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Notes from Office Hours: How to Embed Video in Website

4/24/2019

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HOW TO: Upload the Video to Google Drive or YouTube - there are many ways to this:

EMBEDDING THE VIDEO
  • Share video to Google Drive or YouTube on your phone and then capture URL (web address) to link on your website.
  • Be sure video is shared with the public on Google Drive or Youtube.
  • Process and Trim the Video - so it starts and stops on time.
  • Get embed code for the video so that the video can play straight from your website.
    • Youtube: click share →embed → copy code.
    • Google Drive - Click the three vertical dots on upper right hand corner → open in new window → click three vertical dots →embed item → copy code.
  • From Weebly basic Editor Drag the Embed Code(< />) found on the  left to the page → double click to insert html → paste embed code.​
OR
LINKING THE VIDEO
  • Once you have the URL for your video link it in your website. You can highlight any words and then hit the link icon on the top menu bar to paste in a URL (web address) from Website URL. 

LOOKING FOR GREAT EXAMPLES OF TEAM WEBSITES?
CHECK OUT YEAR 3 TEAMS
Want to link to something that is on your website?
Highlight the words you want to link and click on the link icon on the menu bar at the top and then choose Standard Page. This will create a drop down menu of all the pages on your own website. Choose the page and hit enter. 

WHAT SHOULD WE ADD TO OUR WEBSITE? PRESENTATIONS, FLYERS, IMAGES?
Yes, add it all just be careful so that everything is organized as part of your story. What is the main event(s) you want to highlight? What are additional materials, activities, resources?

Whatever works for you. Again  - look at past examples to get ideas. 
​CHECK OUT YEAR 3 TEAMS
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Week of April 22

4/21/2019

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 FINAL WEBSITES AND VIDEOS ARE DUE IN 2 WEEKS!
DUE MAY 5th, 2019 - Final Website and Video is due via Submittable  – the same platform you used to submit your Girls Build application. 
You can find everything you need to know to complete the Girls Build project on our Curriculum Page. 

JOIN US FOR OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesday, April 24th 
12:30 PST/ 3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST 
We will go over the details about what is due and the online awards ceremony. 

Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/576778099 
Dial In: 16699006833
Meeting ID: 576 778 099
Or email us at [email protected] with questions or to set up your own call. 

GET READY FOR THE AWARDS! 
We have also added how to get ready for the online virtual awards on May 23 here and will review again as we get closer.  In addition to team awards, there are individual scholarships available as well. Don't hesitate to apply. Due May 10th. 
  •   Senior High School Student Awards - open to SENIORS only - nominated by coordinator or self
  •   Middle School Student Award- Students! Nominate yourself or a  student on your team
  •   High School Student Award - Students nominate yourself or student on your team

SHOUT OUT TO: 
Daniel Webster Middle School - for updating their website to express their mission to bring greater awareness, to the mental and physical health of middle school students. 

Bronx.Bright - for their upcoming Blue Mullaly Light Show. Learn more about their
 mission and process to install street lighting that is both practical and eye-catching, for teens and all community members to feel safe along routes we hang out or commute. 

Equitas Academy #2 for building a partnership/relationship with local Downtown Los Angeles Children's Hospitals. 

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (see all here)
NEW THIS WEEK:

Change the Game
Deadline: June 7th
Audience: Ages 13-18 (must be US citizen or permanent resident,  and obtain parent/guardian permission)
Description:Change The Game is Google Play’s initiative to build a diverse future in mobile gaming. To empower the next generation of game makers, we invite teens to tap into their imagination and share their own game idea to the Change The Game Design Challenge.

The grand prize winner will receive a $15,000 college scholarship and $15,000 for their non-profit's or school's technology program. All five finalists will have their game ideas produced and launched on the Google Play Store, a VIP trip to LA  to showcase their game design, and a scholarship to Girls Make Games summer camp.
Learn More and apply 
Organizers and educators: Help girls get started with Change the Game  with this  activity kit .
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Week of April 15

4/13/2019

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There is a lot of information being dropped in these newsletters. Remember you can always find the information again on the website. 
  • Check out everything you need to turn in our Curriculum Page. 
  • We have also added how to get ready for the online virtual awards here and will review again as we get closer. 
  • In addition to team awards, there are individual scholarships available as well. Don't hesitate to apply

Student Scholarships:
Senior High School Student Awards - open to Coordinators and senior students
Middle School Student Award- Students! Nominate yourself or nominate a middle school student on your team
High School Student Award - Students nominate yourself or nominate a high school student on your team

​Got Questions? Join us for Office Hours:
  • Wednesday, April 24th 
    12:30 PST/ 3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST 
    We will go over the details about what is due and the online awards ceremony. 

    Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/576778099 
    Dial In: 16699006833
    Meeting ID: 576 778 099
    Or email us at [email protected]

Shout out to:
Henderson Middle School for mapping out a clear plan to launch their schoolwide Walking Club n the next few weeks. 

Clinton Middle School's Girls Revolution team for a stellar homeless awareness project that they presented to the councilmembers of City Hall and then donated boxes of baby hygiene products. 

Girls Build LA Team of Marshall Fundamental who spent the weekend bringing Mental Health Awareness to their school and out into the community through at least 3 events by our count!

