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A little technical help for the virtual fair.

Creating a PDF
PDF Inst

PDF creation is built into most systems and should be accessible to all

  • Microsoft PowerPoint - Print the slideshow

    • In the printer menu choose the PDF option

    • Print

    • You will be prompted to name the file and save location

    • Select and continue to save the file (works for Windows and Mac)

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  • Google Slides

    • Print the slideshow​

    • In the destination field select "Save as PDF"

    • Print

    • You will be prompted to name the file and save location

    • Select and continue to save the file name

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  • Other presentation software should follow a similar process​

Creating a Video
Create video

Creating a video is available through the operating system or through an app

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  • Chromebook

    • Select the App Launcher/search button (the little circle usually in the bottom left corner of the screen)​

    • Type "Camera" into the search box.

    • Select the Camera app at the top of the list to open the camera in "Photo" mode

    • Select "Video

    • Push the red button to start recording

    • Record your presentation

    • Press the red button again to end the recording

    • 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

  • Windows

    • Open the Camera App from the start menu​ to open the camera in "Photo" mode

    • Click the video icon

    • Click the video icon again to begin recording

    • Record your presentation

    • Click the red button to end the recording

    • Your video should be stored in the "Camera Roll" Folder under the "Pictures Folder" in the file picker.

  • Mac

  • Android (may vary depending on the phone manufacturer)

    • Open the Camera App​

    • Select the video mode

    • Press the record button (usually red) to start recording.

    • Record your presentation

    • Press the record button (usually red) to stop recording

    • Your video should be in your camera roll

  • iOS

    • Open the camera app​

    • Select the video mode

    • Press the record button

    • Record your presentation

    • Press the button to stop recording

    • Your presentation should be in the Camera Roll

Uploading Your Video and Providing a Link
Video 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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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.

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