PosterMyWall
PosterMyWall is a great design site that allows students to create amazing custom posters flyers and social media graphics with a huge selection of templates. It comes with a huge collection of templates that students can utilize to create their own designs. The best thing about PosterMyWall is that due to their pre-designed templates, students can create their designs in a very short time. Once they create their designs, they can then download them without any cost. Apart from this, PosterMyWall also allows different printing options – from specific framed posters to bulk printing. PosterMyWall also has a great collection of stock photos that you can use in your designs. You can also use different kinds of fonts, text effects, borders, clipart, and filters in your designs. After creating your designs, you can also easily share them with other people.
Here is how PosterMyWall works:
- Type https://www.postermywall.com/ in the address bar of your web browser to go to the postermywall.
- On the homepage, you will see multiple template options. There are literally thousands of templates that you can choose from. You can also search them by industry or other options. Pick any template that you want.
3. Now select the orientation of your template. You’ll have two options, landscape, and Click create.
4. The next step is to customize your template to create your design. To do this, upload an image that you want to use. You can customize your design however you want. You can choose a background, add text, clipart, filters and so on. This step totally depends on your creativity and needs.
5. To add a text to your design, click on the T option given on the left side of your screen and then enter the text in the box.
To add more photos, click on the “photos” option on the left side of your screen.
To add clipart, click on the “clipart” option given on the left side of your screen.
You also have the option of “undo” and “redo” on the left side of your screen.
Once your design is complete, click on the “download” button given on the top right side of the screen. You can download your design with watermark without any cost. If you want to download your design without watermark, then you’ll have to purchase it.
Alignment with the iTECH Model
- Inspire: Showcase examples of designs created with PosterMyWall to highlight the potential for creativity and professional-looking outcomes. Discuss the relevance of graphic design in various fields and how mastering these skills can be beneficial.
- Try: Introduce students to PosterMyWall. Guide them to explore basic features like choosing templates and modifying design elements. Allow students to experiment by creating a simple poster or flyer on a topic of their choice.
- Expand: Encourage students to take on more complex design projects, such as recreating a restaurant menu or designing a flyer for a school event. Teach principles of graphic design, such as layout, color theory, and typography, and how they can be applied using PosterMyWall.
- Create: Assign a creative project where students utilize PosterMyWall to design something that aligns with a curriculum topic or school event. Encourage teamwork and collaboration in group projects, as you facilitate the sharing of ideas and division of tasks.
- Huddle: Host a classroom showcase where students present their designs and explain their creative process and design choices. Engage the class by providing constructive feedback and discussing the effectiveness of different designs.
There are a lot of activities that your class can do with PosterMyWall. Here are some of my favorite ideas:
Create Flyers
Students can create flyers about upcoming events. Simply, share the details of an upcoming event with your students and tell them how they can use PosterMyWall to create a great flyer. Then ask them to make a few groups so that they can work in teams. Let them be creative and use their imagination to create their flyers.
Recreating Menu of a Local Restaurant
Bring a menu of a local restaurant to your class and ask your students to recreate their menu. In this way, they will be able to understand how to use PosterMyWall for various purposes other than creating flyers. They can also add images of food to their menu to make it look more attractive
Tips for Effective Implementation
- Emphasize Creativity: Encourage students to express their creativity and individuality in their designs, and to go beyond just the provided templates.
- Real-World Relevance: Relate design projects to real-world contexts, to help students understand the practical application of their skills.
- Collaborative Learning: Foster collaboration in group projects, which allows students to learn from each other’s strengths and ideas.
Role of Educators
Educators can facilitate the use of PosterMyWall, guiding students in the technical aspects of design and encouraging creativity. Provide constructive feedback on their designs and reinforce the connection between graphic design and various academic and professional fields.
PosterMyWall offers a versatile and accessible platform for students to engage in graphic design, combining creativity with technology. By integrating PosterMyWall with the iTECH Model, educators can foster important design skills, encourage collaborative learning, and enhance the overall educational experience. Whether for class projects, school events, or creative expression, PosterMyWall is a valuable tool in the modern classroom.
Click here for a presentation you can use with your staff. It is completely editable so feel free to make any changes you need.