# TEALS Intro CS **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/teals-intro-cs/58.md [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) --- ## [Getting Started with Intro to CS with MakeCode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-started-with-intro-to-cs-with-makecode-arcade/31835)
**Author:** [@KIKIvsIT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KIKIvsIT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-started-with-intro-to-cs-with-makecode-arcade/31835 "2024-11-20T21:53:56Z")
Hello! If you’ve found this post, you’re probably working to bring Microsoft MakeCode Arcade into your classroom. Please use this post as a guide for getting started with the curriculum and/or keeping up to date on the… --- ## [Intro to CS with Arcade Webinars, Trainings, Tips, and Tricks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinars-trainings-tips-and-tricks/31836)
**Author:** [@KIKIvsIT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KIKIvsIT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinars-trainings-tips-and-tricks/31836 "2024-11-20T22:01:28Z")
Hello, everyone! For those of you looking for a one-stop-shop for Intro to CS with Arcade, please make sure you’ve checked out this topic first! For training opportunities, take a look at what we’ve got below: How t… --- ## [About the TEALS Intro CS category](https://forum.makecode.com/t/about-the-teals-intro-cs-category/13756)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/about-the-teals-intro-cs-category/13756 "2023-03-03T00:53:01Z")
Welcome! This channel on our Forum is for anyone teaching with the TEALS Intro to Computer Science with MakeCode curriculum. Please feel free to use this space to connect with others: Ask questions about the course ma… --- ## [New Educator Resources for Intro to CS with MakeCode Arcade!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-educator-resources-for-intro-to-cs-with-makecode-arcade/31401)
**Author:** [@KIKIvsIT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KIKIvsIT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-educator-resources-for-intro-to-cs-with-makecode-arcade/31401 "2026-09-20T20:30:50Z")
If you’re using the Intro to CS with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade curriculum, you may be excited to know that it is now easier than ever to get your students started on labs! This week, we are rolling out a new student-faci… --- ## [Invite Link to the GitHub for Teals - Introduction to Computer Science with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/invite-link-to-the-github-for-teals-introduction-to-computer-science-with-microsoft-makecode-arcade/43374)
**Author:** [@tlmaier](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tlmaier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/invite-link-to-the-github-for-teals-introduction-to-computer-science-with-microsoft-makecode-arcade/43374 "2026-05-22T19:39:14Z")
Can someone send me Invite Link to the GitHub for Teals - Introduction to Computer Science with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade? ~Thank You (tmaier@buena.k12.nj.us) --- ## [Summer 2026 PD posted!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/summer-2026-pd-posted/43182)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/summer-2026-pd-posted/43182 "2026-04-07T03:21:58Z")
Hello Intro CS MakeCode Educators! We’ve just published a list of free training opportunities this summer, including the InfoSys Pathfinders Intro CS workshop led by the amazing @AlexK! Please take a look and registe… --- ## [New code evaluation tool](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-code-evaluation-tool/41676)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-code-evaluation-tool/41676 "2026-01-23T04:11:16Z")
Hello Intro CS Educators! We are building out a Code Evaluation Tool for MakeCode Arcade, and hoping to get your input and guidance on what kind of tool would be most valuable to your teaching, and what features we shou… --- ## [Downloading/working with GitHub](https://forum.makecode.com/t/downloading-working-with-github/39900)
**Author:** [@MsGatWA](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MsGatWA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/downloading-working-with-github/39900 "2025-10-21T17:13:30Z")
Hello! I have access to the TEALS Makecode IntrotoCS curriculum in Github, but this is my first time using GitHub, so I am a bit lost. I can’t seem to view most of the material directly inside Github. For example, I ca… --- ## [Did anyone tell code.org?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/did-anyone-tell-code-org/35471)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/did-anyone-tell-code-org/35471 "2025-05-29T18:10:17Z")
code.org just sent this to me: Any insider information on what this is about? The form is at https://share.hsforms.com/1Iz5QXiI3Saar1V47h-DSsgqs0ef so no telling who actually gets it. TEALS doesn’t manage volunteers… --- ## [Using normal python in makecode but it's not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-normal-python-in-makecode-but-its-not-working/25746)
**Author:** [@john.holland.teals](https://forum.makecode.com/u/john.holland.teals)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-normal-python-in-makecode-but-its-not-working/25746 "2025-03-28T17:09:11Z")
Hello, I am volunteering to help teach Intro to CS with Makecode. We are in unit 3 currently (of semester 1). I am looking ahead at the prospect of switching to python or typescript which I think happens in a later unit … --- ## [So catch me up on what is the latest at Microsoft and education?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-catch-me-up-on-what-is-the-latest-at-microsoft-and-education/31659)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-catch-me-up-on-what-is-the-latest-at-microsoft-and-education/31659 "2025-02-18T17:54:02Z")
Microsoft is currently getting TEALS out of the staffing business, MakeCode Arcade is ramping up, Minecraft Education seems to be holding steady over the years, and VS Code for Education is the latest. 4 organizations at… --- ## [Robot projects that fit into the TEALS MakeCode Arcade curriculum](https://forum.makecode.com/t/robot-projects-that-fit-into-the-teals-makecode-arcade-curriculum/31602)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/robot-projects-that-fit-into-the-teals-makecode-arcade-curriculum/31602 "2025-02-16T19:35:41Z")
