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How do I Set Up the “About Your Teacher” Widget?

The “About Your Teacher” widget gives students a short, friendly introduction to you at the top of your course home page. Please follow the standards below so every section has a consistent, professional look. Keep it short and to the point. This is meant to be a quick introduction for students. 

Opening the Widget Editor

  1. Go to the course section you want to set up and locate the About Your Teacher widget on your course homepage.
  2. Click the dropdown arrow (or gear icon) on the widget and select Configure this Widget to open the editor.
  3. Remove the heading. Turn off or clear the widget heading so no title text displays above your information.
  4. Set the display name to your full name. Enter your first and last name exactly as you'd like students to see it.
  5. Set the header color. In the color field, enter the hex code 24425C for the header area.
  6. Upload your headshot. Upload an approved, professional headshot. Use a clear, front-facing photo with a plain background.
  7. Remove the “About Me” label. Turn off or clear the “About Me” heading so it does not display.
  8. Add your biography. Write a short biography with a 240-character limit. Keep it warm, professional, and student-friendly.
  9. Do not add any other links. Leave all additional link fields empty—no social media, personal sites, or extra URLs.
  10. Click Save (and Close, if prompted) to apply your changes.

       

      Your Biography (240 characters)

      Aim for two or three short sentences. A simple structure works well:

      • What you teach and how long you've been teaching.
      • One or two personal touches (interests, hobbies, or what you enjoy about teaching).
      • A warm, welcoming closing line for students.
      • Heading: removed
      • Display name: your full name
      • Header color: 24425C
      • Photo: approved professional headshot
      • “About Me” label: removed
      • Biography: 240 characters maximum
      • Links: none

            Standards at a Glance

                          Please note: At this time, this widget must be set up separately for each course section. As new courses are assigned to you, repeat these steps in each one.