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 ## How to get started
 
+How to use the template is demonstrated in the figure below, followed by a step-by-step tutorial.
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+![template-demo](figures/teachbooks-template.gif)
+The demonstration is also available as a video [here](https://youtu.be/nN3Oi_MVvF0).
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 1. To get started making your Jupyter Book with our functionalities, use the [template book](https://github.com/TeachBooks/template) as template:
 
 ![use-template](figures/use_template.png)
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