Reference Sheet: Storyboard That

This reference sheet will lead you through the process of creating a storyboard on StoryboardThat and submitting it to TaskStream. You are encouraged to use Storyboard That to create astoryboard or outline for your UDL Book.

Step 1. Visit http://www.storyboardthat.com/ to get started and then click on the

Create a Storyboard button.

Step 2. Pick a scene (background) by clicking on the Scenes tab and then choosing the appropriatesetting, such as School, Work, etc. When you find one that you like, drag it into thepanel you are working with.

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Step 3. Add a character by clicking on the Characters tab and select a character set (Basics,Modern, Jobs, etc.). When you find the character you want, drag it to the panel. You havethe option of changing colors on your character by clicking on the options.

Step 4. Add text by clicking on the Textables tab and then select a type of Textables you wouldlike. When you find the one you want, drag it to your panel. You can resize it by draggingthe corners of the boxes. Add text by clicking in the text box in the options area. You canselect from the list of fonts.

Step 5.1. At a certain point, you are going to save your storyboard. Click on the Save button,and you will be asked if you have an account ( I have an Account ) or if you are a new user( I'm a NewUser ). Since you are a new user, click on I'm a NewUser .

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Step 5.2. Fill out the boxes with a username, your email address, and a password (that you willremember). Make sure you check the box next to I have read and understand. When

you are ready, click on the Register For Storyboard That button.

Step 5.3. Now give your storyboard a title and a short description by filling in the appropriate

boxes. When you are ready, click on the Save button.

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Step 5.4. You will be taken to the storyboard's Dashboard page. Return back to editing your

storyboard by clicking on the Edit button.

Step 6.1. If you need more than 3 panels (3 columns by 1 row), click on the Add Cells button.

Step 6.2. Because this is a free account, your only options are 3x1 or 3x2. To add more cells, click

on the 3 x 2 box and then on the Change Layout button.

Step 7.1. When you are ready to submit your storyboard, return to the Dashboard by clicking

the Save & Exit button. On the Dashboard, find and click the < > Embed button.

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Step 7.2. Find the big long link under the Large Image heading. Highlight it by selecting it withyour mouse cursor and then copy it by pressing [Ctrl]-[C] (or [Cmd]-[C] on a Mac) or byclicking on the link with the right mouse button and selecting Copy.

Step 8. Log in to TaskStream and enter our class. Find the UDL Book Storyboard link and clickon it.

Step 9. Click on the only option available, Text & Image .

Step 10. Before doing anything else, click on the Add Image button ( ) in the editing bar.

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Step 11.1. In the editing box that pops up, paste ( [Ctrl]-[V], [Cmd]-[V], or right-click andPaste from the menu) the address for your storyboard into the URL box. Press [Tab] tomove to the next input box, and you should see your storyboard in the Preview area. Whenyou are satisfied, click on the OK button.

Step 11.2. When you see the editing screen again, you should see your storyboard in it. When

you are ready, click Save and Return button.

Step 12. Remember that you are not fully done until you have completely submitted yourwork. Areminder will pop up to let you know that you have not yet submitted your work: go ahead

and click on the OK button. When you are ready to submit, then click on the Submit Workbutton.

Step 13. Another reminder will pop up. If you are absolutely certain that you are ready, go

ahead and click on the Yes - Submit MyWork button.

Step 14. A confirmation will pop up to let you know that your work has been submitted. That'sit! You have successfully completed your Storyboard That storyboard.

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