How to...
A little technical help for the virtual fair.
Creating a PDF
PDF creation is built into most systems and should be accessible to all
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Print the slideshow
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In the printer menu choose the PDF option
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Print
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You will be prompted to name the file and save location
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Select and continue to save the file (works for Windows and Mac)
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Google Slides
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Print the slideshow​
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In the destination field select "Save as PDF"
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Print
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You will be prompted to name the file and save location
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Select and continue to save the file name
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Other presentation software should follow a similar process​
Creating a Video
Creating a video is available through the operating system or through an app
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Chromebook
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Select the App Launcher/search button (the little circle usually in the bottom left corner of the screen)​
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Type "Camera" into the search box.
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Select the Camera app at the top of the list to open the camera in "Photo" mode
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Select "Video
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Push the red button to start recording
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Record your presentation
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Press the red button again to end the recording
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The video will be stored in the "downloads" folder on the Chromebook, it should also be shown in the videos section of the file picker
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Windows
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Open the Camera App from the start menu​ to open the camera in "Photo" mode
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Click the video icon
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Click the video icon again to begin recording
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Record your presentation
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Click the red button to end the recording
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Your video should be stored in the "Camera Roll" Folder under the "Pictures Folder" in the file picker.
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Mac
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Android (may vary depending on the phone manufacturer)
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Open the Camera App​
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Select the video mode
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Press the record button (usually red) to start recording.
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Record your presentation
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Press the record button (usually red) to stop recording
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Your video should be in your camera roll
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iOS
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Open the camera app​
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Select the video mode
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Press the record button
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Record your presentation
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Press the button to stop recording
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Your presentation should be in the Camera Roll
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Uploading Your Video and Providing a Link
You will need to select a video hosting service that allows links to your video here is a list of some options. You will need to follow the instructions provided by the site. Most will require you to have or create an account. You may use a parent to guardian account. All of these options may be used for free. They should have "Help" sections that cover the process of uploading and linking.
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Google Drive (Be aware! Files uploaded using a school account may not be sharable!)
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There are others available that you can use. As long as the video is visible to anyone with the link. Have a friend or family member try to view the link before submitting it on Stem Wizard.