Creating a PDF from Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Word or Powerpoint

TeacherMade lets you very easily add auto-graded interactivity to any document. You can upload Google Docs and Google Slides directly from Google Drive using the convenient "Pick from Drive" button when creating an Activity:




For Microsoft Word or Powerpoint, though, you'll have to first create a PDF from your document. Just follow these instructions:


  • Open your Word document.
  • Click the "File" menu.
  • Choose "Save As"

  • Click the down arrow next to the file type:

  • Choose "PDF (*.pdf)" from the available file types. Note that Powerpoint will show you different file types and that "PDF" is close to the top of the list.

  • Choose the location on your local computer to store your document.


Make It Auto-Graded

Once you've saved your PDF file to a location on your local computer, you'll just select that file when creating a new activity in TeacherMade. This article explains how! You'll add auto-graded interactions right on top of the materials in the PDF. It only takes minutes and will save you hours and hours of time!



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