KatelynC

Katelyn == 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 figuring out new things. ===

When I grow up I want to be a Writer, because I like to write and I think it's fun.
=== Your Diigo Link ===

My Digital Footprint
If someone just looked at your Diigo page, what would they think? I think they might think I'm fun and creative..

== Assignment Description: ==

My Slideshow has all the details about me. It would tell you what I am interested in and what I do for fun.
== The best part of this project is: == === === The best part is that you get to know me better. Some people don't know me so well. == What I learned when making this project: == I learned how to make a cool slideshow. I knew how to make one, but I didn't know all the things you could put on it.

I would change the first slide of the slideshow. I would change it because I really don't like the background of it.

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: == Bubbl.us is a website where you make bubbles. You also put a main subject and branch things off from it.

== The best part of this project is: == The best part is choosing what to put in the bubbles.

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

I learned how to make bubbles. I didn't think Bubbl.us would be like a organizer thing.

One thing I would change in this project:
I would change the main subject like we had to use. Like Cedar Point and Fun day fundraiser. 

After doing this project I know how to:

Go to Bubbl.us and choose a main subject.Also branch off of it with other things.
**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:Katelyns Cyberbullying Brochure.pub]]
== Assignment Description: ==

We did a brochure of how to prevent cyber bullying. I didn't think we were gonna have fun doing this project!
== The best part of this project is: ==

Getting to use different things on the brochure. But there's a lot of different things to put on the brochure. == What I learned when making this project: ==

One thing I would change in this project:
=== ===

I would change the subject that we had to use in the project. I liked the subject, but it wasn't the best one.
= 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 ** = =

[[file:Katelyn's internet safety poster.bmp]]
== Assignment Description: ==

We did a Internet Safety poster. To make kids learn how to be safe online.
== The best part of this project is: == === === The best part is we get to create our own computer. We got to make our computer what we wanted it to look like. === What I learned when making this project: === What I learned was how to use paint. Theres a lot of cool things to do on paint.

One thing I would change in this project:
=== ===

I wouldn't change anything because I liked this project. I liked it because we could have fun in paint.
= 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 ** = =

== Assignment Description: == === === We got to pick a website. We had to do a review about the website and tell if it's good or not. == The best part of this project is: == === === The best part of this project is that we get to explore throughout different websites. I had fun looking through the websites.

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

One thing I would change in this project:
=== ===

I would change the websites. The websites are for all little kids.
= After doing this project I know how to: = =I know how to pick a websites from websites for fun. I didn't think there was gonna be so many websites on there.= = = = = = 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:**

**Definitions:**

**__Fair use-__** **__Public Domain-__** **__Plagiarism-__** **__Royalty-__**

Link to: US Copyright Office

Project Eight: Google Search Strategies
Browser: A person who looks casually through publications or Web sites or at things for sale. Website: A computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web Query: A question, esp. one addressed to an official or organization. URL: Uniform (or universal) resource locator, the address of a World Wide Web page.