IT final post

Q1: List 5 things you have learnt this semester?

• How to make and use a blog
• How to create memes
• How to use the snipping tool
• How to plan a trip on tripadvisor
• How to edit photos

Q2: What website/app did you most enjoy?

I most enjoyed using memegenerator. I never knew how to make memes and it is really fun and easy to use. It was also great how the website showed you other peoples memes.

Q3: What have you been pushed to do that you found challenging, yet have achieved?

What I did find challenging this semester was finding out how to use websites without someone telling me how to use it. I faced this challenge by exploring the website as best I could.

Q4: What would you change in future Y8 IT courses?

I would change that we got more class time to do the things and that there was a bit more instruction in how to use the websites.

Q5: What other websites/apps would you have liked to explore?

I would like to have explored a simple game making website.

Q6: Get a parent to comment on this blog!

Picture editing

PicMonkey and Inpaint

1.PicMonkey lets you edit photos. It lets you add backgrounds and things onto the picture. It lets you change the style of the picture. Also it lets you take stuff out to make a spot the difference thing.
2. From this............

                                                                    
                                                                       .......to this

                                                                 Spot the differences!

 3. http://www.picmonkey.com/?utm_expid=54526581-14.z28JiMSASTe2DlAFJ1wmzw.0&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dpicmonkey%26src%3DIE-TopResult%26FORM%3DIETR02%26conversationid%3D 
4. You could use this to make posters for school things. Also when you have a photo for a project but you need to take something out.
5.It was easy to use. It gives you all the tools to use. Although some tools were unable to be used because you had to actually purchase the program.

Prezi

Prezi

1. Prezi is a super complex presentation generator. It lets you make presentations that zoom in/out, move, play videos, etc.
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3. https://prezi.com/7hnootfntng0/edit/#16
4. You could use this in any subject that wants you to make a PowerPoint. Mainly IT. Or you could use this in CED, English etc.
5.It is easy to use. No challenges except that I had to look up a you tube video to put a video into  Prezi. Lots of instructions.  

Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor

1. tripadvisor lets you find cheap hotels. Also it lets you find attractions as well as retaurants and other things.

3. http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-g293983-Activities-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District.html
4. you could use this in not many subjects. Unless they need you to make an itinerary.
5. I did not face any difficulties. E$xcept that it is hard to find a certain hotel.

Identity theft

Methods of identity theft:

• Phishing: sending e-mails from your bank asking for passwords. In Australia we have lost a lot of money to identity theft in the last 10 years.
• Phone calls: Calls from your company saying someone has broken into your account and ask for your passwords.
• steal you wallet which usually has drivers licence, money, credit cards and personal info.

Other methods:

• Dumpster diving: thieves go through your trash for personal info in e-mails you have deleted
• Change of address: thieves change your address so all your mail goes to them.
• Mail theft: Stealing your mail from your front door out of your letter box
• Overlay: thieves can install things into ATM's so when you insert the card the information is sent straight to them.

Bad things that can happen if your identity is stolen:

• Thieves can take money out of your accounts and leave you in debt.
• They can go on a shopping spree with your money
• They can ruin your reputation for when you are trying to get a job.
• Give you a bad driving reputation.

Behaviours that can deter thieves from stealing your identity:

• Not have any accounts or passwords in the first place
• Cancel credit cards and other things if stolen
• Get identity theft prevention programs or software protection
• Protect purse and wallet at all times
• Monthly check credit card usage
• Cancel credits you aren't using
• Shred personal documents

Fakebook and SMS generator

Fakebook

1. Fakebook is like Facebook except fake. It lets you make a false profile that is private. You design everything from posts-comments. Also lets you make a fake SMS between people.

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3. http://www.classtools.net/FB/1966-59awgX      http://www.classtools.net/SMS/index.php
4. You could not use this in any subjects. Unless they require you to use fake Facebook. Maybe in home group to show how to be safe on Facebook. Or in a subject that wants you to make fake SMS's
5. I did not face any troubles. Although there is a lot of adds. I saved it and did not lose my progress like some others did.

Explain everything

Explain everything

1. Explain everything is an app that lets you make tutorials. You can record your voice and write at the same time.
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3.   https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/explain-everything/id431493086
4.You could use this in maths to explain certain math stuff. Also in any other subjects that require you to make tutorials.
5. I only faced one complication, I could not get it onto computer. Other than that it is easy to use. Great tutorial maker.