EamonM

= **Student Name:** Eamon =

== 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.......Playing Terraria on my computer. Because its really fun. ===

When I grow up I want to be.... A very famous Architect. because....... I have always liked legos and the desings of buildings.
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Project one: All About Me Power Point

 * 1) We have to make a power point about ourselves. There has to be 5 slides.

[[file:Eamon's power point.ppt]]
== Assignment Description: ==

== The best part of this project is: ==
 * 1) I could put anything I wanted on it. I put cool things on it.

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== What I learned when making this project: ==
 * 1) How to use Microsoft Power point 2010. How to change transitions.

One thing I would change in this project:

 * 1) You could make it about anything you wanted. It could be as many slides as you want.

= 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: We use bubbl.us to make visual organizers. We made two organizers about Cedar Point and a fundraiser. ==

== The best part of this project is:It was fun and easy. You made it independently. ==

== What I learned when making this project:How to use bubbl.us. How to make widgets on bspielman. ==

== One thing I would change in this project:It would be about whatever you want. You didn't need to make it on Bubbl.us. ==

== After doing this project I know how to:use and make visual organizers on bubbl.us. Also how to put widgets on bspielman. ==

**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:cyber bullying.pub]]
== Assignment Description: == === We make a brochure about cyber bullying. You facts about cyberbullying in it. ===

== The best part of this project is:You can put good pictures in it. You had a little bit of freedom of choice. ==

== What I learned when making this project:How to use Microsoft publisher. How to make a brochure. ==

== One thing I would change in this project:You can have as many pages as you want. You can put anyting you know about cyberbullying in it. == === ===

= After doing this project I know how to:I know how to use Microsoft Publisher. How to make a brochure on the computer. = = = ** 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 Four: Internet safety
==In this project I learned a lot about internet saftey. But not a lot about using an iPad. I learned that you should only post thinhs you would say in person. Also, to think before you think. I learned how to make videos also. I already knew most of this stuff because I have an iPad at home. Also, I had learned stuff about internet saftey.media type="custom" key="17203722"== == Assignment Description: ==

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

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

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=== === = After doing this project I know how to: = = = = = = = = 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 coptright 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 writing and submittion it as ththeur own idea.** **The difference between copyright and copyright infringement:**

**Definitions:**

**__Fair use-__** is a limitation and exception granted by copyright law to the authoer of the creative work. **__Public Domain-__**
 * The state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole
 * Not subject to copyright
 * - the photograph had been in the //public domain// for 15 years
 * - public-domain software
 * Public land
 * - a grazing permit on //public domain//

**__Plagiarism-__**
 * The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

**__Royalty-__** A sum of money paid to a patentee for the use of a patent or to an author or composer for each copy of a book sold or for each public performance of a work Link to: US Copyright Office