Step 1: Open Adobe Express

• Open your web browser and go to express.adobe.com (or click here).

• If you are already signed into Google Chrome, select the option to continue with that account.

• Otherwise, click Continue with Google and log in to your education account.

Step 2: Confirm Teacher Status

• Select the "I'm a teacher" checkbox.

• Select Done to confirm.

Step 3: Choose assets wisely

• For now, avoid selecting any templates or design assets that feature a crown logo.

• These are premium assets unavailable on a free account, but you will still have a wide variety of free options to choose from.

Step 4: Choose a base template

• Search for images related to your subject.

• Apply the 'template' filter to browse static images.

• Note: Image size isn't important right now.

Step 5: Resize the Image

• Click the 'Resize' button above the template.

• Manually set the dimensions to 2400 x 400 px.

• Click 'Resize' to generate the new options.

• Choose your favourite version from the provided edits.

• Click 'Keep' to finalise the process.

Step 6: Updating typography

• Select the text you wish to change

• Add the new text

Step 7: Change the Font

• Click the Text tool in the left-hand toolbar.

• Highlight the text on your design that you want to modify.

• Choose a new font from the drop-down menu.

Step 8: Delete, resize, reposition

• Select and delete redundant graphics

• Resize and reposition key elements

Step 9: Save

1. Once you are happy with your design, click the text field next to the cloud icon in the top toolbar.

2. Type a name for your file.

3. Click Save.

Step 10: Download as a PNG

1. Click Download.

2. Ensure PNG is selected as the file type.

3. Click the Download button to save your image.

Step 4: Upload Your Banner

• On the course overview page, click the Edit button in the top-right corner.

• Click the pencil icon on the existing banner, then select Upload Image.

• Locate and select your banner file from your device.

• Adjust the crop box so your design fills the preview area, then click Add.

• Click Save Changes.