Student Startup

Step 1: Brainstorm an Idea

You’ve got a million dollar idea but the bank won’t loan you money to start your business without plan.
How do you turn your idea into a money-making reality?
If you are stumped, watch the short video on the right or do some research. Below is just one example of an article that may give you and idea.

The most ridiculous ways companies are trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreakFrom anti-spitting hats to doctor robots, new business opportunities are abundant and weird.

Step 2: Understand what a business plan is all about and start your LEAN BUSINESS PLAN

- Check out the video on how to write a business plan in 20 minutes.
- Begin to create your Lean Business Plan with the assistance of your instructor.
- Business planning guide - http://goo.gl/uqVlts
- Utilize the Office of Economic Development for Frederick County www.discoverfrederickmd.com for resources on creating a business plan, starting a business, demographics and targeting industries

Step 3: Turn your plan into a 5 minute multimedia presentation.

Recommended Tools

WeVideo

WeVideo Tutorials

WeVideo Academy Video Tutorials

Creating Audio Podcast with WeVideo

Using WeVideo Mobile App VERY QUICK

WeVideo In Schoology Screencast - Student Edition

Screencastomatic - Make a google slide, talk over it while presenting. You can appear in the video at the same time as the presentation is displayed in the background. Easy and professional!!!

Login with your FCPS account
Tutorial Video

Screencastify - Make a google slide, talk over it while presenting. Easy and professional!!!

Screencastify UserGuide (GREAT RESOURCE!!)
How to install Screencastify (video)
How to "upgrade" to Unlimited version (good until April 30th)
- To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions:
  - Visit this page and click "Redeem coupon" (under the Next Billing Date)
  - Enter code CAST_COVID
  - Click "Activate License" (no credit card required). Ignore the Next Billing Date - that will be incorrect
  - Here's a quick video that demonstrates these steps.
How to use Screencasify (Basic)
How to use Screencasify (Advanced)

IMovie

Create a new iMovie project

Learn how to set up a new project and add content to it on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

Learn how to make a new iMovie project

Use effects in iMovie

Change the way the video clips in your movie look with video filters, color adjustment tools, the Ken Burns effect, and more.

Learn more about how to use effects

Edit video in iMovie

After you create your iMovie project and add video clips and photos to it, fine-tune your movie by making clips longer or shorter, changing the sequence of clips, and more.

Learn how to edit videos

Step 4 Submission

- Student Names
- School
- Advisor
- Business Name
- Video submission

Multimedia Guidelines

- Must include:
  - All team members' names
  - School
  - Teacher Advisor
  - 5 minute time limit

Step 5 Virtual Competition

- Student teams provide a 60-second elevator pitch outlining their business
- They answer 1-2 judge questions live and receive feedback
- Winners are announced