 are huge memory hogs (40 megs per song instead of 1 or 2, for example)
How to use MP3 audio files with PowerPoint
Save your PowerPoint file in a new FOLDER and name it Powerpoint_yourname
Copy all of the mp3 files that you plan to use into the same FOLDER (do this first, before you link them to the slides)
Note: your Powerpoint is a file!
You must put your PowerPoint plus the mp3s in a FOLDER.
FOLDERS look like this: When you open the folder, you should be able to see your PowerPoint and the mp3's that you intend to use in your project. Below is an example of what your folder should contain:
After you have placed the mp3's in the folder, on each slide in which you wish to insert an audio file, click insert - movies and sounds - sound from file and choose the mp3 from the folder containing your PowerPoint and mp3 files. This will link the mp3 to the PowerPoint slide.
When you are finished with your PowerPoint and ready to submit, zip the folder (See below for instructions).
Submit the zipped file in the assignment section as usual.
Note: You MUST drag the actual mp3 file into the folder with the PowerPoint. If you only follow #3 above, the music will still be on YOUR computer and will not play for me when I open your project.
How to use video links with PowerPoint (like YouTube, etc.)
Bring up the YouTube video. While it's playing, select and copy the URL in the address bar.
In your PowerPoint, type "video" on the page where you want the clip to play.
Select that word, right click on it and choose "Insert" on the toolbar at the top.
Choose "hyperlink" and in the blank provided, paste the URL that you copied.
Test it (but you have to be in Slideshow view) and when you click that word (that should be underlined now as a link) the YouTube video should play.
Note: This works the same way with any hyperlink
You can also embed your video into your PowerPoint. This is even more convenient as it does not require a new window to open. Do a Google search for these instructions if you wish to try it.
How to submit your Powe