Motivation MakeCode has an Arcade version and a micro:bit version. They are similar enough that learning one makes using the other easy. So there is plenty of overlap. Some of my kids just don’t want to create a version… --- ## [There should be](https://forum.makecode.com/t/there-should-be/33657)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/there-should-be/33657 "2025-02-07T19:26:17Z")
…at least one good space invader with animation in the Gallery. --- ## [TEALS volunteers next year](https://forum.makecode.com/t/teals-volunteers-next-year/33559)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/teals-volunteers-next-year/33559 "2025-02-03T04:36:28Z")
It looks like TEALS is moving volunteers over to CODE.org’s District Program. There is also a way for school districts to sign up. I am signed up for the District Program and my school is already signed up for it. There… --- ## [Is there a size limit on shared MakeCode Arcade projects?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-size-limit-on-shared-makecode-arcade-projects/31658)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-size-limit-on-shared-makecode-arcade-projects/31658 "2024-11-16T00:55:14Z")
I have created starter code for unit projects in MakeCode Arcade. Inevitably, 50% of students will decide to take their “after finishing the project free time” up front. The starter code provides structures and graphics … --- ## [Tips and Tricks for Intro to CS with Arcade - Webinar Update](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tips-and-tricks-for-intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinar-update/31589)
**Author:** [@KIKIvsIT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KIKIvsIT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tips-and-tricks-for-intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinar-update/31589 "2024-11-12T03:46:28Z")
I want to thank everyone who attended the webinar yesterday! I had a great time hosting and I hope y’all had a great time learning about all of the new features we’re incorporating. Please make sure to follow this thread… --- ## [How can teams of students combine their code into one final project?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-teams-of-students-combine-their-code-into-one-final-project/25047)
**Author:** [@mcochrill](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mcochrill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-teams-of-students-combine-their-code-into-one-final-project/25047 "2023-12-14T19:56:54Z")
I am using the suggested teams approach to the Unit 6 blocks final project. We have not been able to successfully find a way for each teammate to share and combine code into one project. Does anyone know how to do this? --- ## [Unable to download the TEALS Introduction to Computer Science curriculum Microsoft MakeCode Arcade as its core t](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unable-to-download-the-teals-introduction-to-computer-science-curriculum-microsoft-makecode-arcade-as-its-core-t/15375)
**Author:** [@MrsGuptaComputerScie](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrsGuptaComputerScie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unable-to-download-the-teals-introduction-to-computer-science-curriculum-microsoft-makecode-arcade-as-its-core-t/15375 "2024-09-24T16:47:32Z")
the download links take me to the link(https://github.com/microsoft/TEALS-MakeCode-IntroCS) where the course material uses SNAP BUT I am looking the the IntroCS with Makecode Arcade not with SNAP where can I find the … --- ## [GitHub Educator Verification Process - we want your thoughts!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-educator-verification-process-we-want-your-thoughts/30795)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-educator-verification-process-we-want-your-thoughts/30795 "2024-09-23T23:22:51Z")
Do you have a GitHub account, and have you ever applied to be a GitHub verified teacher? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Microsoft and GitHub Education teams are working to improve this process. Please consider … --- ## [Office Hours Available!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/office-hours-available/23468)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/office-hours-available/23468 "2024-03-12T19:55:20Z")
Attention all Educators and TEALS Volunteers using the TEALS Intro CS curriculum! We will be hosting a monthly Office Hours Teams call with members of the MakeCode Team and curriculum authors to help: Answer any quest… --- ## [Unit 6 MakeCode Arcade Blocks Final Project Rubric](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unit-6-makecode-arcade-blocks-final-project-rubric/25046)
**Author:** [@mcochrill](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mcochrill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unit-6-makecode-arcade-blocks-final-project-rubric/25046 "2023-12-14T19:53:49Z")
Has anyone found or made a rubric for the Unit 6 blocks final project? I am really out of my confort zone and league already with MakeCode Arcade. Now, I have teams working on final projects for the blocks semester and I… --- ## [Issues with Extensions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/issues-with-extensions/24602)
**Author:** [@BrianM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BrianM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/issues-with-extensions/24602 "2023-11-30T01:21:25Z")
Following tutorials that use Extensions (Carnival, Health Bar, etc.) I end up with the game simulator not reflecting changes made to the block code. One work around was to switch to Python, change a number somewhere, sw… --- ## [Lab 3.4: Animated Sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lab-3-4-animated-sprites/18952)
**Author:** [@mswallace13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mswallace13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lab-3-4-animated-sprites/18952 "2023-04-05T17:33:16Z")
Intro to CS Semester 1 Page 6 Steps 17 through steps 19 #19 “Finally, set your sprite’s image to be the value of the frame list array at the current frame” Please help with step 19! I do not know what block to use he… --- ## [How to develop TEALS outside US ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-develop-teals-outside-us/18127)
**Author:** [@Kokoadi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kokoadi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-develop-teals-outside-us/18127 "2023-02-23T02:42:33Z")
Can I develop TEALS outside US and how?