Engagement Opportunities (see all here)
NEW THIS WEEK:

Imagen Awards Student Short Film Competition
​
Deadline: April 30th
Audience: Latinx students in high school and college
Description: The Imagen Foundation invites Latino college and high school students from all across the United States and Puerto Rico to submit their student films to the Imagen Awards Student Film Competition. This special competition is geared towards showcasing the best short films created by the young talent within our Latino community. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to have their film screened at the 34th Annual Imagen Awards, in front of many of Hollywood’s movers and shakers!Students will be able to enter in either the College or High School Competition.
Learn More and Apply
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Week of April 8, 2019

4/8/2019

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DETAILS TO TURN IN FINAL MATERIALS:

Your 
Final Website and Video is due via Submittable on Sunday, May 5th, 11:59pm PST – the same platform you used to submit your Girls Build application. 


​Everything you need to know regarding items to turn in, guidelines, deadlines and rubrics can be found on our Curriculum page [http://www.girls-build.org >  Curriculum]

Next Steps and guidelines on how to manage the next few weeks in order for your team to finish strong! 

Step 1: Impact Report
  • This helps explain your progress and impact. Your responses will be sent back to you so you will have the information to copy and paste straight into your website.
  • Complete Impact Report Slide Template  - this will be for the public to see!

Step 2: Make a copy of the budget template to use for your final budget.

Step 3: Final Website
  • What goes in the final website​
  • Website Rubric

Step 4: End of Year Video
  • What to include in Video Presentation​
  • Video Rubric

Step 5: Submit Final Website and Video via Submittable
  • Deadline: May 5th at 11:59PM PST.
  • We do recommend setting an internal deadline to complete the website by April 30th, and then give yourself a week to finish the video.

Student Scholarships:
Nominate yourself or someone on your team for one of our three scholarship opportunities.
  • Senior High School Student Awards - open to Coordinators and senior students
  • Middle School Student Award- Students! Nominate yourself or nominate a middle school student on your team
  • High School Student Award - Students nominate yourself or nominate a high school student on your team

Got Question? Join us for Office Hours:
Wednesday, April 10th 
12:30 PST/ 3:30 EST and 3:30PST/6:30 EST 
We will go over the details about what is due and the online awards ceremony. 

Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/576778099 
Dial In: 16699006833
Meeting ID: 576 778 099
Or email us at [email protected]

Shout out to:
Palmdale Learning Plaza  for their many events AND keeping up to date with their website. We are inspired by the Rafiki means friend campaign where you connected students to friendship through selling bracelets and used the funds to support a sister school in the Dominican Republic!

STEAM LADY TIGERBOTS  - For connecting to their greaataer community through the South Gate 73rd Annual Children's Christmas Lane Parade & Festival and meeting their District Supervisor Hilda Solis plus hosting a resume building workshop for their own immediate school community.
​

Sylmar Charter High School and Garfield High School for engaging in the community and going out to meet Councilwoman Nury Martinez who interviewed First Partner Jennifer Newsom as well as their upcoming career readiness workshop and upcoming film festival, respectively.
​
Engagement Opportunities (see all here)

Volunteer to be a Judge or the Technovation Challenge
Learn More and Sign up
Date: 1st Round: April 27th-June 2nd; 2nd Round: June 8th-17th
Time Commitment: Total of ~3 hours
What is expected of a judge? Technovation judges will evaluate: A mobile app designed to solve a specific problem; A business plan for the app; A pitch that tells the team’s story
*No technical skills needed


NEW THIS WEEK for Los Angeles:

City of STEM Events
When: Month of April all over Los Angeles and Downey
Check out the calendar for events all month all over Los Angeles.

Free Play Tickets for People Under 25 
Learn More: ​
Description: Center Theatre Group is offering free tickets to the first performance of all productions at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre as well as select Ahmanson Theatre shows. Limit two tickets per account. Tickets purchased online and by phone include a $5 handling fee; there is no charge at the Box Office. All tickets will be held at Will Call and must be picked up 30 minutes before the performance or they will be released. Please bring ID (or any form of age verification); FreePlay tickets can only be used by audience members ages 25 and under. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified when FreePlay tickets become available.

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ITEMS for FINAL REVIEW

4/4/2019

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Girls Build Teams!
Get recognized and rewarded for your hard work. 

Your Final Website and Video is due via Submittable on Sunday, May 5th, 11:59pm PST – the same platform you used to submit your Girls Build application. 

​Everything you need to know regarding items to turn in, guidelines, deadlines and rubrics can be found on our Curriculum page [http://www.girls-build.org >  Curriculum]

Next Steps and guidelines on how to manage the next few weeks in order for your team to finish strong! 

Step 1: Impact Report
  • This helps explain your progress and impact. Your responses will be sent back to you so you will have the information to copy and paste straight into your website.
  • Complete Impact Report Slide Template  - this will be for the public to see!

Step 2: Make a copy of the budget template to use for your final budget.

Step 3: Final Website
  • What goes in the final website​
  • Website Rubric

Step 4: End of Year Video
  • What to include in Video Presentation​
  • Video Rubric

Step 5: Submit Final Website and Video via Submittable
  • Deadline: May 5th at 11:59PM PST.
  • We do recommend setting an internal deadline to complete the website by April 30th, and then give yourself a week to finish the video.

Student Scholarships:
Nominate yourself or someone on your team for one of our three scholarship opportunities.
  • Senior High School Student Awards - open to Coordinators and senior students
  • Middle School Student Award- Students! Nominate yourself or nominate a middle school student on your team
  • High School Student Award - Students nominate yourself or nominate a high school student on your team

Got Question? Join us for Office Hours:
Wednesday, April 10th
12:30 PST/ 3:30 EST and 3:30PST/6:30 EST
We will go over the details about what is due and the online awards ceremony.

Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/576778099 

Dial In: 16699006833
Meeting ID: 576 778 099

Or email us at [email protected]
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