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 * Student Name: Conner **

==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 subject is computers! What I want to be when I grow up is a Sub maker at Subway. My Bookmarks

Assignment Description:
We had to make 4 slides in a PowerPoint about ourselves. We had to use lots of Clip Art and discription.

==The best part of this project is:== The best thing we got to do was use clip art.

==What I learned when making this project:== What I learned when making this was how to make links.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would add another slide with clip art. =After doing this project I know how to:= Make a good powerpoint.

Project Two: Visual Organizers
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Assignment Description:
We made two graphs on Bubbl.us about Cedar Point rides and a fundraiser.

==The best part of this project is:== Making the Cedar Point graph.

==What I learned when making this project:== I learned how to use Bubbl.us and how to make the graphs.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would make bigger graphs. =After doing this project I know how to:= Use Bubbl.us and make graphs. 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

Assignment Description:
I made a brochure about how to stop or prevent cyberbullying.

==The best part of this project is:== Filling up the flaps with words. I also liked the new pictures I found on Clip art and Google.

==What I learned when making this project:== How to make a good brochure. And how to not place things on where the brochure is supposed to be folded.

==One thing I would change in this project:== I would change the font size. I would also change the amount of pictures I had. =After doing this project I know how to:= Make a brochure on Microsoft Publisher. I also know how to not put the pictures on the folding spots. 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 Saftey Poster=

‍‍Assignment Description:
We made a poster in paint about staying safe online. We used different tools on it like the text box tool and the circle making tool.

==‍‍The best part of this project is:== The best part was using paint itself. I also thought it was cool to make the different shapes.

==‍‍What I learned when making this project:== What I learned was how to use paint, because at home, I have GIMP2. I also learned how to make custom colors.

==‍‍One thing I would change in this project:== I would take more time on the pictures. I would also want alittle more room for things.

=‍After Doing This Project I know how to:= Use the basics of paint. I also know how to make computers in paint. :)

=Project five: Website review= =Project six: Be legal, Be 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 else can make money from that dea without your permission. There are also rules in school that prevent students from copyingother people's writing and submitting it as their own idea."

Copyright is made of laws that protect you from being copied by others. Copyright infringement is the act of breaking those laws.

Fair use: Using ideas or things under copyright fairly. (ex. Students can use 30 seconds of a song for a project.)

Public domain: A website that has things that are free to the public.

Plagiarism: Taking someone else's idea and using them as your own.

Royalty: Compensation of other things. [|Copyright website]



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