Brightspace will automatically assign a banner image based on your course title, but you can also customize the image according to your course.
Changing the Course Banner Image
Brightspace has a large library of images available for your use as a course banner.
- On your course homepage, hover over the banner image and click on the “Banner Settings” ellipsis button
- Click Change Image
- Search by keyword to find an image you like, and select it
- Click Add to add the new image
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Removing the Course Banner Image
There are multiple ways to remove the Course Image.
1. From Brightspace Home page:
- In Brightspace Home page, hover over the course whose image you want to remove.
- Select Course Offering Information
- Uncheck the box under Homepage Banner which says “Display the image in a banner on the course homepage.”
- Then hit Save.
2. From Course Homepage:
- Click on the Ellipsis icon on the course image, and select Remove this Banner.
- You will receive confirmation that the image is removed.
3. From Course Offering Information:
- Once inside your course, go to Course Admin on the navbar.
- Select Course Offering Information.
- Uncheck the box under Homepage Banner which says “Display the image in a banner on the course homepage.”
- Then hit Save.
Turnitin recently introduced an AI tool designed to assist instructors in detecting AI-generated content in student submissions. This tool potentially analyzes writing styles and may detect anomalies that could possibly indicate the use of generative AI. However, while this technology represents a significant step forward, caution is advised in its application. It’s important to recognize that the tool is not infallible and may not catch every instance of AI-generated content. Instructors should not rely on the AI tool to detect AI generated content, but rather, use it as one of several strategies in a comprehensive approach to uphold academic standards and encourage genuine student learning and creativity.
Uploading Your Own Course Banner Image
- On your course homepage, hover over the banner image and click on the “Banner Settings” ellipsis button
- Click Change Image
- In the Change Image window, click the Upload button
- Browse for your image: to fit within the space of the banner image, the dimensions should be 2400 x 960 pixels, and ideally contain no text
- Click Add to add the new image
Turnitin recently introduced an AI tool designed to assist instructors in detecting AI-generated content in student submissions. This tool potentially analyzes writing styles and may detect anomalies that could possibly indicate the use of generative AI. However, while this technology represents a significant step forward, caution is advised in its application. It’s important to recognize that the tool is not infallible and may not catch every instance of AI-generated content. Instructors should not rely on the AI tool to detect AI generated content, but rather, use it as one of several strategies in a comprehensive approach to uphold academic standards and encourage genuine student learning and creativity.
