Customizing Course Modules

The Visual TOC is the first thing students will see when they enter a course homepage. Each module in the course that is visible to students will display there with an image tile. This image tile by default will display the Course Banner Image. You are able to customize the image that displays by editing the module description in content. 

Finding Images

Any images that you use will need to be uploaded to the course. You will want to use your own images or images that are copyright free. Some places to find images are : pexels.com, freepik.com, pixabay.com. 

When choosing an image you will want ones that match your content, are not complicated or detailed (images with text are not recommended) and images that when cropped to the top left of the image will be helpful on the course home page. 

Adding an Image to the Module

1. Have the image on your computer
2. In your course click on Content
3. Select the module you want to add an image to
4. Once you've opened the module click Add a description
   
5. This will open the Brightspace text editor that is found in many places
6. Click the button to Insert Image
7. Select My Computer, then Upload and select the image you have saved to your computer. Click the Open button
   Note: The recommended size is 768x400 pixels, if your image is a different size it will be cropped in the Visual TOC.
8. Select Add
9. Fill in the appropriate Alternative Text and click Ok
10. Add any other text or information you want to include if appropriate. Click Update to save your changes.
11. Return to Course Home and check that your image displays appropriately.