bPortfolio Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a PowerPoint to PDF on a Macintosh, so that it can be a more accessible file on the Internet?

dwicksspu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:36:44 +0000

In this screencast, students learn how to convert a Macintosh PowerPoint presentation to a PDF, which is a more accessible Internet file format. This same general method also works for a Word or Excel document.

How do I attach a document (artifact) to a blog post? How do I attach a document that is already in my Media Library?

dwicksspu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:31:04 +0000

In this screencast, students learn how to convert a Windows PowerPoint presentation to a PDF, which is a more accessible Internet file format. This same general method will work for Word or Excel files as well.

How do I attach a document (artifact) to a blog post? How do I attach a document that is already in my Media Library?

dwicksspu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:25:13 +0000

In this screencast students will learn how to attach a document to a post in their bPortfolio. They will also learn how to attach a document that is already in the WordPress Media Library.

How will I be assessed on my portfolio?

dwicksspu — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:51:18 +0000

In this screencast, students learn how they will be assessed on their bPortfolios.

How do I change my title and tagline?

dwicksspu — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:01:43 +0000

This screencast explains how you can change the default title and tagline in WordPress.

How do I add content to my bPortfolio?

dwicksspu — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:57:38 +0000

This screencast will answer the following questions:

What are Tags and how do I use them?
How to upload documents?
How do I add/delete/modify widgets?
How do I add Creative Commons licensed images?

How do I set up a bPortfolio and make my first post?

dwicksspu — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:21:17 +0000

This screencast will answer the following questions:

What is a blog?
How do I get a WordPress (blog) account?
How do I edit my blog?
Can I choose my own theme?
What should I be aware of concerning privacy?
How do I create an About me page?
What are Categories and how do I set them up?
How do I create a post?