Whether you’re a student eager to dive into Python or a teacher looking to enrich your classroom with hands-on coding, Codecademy Pro is a great resource to empower your students to learn Computer Science skills. Worried about pricing? Did you know that most Ohio school districts already have access to Clever.com? Through Clever’s seamless single sign-on, educators can add Codecademy to their district’s app library—granting students free Pro access to Codecademy’s entire course catalog. Here’s how you and your students can get started today.
Why Codecademy Pro Matters
- Interactive Learning: Codecademy Pro’s hands-on exercises, quizzes, and real-world projects accelerate coding fluency.
- Career-Ready Paths: From the Computer Science Career Path (Python, data structures, algorithms) to Web Development tracks (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), students can follow guided curricula that mirror industry workflows.
- Built-In Certificates: Upon completion of a path, students earn shareable certificates—perfect for resumes or college applications.
- Teacher Dashboard: Educators can track student progress, assign exercises, and identify areas for extra support.
Teacher Prerequisite: Adding Codecademy to Clever
(Only needs to be done once per district or school. Reach out to your technology or curriculum coordinator if you don’t have admin rights.)
- Log in to Clever.com as an administrator or teacher with app-management permissions.
- Browse the Clever Application Library and search for “Codecademy.”
- Click Add to include Codecademy in your district’s or school’s single-sign-on portal.
- Publish the change; students will now see the Codecademy icon on their Clever dashboard.
Tip for Admins: If you don’t see “Codecademy” in the library, reach out to your district Clever support or submit a request through the Clever help center.
Part 1: Student Sign-On via Clever
- Go to https://www.clever.com/
- Click Log in as a Student.
- Start typing your school name (e.g., “Mahoning…”); select your district when it appears.
- Choose Log in with Google (use your school-issued Gmail/Google Workspace account).
- From your Clever dashboard, click M. Sekol’s Page (or your teacher’s Clever page).
- Click the Codecademy icon—Clever will automatically log you in to your Pro account.
Part 2: Enrolling in the Computer Science Pathway
- Once inside Codecademy, select Catalog from the top navigation.
- Click Computer Science under course categories.
- Scroll to the Career Path: Computer Science tile.
- Hit the Start button (it’s usually bright yellow!).
- You’re now enrolled in the Computer Science Pathway, featuring foundational Python, data structures, algorithms, and more.
Congratulations! You now have access to hundreds of hours of coding content—completely free through your school’s Clever integration.
Exploring Beyond Python
While the Computer Science Pathway is a fantastic launchpad, Codecademy Pro offers much more:
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js
- Data Science: SQL, pandas, data visualization
- Cybersecurity: Fundamental security principles, encryption, penetration testing
- Mobile Development: Swift, Kotlin
Encourage students to browse the Catalog, bookmark courses they’re curious about, and even pursue multiple pathways over the school year.
Submission & Classroom Accountability
To verify successful sign-up and pathway enrollment, ask students to:
- Click their profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Take a screenshot showing their name and “Pro” status.
- Navigate to the Computer Science Pathway page and screenshot the pathway banner.
- Submit both screenshots via Google Classroom (or your LMS of choice).
This quick check ensures everyone is properly enrolled—and gives you a chance to celebrate your students’ new coding capabilities!
Tips for Teachers
- Integrate Codecademy Assignments: Assign specific lessons as homework or in-class labs.
- Host “Coding Hours”: Set aside one period a week for students to work together and troubleshoot common roadblocks.
- Share Real-World Projects: Challenge students to build a small app—like a quiz or a weather dashboard—using skills from their Codecademy pathway.
- Track Progress: Use the Codecademy teacher dashboard to identify students who might need extra help or those ready for extension activities.
Ready to Get Coding?
By leveraging your district’s existing Clever portal, you can unlock free, unlimited access to Codecademy Pro—empowering every student in your classroom to become the coder of tomorrow. Reach out to your tech coordinator today, add Codecademy to your Clever library, and watch your students thrive as they master Python, JavaScript, and beyond.
Happy coding!
