# Getting Started with Intro to CS with MakeCode Arcade

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**Category:** TEALS Intro CS\
**Created:** [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")\
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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 latest news, tips, and tricks.

**Here’s a list of steps you can take to prepare to teach the course:**

1. Take steps to become [GitHub Educator verified](https://makecode.com/github-teacher-verification)
2. Download the course [from our GitHub repo](https://arcade.makecode.com/courses/downloading-materials)
3. Take our [Online Training Course](https://forum.makecode.com/t/intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinars-trainings-tips-and-tricks/31836) (coming soon!)
4. Subscribe to our [Educator YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@MSMakeCode) for how-to videos and helpful tips
5. Bookmark our [student Skillmap page for Units 0-4](https://arcade.makecode.com/courses/csintro)
6. [Sign-up for webinars](https://arcade.makecode.com/courses/educator-trainings) to make sure you have all of the latest information
7. Follow the [Educator Lounge](https://forum.makecode.com/c/educators-lounge) and [Intro to CS](https://forum.makecode.com/c/teals-intro-cs) channels on the forum by clicking the bell in the upper right-hand corner of the topic list

Once you have completed all of the items in this list, you should have everything you need to successfully teach **Introduction to Computer Science with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade** in your classroom!

Have questions? Feel free to pop them down below!