Make a Power-Point Portfolio
This is the absolute best way to submit a portfolio. I LOVE not having to
open file after file to see everything! So let's get started...
-First, open the Power-Point application on your computer. (If you don't have
this application, obviously, you need to get it. This is a program your children
will use extensively in college, and most older students are very familiar with
it.) The icon for Microsoft Powerpoint is a big orange P. Click to open.
(I'm working from a MacBook so that is my point of reference, just so you
know.) When powerpoint opens, you will see a large white square which you
will be able to work on. (Think of it as a big piece of paper.)
A menu bar on the top (or side.) And another area (probably on the left
side) where you can see the pages once you create them. You can click on
these pages to go back to them if you need to.
-Your powerpoint program should be very self explanatory regarding how to add
text. For example, mine says, "Click to add title." When I move my cursor to
that box and click, I see the blinking line and I can then type in words. Easy!
This will come in handy as you label subject areas, etc. No need to write more
than the subject area on a page. No long explanations please.
-Next, you will probably see an icon at the top or on the side of your menu
bar that says, "Picture." When you click on that, follow the prompts to add
a picture or file (work sample) you have on your desk top. A list will probably
pop up and you can click on what you choose to add.
(IF you don't know how to scan a page onto your desk top, this requires you
using your printer. If you don't know how to do this, find a friend to help.
There are too many different computers and printers out there for me to
write a tutorial on that. You can also Google how to do it or check your
printer manual.)
-Once you have completed one page, find the icon in the menu bar that says,
"New Slide." When you click on that a new page will open up and you can
then add another item.
You CAN add all three work samples from one subject on one slide. I will just
enlarge the page when I read it. This will help you get done more quickly. It will
also reduce the number of pages in your power-point, making it easier to send.
-When you are finished and you want to send it to me, click on the "File" icon
in the top menu bar. In the pull down menu you should see a "Send to" option.
When you click on that it will open up a fresh email with the power-point
attached. All you have to do is put my email address in the top space that
says, "To:" and hit send. DO put your student's name in the Subject line so
I know whose portfolio I am receiving.
IF you don't see that option then do this- Just "SAVE" your power point as a
PDF file. Then drag it into an email to me and hit "Send." Again- Be sure to
put your student's name in the Subject line of the email.
IF none of this makes sense to you, you have two options. Use Google to find
out how to make a power-point using your particular computer. OR, ask a
friend or relative to help get you started with the basics. OR... just mail the
portfolio to me! (Make copies if you wish. Send it with return postage if you
want me to send it back.)
Remember NOT to send more than 3 work samples of each subject. Send ONLY
the "items required by law" as outlined on MY power-point on the Services
page and you will do great!
Thanks a bunch. I hope this has been helpful.