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Click your name in the top-right corner to open your account settings.On the left, click your organisation’s name.

LogoUpload your logo via 'Choose logo'.Cover imageUpload a cover image via 'Choose cover image'. Adjust the focus height using the percentage scale (0–100%).TitleEdit your channel title in both English and Dutch.Note: the channel slug will remain the same.SubtitleAdd a short description or slogan for your channel in English and/or Dutch.

To keep your visual identity consistent, it’s a good idea to start by creating a basic lesson template.Gather the following elements:LogoColour codes (hex or RGB values)ImagesFrequently used components

A basic lesson includes all the slides you regularly use. For example:

LogoClick ‘+ Components’, select ‘Image’ and upload your logo. Drag and place it in the desired position.Adding coloursThe colours you add are linked to your personal account. Click here to learn how to add colours in LessonUp. If a colleague uses one of your slides with custom colours, those colours will automatically be available to them in their lesson too.FontsLessonUp offers a set of fixed fonts to choose from. It’s not possible to upload your own font, so select one that resembles your organisation’s font as closely as possible. Alternatively, you can upload text as an image.Components: Text & ImageComponents: Text & ImageAdd a text box to your lessonUse text bordersAdd an imageInsert or adjust a background image

Since LessonUp is an open platform where content is accessible to everyone, we always advise using copyright-free resources or materials covered under Creative Commons licenses.Useful websites for quality lesson materials:Freepik: high-quality photos, vectors, videos, and mockupsUnsplash: high-quality photosFlaticon: free iconsForvo: pronunciations in different languages, useful for language lessonsCC Search: a search engine for Creative Commons-licensed images💡 Tip: if your organisation has proprietary images not covered by Creative Commons, you can still use them in your lessons. While teachers can save your lessons, they cannot download or copy the images, ensuring they remain within LessonUp.⚠️ Note: avoid using images showing identifiable people unless you have their permission.

Remember that teachers often use your lessons alongside their own materials, unless your content completely replaces their existing resources. To ensure alignment, take the time to familiarise yourself with the curriculum. Teaching goals are clearly outlined in textbooks, so reviewing a textbook can help you understand them and consider how your expertise can complement them.Explore these resources:National curriculum: Contains the national curriculum for England to be taught in all local-authority-maintained schools.GCSE assessment objectives: Outlines learning objectives for tests and exams.Collaborate with schools or teachers to ensure your lesson materials meet their needs.

Make your learning objectives specific and student-focused. Our recommendation is to set no more than three learning objectives per lesson.💡 Tip: Always phrase the learning goal from the student’s perspective, for example:“By the end of this lesson, you will be able to…”

Be concise yet informative:Content: what is the lesson about?Duration: how long will the lesson take?Target audience: who is the lesson designed for?Curriculum alignment: how does the lesson link to the curriculum?You can add this information in the Description and Lesson instruction sections. How to find it:Click Options in the lesson editorSelect SettingsThen click on Description

Consider the learning objective of your lesson: how much time do students need to achieve it? Avoid making the lesson longer than necessary and be honest about the duration. Ideally, include a rough time breakdown.