Custom Banner

How to Create a Custom Banner in Your Course

Greetings!

Hello there all you awesome MVCA teachers!

Follow these steps to create a custom banner for your course.

Step 1: Canva

The easiest way to create banners that include custom elements (like bitmojis) and text was using the Canva website. It is free for educators and I have included a link to sign up below.

When you create your account use your K12.com email!

Part One: Join Canva!

Set-Up your account using your K12 email.

Part Two: Get a Free Pro Account

Fill out this form and upload your teaching certificate. You can create your banner without the Pro account, but you get access to more stuff that way.

Step 2: Bitmoji

I am thinking that everyone has this already, but if not:

Download the Bitmoji app on your smartphone.
Create your Bitmoji (make sure to note your account credentials)
Add the Bitmoji extension to your Chrome Browser (see image below). Type "Bitmoji" into the search bar at the top to search.

Log in and you can now add and save your Bitmoji!

Click on the Icon and then search for a pose you like in the window.

I always drag and drop the ones I like onto my desktop to save them. You will need to do this for Canva, you can not add your Bitmoji directly into the Canva App.

Step 3: Create Your Banner

This is easier for me to show you. Please watch the video below. This video is about 10 minutes long.

Note: The Banner size is 1804x300 pixels.

Step 4: Change Your Banner in the Course

Again..easier demonstrated, please watch below, it's about 2 minutes long.

That's It!

You should now have a custom banner for your course that is personalized.

As I said, the possibilities are endless. Have fun!

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Have questions or something didn't work?

Send me an email or Skype message!

Email: jalbrecht@k12.com