Naomi1

My name is Naomi and I am a student at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. I enjoy reading and writing (though I am not very good at it) and my tastes range from thrillers to love stories. I love camping and the beach, and I love that I live in a state where I can go to the mountains and the beach in the same day. I live in Long Beach, and have for about 3/4 of my life. I really like watching television, which also ranges from romantic comedies to crime dramas. Music is one of my passions, though I can't sing or play a note, and I really enjoy just hanging out with my friends. I have a close-knit family, and I love them to pieces.

=Topic 1:Blogging=

Activity 2, Number 4 and 4A
__Video: Blogging:__ From this video I discovered how much blogging has changed the way people post and receive news. I learned that blogging has made it so new can be more personal and receive an audience for their chosen topic. I also discovered that setting up and maintaining a blog is fairly easy. In addition, the video showed me some of the different blogs there are, and I was surprised at the diversity that exists. Overall, I believe that this video gave a great view of blogging in a short amount of time. __Video: Post to be Private:__ This video showcased the idea that watching what we post and who we add on social media pages is always necessary. It addressed the topic of only adding people you know in real life, because they may not be who they seem. It also points out that you should watch what you post in case you give out too much personal information. The video acknowledges the danger of social media in a short and to the point way. __Video: Social Networking:__ The video first addressed the idea that on social media, you should only add your friends to your page, which I believe makes the internet much, much more safe. The video then goes into how social media pages affect your future because colleges and jobs check your pages before they consider hiring or accepted you. It also lightly touches on how people with your information can easily become predators and threaten or harass you. This video touches on the important reasons to keep your social media page private, and to watch what your post, if not for your safety, then for your future. __Video: Protecting Online Reputations:__ From this video, I learned about the dangers of posting personal or embarrassing things on the internet. I discovered that the internet scans all web pages, so even if I were to take down a picture or post, it could still be out there. I was also made aware of the reputation I could be putting out there of my friends and family, and that just because it is funny at the time, doesn't mean it won't come back and hurt them later in life. This video approached the subject of online reputations in a way that was to the point and very effective.

=Topic 2: Digital Citizenship=

Activity 2: "A Tale of Two Footprints" Post.
The short video, "A Tale of Two Footprints," successfully contrasted two different people and the effect they left behind. The first, Goldilocks, symbolizes those who are not careful of what they post, or who post harmful things. Through this example, the creator of the video explains how inconsiderate people are unwelcomed in many enviorments. The second example, Snow White, symbolizes people who do positive things with the privelege of the internet. From this video, I have decided that, between both outcomes, I would much rather do good things on the internet, rather than ruing my reputation and be harmful to others.

Activity 4: My Digital Footprint Post
I recently looked myself up online and was slightly surprised on the information I was able to find, more so through Google images than through the web search. I found several pictures of me from my social media profiles, though I was more surprised to find books I've read online. I also discovered pictures that I had taken, though that is the extent of my findings. There was more information on other people sharing my name online than there was of me in the web search. In order to ensure that I am not faced with embarrassing or shameful findings of myself on the internet, I will use the knowledge I have gained from videos about online reputations and digital footprints to decide what is and isn't a smart thing to post in the long run.

Activity 5: Public Relations Word Cloud on Aspect of Digital Citizenship


=Topic 4: Images and Giving Credit=

Activity 1: Copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons
From the short film I was able to better understand the definitions for copyright, public domain, and fair use. Copyright means that if a person has a copyright on books, plays, music, dance, movies and pictures, anyone who wishes to use that work has to have permission from the owner. However, it is only for a set amount of time. After that period of time, the work falls into the public domain, which means anyone can use it. Fair use means that there are limitations for copyright. It states that you can use a small amount of copyright work in order to report news, teach, create a parody, or as a critical comment. However, it depends of the amount of work borrowed, the nature of the work borrowed, and it can't change the original works value.

Images Activity 2: Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a convenient way to use work and allow others to use your work. It provides a license for people to say exactly which parts of the work the owner will allow people to use. After the owner of the work answers a few question, Creative Commons will give them a license that clearly states what people can and can't do with their work.

Images Activity 4: Citation and Reflection on images, process, and cites
Image: ' [|Twisterella] ' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124300615@N01/345964766 I chose the image above because I have always wanted a hairless cat. Image: ' [|Aquamarine 10] ' http://www.flickr.com/photos/39957121@N02/6929756529 I chose the above image because aquamarine is my birthstone and I find it very pretty. Image: ' Tulips in my Kitchen ' http://www.flickr.com/photos/26936994@N04/3186531482 I chose the above image because tulips are my favorite flower and purple is one of my favorite colors. I found the three above pieces from the flikrcc search because I found it the easiest to navigate. However, I found it unorganized and it was hard to find exactly what I was looking for. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print Digital ID: (digital file from original neg.) ggbain 36537 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.36537 I believe that the above photo is a copyright work because it is from the original negative and there is nothing that states that it is free for commercial use or to modify.

= AASL Top 25 Sites: My Five Favorites =

1. **Wonderopolis **
I found this site to be extremely fascinating. It has a surplus of interesting facts that I would not have even bothered to search. I also liked that you do not need to register to view the information. The site provides videos and typed information, which I found especially helpful.

2. **smore **
I liked this website because it is an easy way to make flyers. I also appreciate that it is free. It is easy to navigate as well. However, you do have to register and provide an email address.

3. **FlipSnack **
I enjoyed this website because it is an easy way to make flip books. I like that it does not require registration unless you want to be able to find it. I also like that you can use both jpegs and pdfs, as most computers are able to use jpegs, but not all can use pdfs. It is also nice that it is free of charge.

4. **LitPick **
As someone who enjoys reading very much, I find sites like this enjoyable. I like how anybody can leave a review. This site allows for people to read ebooks, but I had/have trouble figuring out how to navigate it. It requires registration and a sponsor, which I found inconvenient. However, it does have an easy way to find the ebooks on Amazon, which is convenient.

5. **TEDEd **
This program is great! You can leave comments on the video and create multiple choice AND open ended questions. It is easy to navigate, and provides step by step instructions. It does, however, require registration and confirmation by email. On the plus side, its free!

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