MadelynnH

= ** Student Name: Madelynn** = == 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 computers is I can move at my own pace and turn things in when I am finished and move on to the next project. My favorite subject is computers because I don't find it very challenging and I like it. I want to be a lawyer or an architect when I grow up. [|My Bookmarks]

Assignment Description:
We all had to describe what our acclomplishments and future goals might be, travels, etc. We also had to describe stuff like our hobbies, and links to websites we like to go to. I did just that.

== The best part of this project is: == The best part of this project was being able to create a presentation with my own mouse. It makes me feel really smart.

== **What I learned when making this project:** == I learned how to create a PowerPoint and do advanced searches on Google.com. I also learned how to create a link on a ppt.

== One thing I would change in this project: == I would want to do more slides but it is technically already turned in. = 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

Assignment Description:
Cedar Point: We needed to organize water rides, thrill rides, and roller coasters all at []. Fun Day Fundraiser: We needed to organize everything we might need to raise money for a family who's home had just burned down.

== The best part of this project is: == The best part of this project was to be able to create things like this without having to print off sheets like in 1st-3rd grade. I really like creating things.

**What I learned when making this project:**
How to create things without someone creating them for you. It makes you feel more independant. == One thing I would change in this project: == If I had more time, I would have put other __types__ of rides. Or maybe just more rides in the same categories.

= 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:
Our assignment was to make a brochure about cyber bullying. We had to pick a topic from bspielman.wikispaces.com and do the brochure about that.

== The best part of this project is: == The best part of this project was being able to create something that many, many people might read in the future. I hope that happens. Who doesn't want something they created to go to the world?

**What I learned when making this project:**
I learned that you can make all sorts of stuff with microsoft publisher. I also learned how to make a brochure without just drawing it. == One thing I would change in this project: == I would want to change the topic. I would've wanted to choose our topic (as long s it was appropiate) and tell Mrs. Spielman, then do the brochure. I'll admit that would be a little complicated.

= 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 had to use paint to make a poster with a large picture about internet safety. We had to list at least five facts about how to stay safe online. == The best part of this project is: == The best part about this project was that I was able to be creative on paint aslong as it was topic/school appropriate. Paint is awesome but it just comes with the computer, you can't install it. == **What I learned when making this project:** == I learned that paint is awesome! No, I learned that you can make alot of responsible things with paint.

== One thing I would change in this project: == Truth be told, I wouldn't change anything. Just kidding, I would put more on the poster, but I'm out of time.

= 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 = =

Project Six: Be Legal & Fair
In America, ideas that you create are protected by copyright laws. If you create a book, song, painting, architectural designs, or movie then nobody else can money from that idea without your permission. There are rules in school that prevent students from copying other peoples writing and submitting it as their own idea. Copyright is the set of laws that protect the work. Copyright enfringement is when you break those laws. fair use: people may use portions of copyrighted material public domain: it consists of works that aren't protected by copyright plagiarism: taking someones work or ideas and saying they are yours royalty: getting paid to use natural resources, patented inventions, and property

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