Wordpress Plugin: PDF Embedder

This document will show how to install and activate the plugin: PDF Embedder for a Wordpress site

When you create your ePortfolio, one of the things you'll need to think about is how to display the content you've created from your classes.

For example, if you'd like to demonstrate your analytical writing skills you may want to showcase an essay you wrote for a class.

Or, if you've created a Powerpoint that illustrates one of your program learning outcomes, you can convert your Powerpoint to a PDF, and embed that presentation.

Installing a PDF Embedder plugin will allow you to upload your papers as PDF files and then they will be displayed in a viewing window.

Step 1: From your Wordpress Dashboard navigate to the Plugins tab.
Step 2: Click the Add New button
Step 3: Search for "PDF Embedder
Step 4: Choose the Adobe PDF Embedder, created by Dan Lester, and click "Install Now"
Step 5: The plugin will install, and then click the "Activate" link.

This video will go through the steps above:

Step 6: Now that you have this plugin, it will allow you to upload your paper or even powerpoint as a media file, and then when you insert it into a page, your paper will appear within the viewer window.

Your file must be a PDF, and to see how to convert from Word or another file type (.doc, .docx, .rtf) see these directions.
Here's a free site that you can use to convert document files to .pdfs for free: http://smallpdf.com/word-to-pdf