So...Today I finally broke down and headed to the closest Mac Store to purchase Microsoft 2011 for my computers. I decided that if I really want to get involved in blogging and creating for TPT than I better have updated software. I did have to drive to 2 Mac stores to get what I needed, but in the end Microsoft Office is successfully downloaded on both of my computers. Fast forward 10 hours later ....it's now 11:00 pm and I decide to sneak out of bed to continue to play with PowerPoint. I must remind you that I have experimented with it since I got home at 6 until I climbed into bed at 10. Can we say crazy? What is wrong with me?? Hopefully, some of you are nodding your head and saying you have done the same thing.
Almost 2 hours later, I have created my first document with PowerPoint. It's amazing how one little page can take so long. I created the cover sheet for my communication binders. It is a new version for my updated "Rock Star" theme in my classroom.
Graphics by Maree Truelove
With some help from fellow bloggers, I was able to upload my "Rock Star" communication binder cover. If you click on it...is should download!!
Thank you so much to Jenna from Diving into Learning and Sara from Squirrel Bottom Diaries for guiding me through this! I appreciate the kindness and support!! Thanks a bunch ladies!!
nice article, i like your wall friend/
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I love using powerpoint to create my items. It is so much easier to use than word.
ReplyDeleteFor google docs- when you are logged into blogger or gmail go to the menu at the very to (where it says you, search, images, play, etc). The last one should say more, click on that, and then go to the bottom and click on 'even more.' It will bring up all of google's services and google docs is on there (its listed under home and office). Then you can upload straight to google docs!
~Jenna
I love powerpoint. I've also used publisher. It does get easier :). By the way, I like your cover!
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Yes, it's pretty easy to upload onto google docs and share files. Next to the "create" button is another red button that says "upload" if you hover over it. Just click on that and then click on "files." then you will find your file and it'll give you some options to choose. I usually upload mine as is and don't want google to change them at all. Then, after it's uploaded there's a share link. I always choose the option to share with "anyone with the document link." It gives you a website link to that document that i just put into my blog for people to click on. Hopefully this makes sense and is helpful. Once you do it once or twice you'll have it down. It's that easy!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome, I'm glad that I could help :)
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I use powerpoint for all of my creations & it works wonderfully! Your cover looks phenomenal! :)
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Let me know if there is something specfic you want to know how to do in Powerpoint or Word and I can do a video tutorial. I have done one other video tutorial on adding images a backgrounds.
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HI Christa...isn't powerpoint awesome! I have been learning so much about it lately and have really enjoyed making things for my classroom. I am your newest follower (and I LOVE your blog design.)
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I am so glad I found your blog. I needed help with the google doc too. I am your newest follower.
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