Training Opportunities for MakeCode Educators

A collection of courses that provide professional learning opportunities for Microsoft MakeCode.

Come see us at ISTE or CSTA this summer!

MakeCode Arcade General

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[
    {
        "name": "MakeCode Arcade-Con!",
        "description": "Save the date for this 6-hour online professional learning conference, centered around Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.",
        "label": "April 23, 2025",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/25467/",
        "imageUrl": "https://cdn.makecode.com/blob/144ef2579a28bed3db4401f2cce0b0dc63de201e/static/courses/arcadecon/ac2025card.png"
    }, {
        "name": "Arcade at CSTA!",
        "description": "Will you be joining us in Cleveland for CSTA this year? Join our session on Layered Play in room 26A",
        "label": "7/10/25 @4pm ET",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://conference.csteachers.org/event/CSTA2025/agenda?session=da6d4014-efff-4393-81c8-92075be113ce&shareLink=true",
        "imageUrl": "https://images.cvent.com/5a342e4a60f8497e9cfb03a3d10c3019/pix/de8426e3c1884460825e799c505728ef!_!6e551c3ce38f5077e95adc60ff3a15ce.jpg"
    }

]

Intro to CS with Arcade

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[
    {
        "name": "Intro to CS Week-Long PD",
        "description": "Discover exciting tips, tricks, and features meant to make your classroom experience as smooth as possible",
        "label": "6/16-6/20 or 7/21-7/25",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://pathfinders.onwingspan.com/web/en/app/event-details/make-code-arcade",
        "imageUrl": "https://pathfinders.onwingspan.com/web/assets/short-time/pathfinders/summerEvents2025/microsoftMakeCode_Thumb.png"
    }, {
        "name": "Join us at ISTE!",
        "description": "Planning to be in San Antonio this year? Come to our 90-minute workshop (Code: CL405)",
        "label": "7/2/25 @ 8:30am CT",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://youtu.be/zFqY9P5KtcA",
        "imageUrl": "https://iste-prod.imgix.net/ITELive-25_2049x1154_v1.png"
    }, {
        "name": "Tips and Tricks for Intro to CS with Arcade",
        "description": "Discover exciting tips, tricks, and features meant to make your classroom experience as smooth as possible",
        "label": "View the Recording",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://youtu.be/zFqY9P5KtcA",
        "imageUrl": "https://img.youtube.com/vi/zFqY9P5KtcA/hqdefault.jpg"
    }

]

AP Computer Science Principles

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[
    {
        "name": "AP CSP Session 1",
        "description": "Both workshops will consist of independent learning activities to complete on your own time, as well as live Teams video conferencing sessions.",
        "label": "June 16 - 20",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1118b9b2-723c-4eeb-a694-28aa35b8dc09@74ce1499-dbf1-452c-a18f-ed42467a4990",
        "imageUrl": "https://makecode.com/api/_JFR52W6fk2cF/thumb"
    },{
        "name": "AP CSP Session 2",
        "description": "Both workshops are free, and attendees will receive a certificate of completion for a total of 27 hours of instruction.",
        "label": "July 14 - 18",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20af7ced-66e3-4b1b-80c6-994d008cbf2f@74ce1499-dbf1-452c-a18f-ed42467a4990",
        "imageUrl": "https://makecode.com/api/_a5qCMYAM2PmL/thumb"
    }

]

Session Recordings

[
    {
        "name": "Intro to MakeCode for CSEd Week 2024",
        "description": "Trimmed down from our engaging 50-minute webinar, we exolored the best MakeCode Hour of Code activities, perfect for Computer Science Education Week!",
        "label": "View the Recording",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://youtu.be/sT5o01rIQZw",
        "imageUrl": "https://cdn.makecode.com/blob/8de04557879bf1d340943ca215b3ef4e26d7333e/static/tutorials/bubbles/card.jpg"
    }, {
        "name": "Instant CSEd Week Prep",
        "description": "From activity selection to class runtime, you'll leave this session with all the knowledge and resources necessary to make CS Education Week fun, engaging, and stress-free for you and your students. ",
        "label": "View the Recording",
        "labelClass": "purple ribbon large",
        "url":"https://youtu.be/sG7XMH2WaGs",
        "imageUrl": "https://cdn.makecode.com/blob/b0312c370804a37783efdc113d2f23c67a6e3384/static/skillmap/balloon/balloon4.gif"
    }

]

See also

Previous Webinars
YouTube Educator Channel
Arcade Courses Home Page
micro:bit Training Home Page
Minecraft Lessons Home Page