How To Using Bubbl.us
Objective
Student will be able to create a How To flow chart using Bubbl.us demonstrating how to specifically do a task.
METS
CI.2- Create a project using a variety of applications and formats.
CI.1-Apply common software features to enhance communication with an audience and to support creativity.
What is Bubbl.us?
Bubbl.us is a free, web based program that allows you to brainstorm and easily create professional-quality flowcharts.
Step 1: Creating a Bubbl.us Account
1. Go to Bubbl.us
2. If you have an account Sign In
3. If you don't have an account, click on Create Account
**WRITE DOWN YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD SO YOU DON'T FORGET IT!
Step 2: Creating a How To Flow Chart Using Bubbl.us
You are going to be creating a How To flow chart, describing in detail how to do something. Your How To should be creative and have At Least 7 steps. Click Here for some How To Topic ideas
Getting Started
1. Click on the shape(s) that you want to use in your flow chart.
2. You can select different skins (on the left side bar) to get either Classic or Fresh shape styles.
3. To connect your shapes, use the connectors on the top tool bar.
Requirements
Your Bubbl.us flowchart must have the following requirements:
A shape that contains the title of your How To topic (your title should be bigger than the rest of the font sizes in your Bubbl.us
A minimum of 7 (you can always have more) connected shapes, creatively describing in detail how to do something.
Each shape and connector in your flow chart should be colorful and creative looking with different font styles, sizes and colors.
Again, you MUST be specific and detailed when explaining your How To topic
Step 3: Saving & Exporting Your How To
When you have completed your How To flow chart, click on the arrow to the right of Save and select Save As in the upper right corner.
Give your flow chart a title (i.e. How To...)
Click on Export , Select JPEG->Export
In the lower, left corner a download box will pop up. Click on the arrow on the right side of the box and select Open
Once the JPEG image opens, Click on File-> Save As and save the .jpeg image of your Bubbl.us to your My Pictures folder.
Step 4: Adding Your Bubbl.us to Your Electronic Portfolio
As part of your final grade you MUST like your How To Bubbl.us to your 8th Grade Electronic Portfolio.
To link your Bubbl.us to your Electronic Portfolio follow the directions below:
Log into your Electronic Portfolio
Click on New Page (at the top of your portfolio)
Name Your Page: How to Bubbl.us and click Create
Once on your How to Bubbl.us page, click on Insert-> Image-> Choose File
Locate your Bubbl.us file and click Open
Click OK.
Center and size your image
Click Save (top right of your page)
Click on the More button (top right) and select Edit Site Layout
Click My Links on your Sidebar on the left side of your website.
Select Add Page
Locate your Bubbl.us How To page and select it.
Click OK, OK, Close