If you are a teacher who wants to know the way to create a CodeHS teacher account, you should read this entire article. Here we are going to share the way to create a CodeHS teacher account. Please ensure that you do not miss any information from the following text.
Creating a CodeHS Teacher Account
Sign up and make your Teacher Account to get started with CodeHS.
To make your teacher account with CodeHS, you have to go to codehs.com/signup/teacher.
Apparently, there are two steps to sign up:
- At the first step, you have to enter your information and click Create Account at the bottom of the page.
- Then, you are able to click Sign up with Google.
After you create your account, you are going to receive a confirmation email. Please verify your account to access all of CodeHS’s curriculum and free teacher resources.
Using CodeHS for Free (For Teacher)
The teachers are able to make a free CodeHS account to access the curriculum. CodeHS makes a comprehensive web-based curriculum for free! You are able to start today by making an account, setting up your classes, enrolling your students and getting them started on their CS pathway. You are able to make a free teacher account by clicking this link; https://codehs.com/signup/teacher. Then, a link of verification will be sent to your email. After you verify your account, you are going to have the ability to access all of the curriculum and free teacher resources. You are able to learn about all of the courses and curriculum by clicking this link here.
Benefits of Using CodeHS
CodeHS offers courses in Intro to Computer Science in JavaScript, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science in Java, Intro to Computer Science in Python, Virtual Reality, Web Design, and more.
Here are some benefits of using CodeHS:
- Save Time Grading
When the students work through exercises, they are going to receive Instant Feedback to let them know whether their own program runs or not. The teachers spend less time grading, and the students receive more of the feedback they need on their own exercises. - Teacher Tools and Resources
In addition to the full curriculum, all teachers in CodeHS have access to the full AP review and test prep materials, the ability to make classes and manage student enrollment, and easy access to students’ code to grade and leave comments.
For your information, a detailed overview of the tools and resources available through CodeHS’ free plan can be discovered by clicking this link; https://codehs.com/info/plans. CodeHS provides many software tools, support, training and more on Pro plan. On Pro plan, you are also going to get lesson plans, a gradebook, advanced progress tracking and more. To see more information about the different plans, click this link; https://codehs.com/plans_detail.
Becoming a Verified CodeHS Teacher
The teachers of CodeHS are able to verify their own accounts to get access to restricted teacher resources such as Lesson Plans, the Teacher Forum, Solutions, and the Problem Bank. For your information, the verification process will protect academic integrity by ensuring the students cannot get access to those materials.
Apparently, there are two steps to become a Verified CodeHS teacher:
- At the first step, you have to confirm your school email address.
- The second step, you have to verify that you are a teacher at a school.
In the text below, we are going to explain in more detail about those two steps.
Confirm Your Email Address
Before becoming a verified CodeHS teacher, first you need to secure your own account and verify that it belongs to you by confirming your email address. When you signed up for CodeHS, then an email with a confirmation link was sent to the email address you provided during the sign-up process. If you do not see the email, no worries. Please sign in to CodeHS and you are going to see the banner, allowing you to resend the email or change your email address.
Teacher Verification Process
To verify your identity as a teacher at a school, you have to fill out the Teacher Verification Form. You need to provide a direct link to your school’s staff directory page where you are listed as a teacher or a link to your photo ID. If your school email is different from your CodeHS account email, you also need to confirm and verify that both email addresses belong to you. Verifying is a manual process, so you have to allow 5-7 business days to become verified. You are going to receive an email after you become verified.
Creating a CodeHS Student Account
Some of you may want to know the way to create a CodeHS student account. Well, in this paragraph, we are going to inform you of that information. Just continue reading the text below.
As a student, you are going to get a class code or URL from your teacher. If you click on the URL, you are going to be asked to create a CodeHS account. Also, you will be able to visit the official site of CodeHS and sign up as a student. To join your teacher’s Section, enter the Class Code.
Here are steps to make create a CodeHS student account:
- At the first step, you have to enter your first and last name.
- Then, you are able to enter an email address. Remember that your email address does not need to be a working email. This will be your login. Your teacher has the ability to change it later if you want.
- The next step is to make a password. Your teacher will help you to reset your password if you need it.
- If your teacher gave you a Class Code, then you are able to enter it at the bottom of the page.
- If your teacher sent you a Join Link, automatically you are going to join in. For those who do not have a class code or a join link, you are able to reach out to your teacher.
