between copyright and copyright infringement is** **when someone other than the owner of something uses the owners work for their own use it is called copyright** **infringement. Copyright is the right given to the originator or assignee to print, publish, perform or film something.**

**Definitions:**

**__Fair use- The conditions under which you can use material that is copyright by someone else without paying royalties.__**

**__Public Domain-__** Is a state of belonging to or being available to the public completely.

**__Plagiarism-__** When someone uses someone elses work and takes the credit for it.

**__Royalty-__** When someone uses a copyright and pays the creator money from proceeds.

Link to: US Copyright Office