Make your presence felt. Students learn best when they feel connected to their instructors. A complete profile builds trust, credibility, and confidence. In this lesson, we’ll guide you through setting up your public instructor profile step by step.
🎯 Objectives:
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Upload a clear professional image
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Write a short, friendly instructor bio
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Add relevant social media or professional links
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Understand how students see your profile
🔧 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Access Your Profile Settings
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Go to your Instructor Dashboard
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Click on “Profile” or “Account Settings”
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This will take you to your public instructor profile editor
2. Upload Your Profile Picture
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Click the profile image icon (🖼️) or “Upload Image”
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Choose a clear, front-facing photo of yourself
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📌 Use a professional or friendly-looking image (JPEG or PNG format)
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Avoid blurry selfies or group photos
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Save your changes ✅
3. Write Your Instructor Bio
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In the “Bio” or “About Me” section:
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Share who you are, what you teach, and your teaching style
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Keep it brief (3–5 lines) and warm
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Sample:
Hi! I’m Mr. Peter, a passionate business studies teacher with over 10 years of experience helping learners turn knowledge into action. Let’s learn, grow, and succeed—together.
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Avoid jargon—make it relatable and real.
4. Add Your Social Media or Website Links (Optional)
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Scroll to Social Media/Website Links
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You can add:
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📘 Facebook
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💼 LinkedIn
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📷 Instagram
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🌐 Personal Website or Portfolio
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These help students learn more about you (if appropriate).
⚠️ Only share professional pages, not private ones.
🧑🎓 How Students See Your Profile
Once set up, students will be able to:
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Click on your name or profile on any course you teach
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See your image, bio, and links
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Feel more connected to you as a person and mentor
Your profile is shown:
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On course pages
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Under “Instructor Info”
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In search or instructor directories (if enabled)
✅ Summary:
You now know how to:
✔ Upload your profile picture
✔ Write a warm, professional bio
✔ Add helpful external links
✔ Understand how learners view your profile

