Code.org Support
Getting Set Up for the School Year
Getting started on Code.org
- ★ Back to School FAQ & Updates for August 2021!
- ★ New how-to walkthrough videos for teachers!
- ★ Navigating the new Lesson Plan setup
- ★ Navigating the New Curriculum Overview Page
- ★ I'd like to start using Code.org in my classroom. How should I start?
- What's new in this year's CS Fundamentals, CS Discoveries, and CS Principles curriculum
Resources for School & District Administrators
- ★ Technical requirements for Code.org
- ★ School admins: visit Code.org/Administrators!
- Adding Code.org to the Clever Dashboard
- Installing the Code.org Maker App to a Group of Computers
- YouTube is blocked at my school. How can I access the videos?
- Using PowerSchool with Code.org
Using Code.org in Your Classroom
Using Code.org as a Teacher
- ★ New 'Keep Working' feature
- ★ Rubrics in Code.org courses
- ★ Assessing and checking student understanding in CS Discoveries and CS Principles
- Why do some lessons not have listed level bubbles, or say 'Progress N/A'?
- How to assign work to my students via Google Classroom
- How do I view a student's code on an individual level?
Teacher Dashboard Tools
- ★ New: How to prevent unwanted students from joining your section
- How to automatically play "Read-Aloud" instructions for students
- How to force students to sign in, before they begin working on Hour of Code and CS Fundamentals courses
- How do I change a section's course or unit assignment?
- How to remove a section from your teacher dashboard
- In the teacher dashboard, what are 'lesson extras'?
App Lab, Game Lab, and Web Lab
- What are the differences between AppLab, GameLab, WebLab, and SpriteLab?
- How to use Libraries in App Lab
- How to Use Datasets in App Lab
- Troubleshooting Web Lab problems
- How to Create and Use a Custom Dataset in App Lab
- Configuring sharing options for students using App Lab, Game Lab, and Web Lab
Student and Teacher Accounts
- What are the differences between student and teacher accounts on Code.org?
- Getting your child set up on Code.org at home
- Setting up sections with Google Classroom sync
- Setting up sections with Clever sync
- How can I change my account type from student to teacher (or vice versa)?
- Can I single-sign-on (SSO) to Code.org using a third-party authentication provider like Google or Clever?
Hour of Code
Hour of Code FAQ
- ★ What is the Hour of Code?
- ★ Where can I find Dance Party?
- ★ Where can I find your Minecraft tutorials?
- Are there Hour of Code tutorials available in my language?
- How do I participate in the Hour of Code?
- I'm outside the United States. How can I participate internationally?
Hosting an Hour of Code
- I don't know anything about coding. Can I still host an Hour of Code event?
- Can I split up the Hour of Code over more days?
- Do I need computers for every student?
- Where can I print certificates for my students?
- How can students with disabilities participate in the Hour of Code?
- How do I report to you that my classroom/school participated in the Hour of Code?
My Students are at Home
Information for Teachers
Information for Parents
Professional Development
Professional Learning Programs
- What is Code.org’s Professional Learning Program?
- Where are your workshops offered? Can I choose which workshop to attend?
- Can international applicants apply to the Professional Learning Program?
- What's the cost of your training programs?
- How do I apply for your professional development programs, and when are applications open?
- When will I find out if I’m accepted to the Professional Learning program?
About Code.org
About Code.org
- ★ What is Code.org?
- How can I bring computer science to my school?
- Which coding language(s) does Code.org use in its lessons?
- Filing bug reports
- Help us add new data sets into App Lab!
- Why does Code.org use Blockly, a visual programming language, for its elementary-level courses?
Product Updates
- ★ Product Update Blog - March 2021 to August 2021
- Product Update Blog - December 2020 to February 2021
- Product Updates: June to November 2020
- Product Updates: March through May 2020
- Product Updates: November 2019 through February 2020
- Product Updates: July through October 2019
Get Involved
How to Join the Movement
How to donate
International
- I teach outside of the US. Are there resources to help me teach computer science?
- How do I bring computer science to my country, or find an international partner in my country?
- How do I become an International Hour of Code Partner?
- Are your videos available in other languages?
- Are your courses available in non-English languages?
- How can I help translate your materials into other languages?
Using Our Materials
- Can I charge for using your curriculum at my private school, after-school club, or other organization?
- Can I use Code.org’s logo or the Hour of Code logo for an event, flyers, or on my website?
- Can I use or post your videos?
- How do I suggest changes to, provide feedback about, or report a bug with Code.org materials?