docs/content/education/quickstart.md

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Quickstart for GitHub Educators	In about 15 minutes, teachers can get started with discounts, training, and tools for {% data variables.product.company_short %}, then create a classroom for the students in a software development course using {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}.	true	fpt *	Quickstart

Introduction

Educators who teach a course on software development can use discounts, partnerships, training, and tools from {% data variables.product.prodname_education %} to effectively teach relevant skills to students.

In this guide, you'll get started with {% data variables.product.product_name %}, sign up for accounts and discounted services through {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}, and create a space for your course and assignment on {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}.

{% tip %}

Tip: If you're a student and you'd like to take advantage of an academic discount, see "Applying for a student developer pack."

{% endtip %}

Creating accounts on {% data variables.product.product_name %}

First, you'll need to create a free personal account on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.

{% data reusables.accounts.create-account %}

1. Follow the prompts to create your free personal account.

After you create your personal account, create a free organization account. You'll use this organization account to create and manage classrooms {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}.

{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} {% data reusables.user-settings.organizations %} {% data reusables.organizations.new-organization %} 4. Follow the prompts to create a free organization.

For more information, see "Types of {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} accounts."

Applying for an educator discount

Next, you'll sign up for discounts on services from {% data variables.product.company_short %}. {% data reusables.education.educator-requirements %}

{% tip %}

Tip In addition to individual discounts, {% data variables.product.company_short %} offers partnerships with educational institutions through the {% data variables.product.prodname_campus_program %}. For more information, see the {% data variables.product.prodname_campus_program %} website.

{% endtip %}

{% data reusables.education.benefits-page %} {% data reusables.education.click-get-teacher-benefits %} {% data reusables.education.select-email-address %} {% data reusables.education.upload-proof-status %} {% data reusables.education.school-name %} {% data reusables.education.plan-to-use-github %} {% data reusables.education.submit-application %}

Set up {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}

With your personal account and organization account, you're ready to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}. {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %} is free to use. You can track and manage assignments, grade work automatically, and provide feedback to your students.

{% data reusables.classroom.sign-into-github-classroom %}

1. To authorize {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %} to access your personal account on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, review the information, then click Authorize {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}.
2. Review the information. To authorize {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %} to access your organization account on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, click Grant.

{% tip %}

Tip: If you see a Request button instead of a Grant button, you are a member of the organization, not an owner. An owner must approve your request for {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}. You must be an organization owner to create and manage classrooms and assignments in {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}. For more information, see "Authorizing OAuth Apps."

{% endtip %}

1. Click Authorize github.

Create your classroom

{% data reusables.classroom.about-classrooms %}

{% data reusables.classroom.sign-into-github-classroom %}

1. Click Create your first classroom or New classroom. {% data reusables.classroom.guide-create-new-classroom %}

Next steps

You've created a classroom, and you're ready to enrich your course with {% data variables.product.product_name %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}! 🎉

• Watch some videos about {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}. For more information, see "Basics of setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_classroom %}."
• Manage your classrooms and classroom admins, and create a roster of students for your classroom. For more information, see "Manage classrooms."
• Use the Git and {% data variables.product.company_short %} starter assignment to give students an overview of Git and {% data variables.product.product_name %} fundamentals. For more information, see "Use the Git and {% data variables.product.company_short %} starter assignment."
• Create an assignment for individual students or teams. {% data reusables.classroom.for-more-information-about-assignment-creation %}
• Write and implement automated tests to provide immediate feedback to students directly in assignment repositories. For more information, see "Use autograding."
• Participate in {% data variables.product.prodname_education_community_with_url %}.