Test Review

1)            The last few weeks we have been discussing ID Theft, Copyright, Creative Commons, and other related topics.  Below is a list of vocabulary terms you need to know.   Some of these terms you already have in your notes, some you don't.  On your blog create two lists.  1- terms you already have in your notes and 2- terms you don’t have in your notes – give the meaning of terms not in your notes.

Vocabulary Terms to know: Creative Commons, intellectual property, copyright, public domain, freeware, shareware, open source, attribution, commercial use, derivative, share-alike, firewall, virus, hacking, piracy, malware, phishing, identity theft, data back-ups, cloud, cookies (as pertaining to computers and Internet search), and filesharing.

2)            Federal Trade Commission – what are the duties of FTC.  How does copyright and CC fall into this category? 

From this point and above is a post on your blog - due today (Wednesday).  Time permitting you may start #3 - test review on Google docs. 

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Be prepared for a MAJOR TEST NEXT Monday, October 31 over topics covered so far this term. 

File management - network drives, local drive, portable drives.  How to save to each, create folders and move files around.

Password security

iGoogle and features of iGoogle - cloud computing, file sharing, chat, personal desktop, calendar, to do list for organization, RSS feeds, etc.

Social Bookmarking - Delicious - purpose, advantages of using, how to search, tags, and importance of tags.

Blogs - how to post, how to embed html code, theme, gadgets/widgets, edit posts, follow other blogs, security code, dashboard and features of dashboard

Email - signature, send/receive, attach documents, spam, guard against viruses via email

Podcast - define, purpose of Podcast, how to search for Podcasts of interests, how to create own Podcast:  how to use Audacity (save, record, export as wav or MP3), how to upload to "Podbean", grab embed code and post on blog.

Online Safety, Netiquette, Anti-bullying, Copyright, Creative Commons, Photo Sharing and editing sites such as Flickr and Picnik.

60 Question tests worth 60 test points.

3) Using iGoogle docs Create a 20 question Review - Criticle thinking questions.  Save document as MidTerm Review.  Spell check and proofread - on Thursday we'll be sharing this with others.

Copy and Paste your questions on a new document - Save as "Your first and last name Mid Term Review Key".  Answer all your questions.

Share your document (not email) with me using  janice.lang@bedford.k12.mi.us .

Due by Friday.  October 26, 2011

Copyright music and lyrics

Response to the following should be posted on your own personal blog.  Include the URL of the web sites you used to answer the questions.  Post on teacher's blog that you have completed the assignment. 

Assignment:  Research the law on Copyright for music and lyrics.  When you write music when do you have copyrights?  How long do you have copyrights?  What does having copyright to music or lyrics really mean?  In the US what is the current year for Public Domain music?  What is the difference between public domain and proof of public domain?  In your own words list rules for copyright music and lyrics. 

Find one famous case on music or lyrics copyright infridgement - summerize. 

ID Theft

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What's on your IPod?

Your blog assignment for the week is to create a podcast with both music and voice recording. I thought a fun topic might be to talk about the types of music you listen to. What type of music do you have on your IPod?

Now, when recording music we must follow copyright laws. How much of a song can you legally copy for school purposes?  Ten percent, that's right, (10%).  How does that equate:  a 3 minute song is 180 seconds long - so we can legally copy 18 seconds (or less) and still be within the legal limit of the copyright law.   

Your assignment:  Create a podcast where you discuss the music you like and give us five sample songs.   Give us details of what you like about the music. What draws you to the music - is it the lyrics, music or something else?  How do you feel when listening to the music?  Are you energized or relaxed?  Another twist would be to discuss your favorite band/group/singer. You must have five sample songs. 

Use Audacity for your recordings.  You may complete some of this at home and save to a Flash drive.  Your finished Podcast must be posted on your Blog no later than Sunday night, October 16, 2011.  

Grade:  This assignment is worth 20 test points. You will be graded on the quality of your recordings - is your voice clear and interesting to listen to?  Can we understand what you are saying?  Does your topic match the assignment given?  Are you giving us details on what you like about the music?  Did you provide samples of at least five songs.  Did you follow copyright law?  Did you post your Podcast on your blog within the time frame allowed.  Enjoy!

ID Theft

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IDENTITY THEFT

IDENTITY THEFT

1)    Read this Article on Identity Theft.

2)    Answer the following questions in paragraph form. Be sure to use proper grammar and spelling on your post. 

o   What mistakes did this woman make to have her identity stolen?

o   Why do you feel ID Theft is such a common problem these days?

o   What type of documents or personal belongings would someone have to obtain to steal a person’s identity?

o   What are some ideas that you would suggest to someone to protect their identity from being stolen.

o   Who do you think is to blame, the person stealing the identity, or the person who is not protecting themselves from identity theft?

3)    Your post should be to YOUR blog. 

4)    Now set up RSS feed using your Google Read to 4 student blogs from our class – two people below your name on class list and two of your choice.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/12/AR2008011200275.html?wpisrc=newsletter

Emerging Technology

Last week we looked at emerging technology of the QR’s and discussed various ways companies are using QR in advertisement.  This week you are presented with the challenge of finding other emerging technology that are being used or have potential of being used.  Discuss the technology and how it’s being used or its potential use.  This must be based on research.  Provide links to all your sources.  This assignment will be posted on your own personal blog.  When it’s completed, on my blog post your name and link to your blog.  This assignment is due by Sunday night October 9, 2011.