Create App Overview

The Create app on CodeHS allows teachers to develop, manage, and organize assignments and playlists. It provides tools for creating new assignments, viewing and editing existing ones, and organizing them into playlists.

Navigating to the Create App

Open the Side Navigation Menu.
Click on Assignments to expand the category.
Click the Create app.

Photo showing how to access the Create app

Using the Create App Tools

The Create app features three tools, which can be accessed by the tabs at the top of the page: Assignments, Autograder Editor, and Playlists.

image displaying the three tools in the create app

Assignments

Assignments is the main page of the Create app. Here you can view, create, and manage your assignments.

Create a New Assignment

The Create app makes it simple to create new assignments tailored to your course needs. To create a new assignment, click any of the assignment types listed at the top of the page:

screenshot of the different assignment types which are buttons you can click to create an assignment

After you select an assignment type, a menu will pop up where you can fill in the activity details, such as the title, description, starter code, etc. Once you've finished filling in the activity details, click "Save & Finish."

GIF demonstrating how to create a new assignment

Viewing Assignments

In the Assignments tool, you will find a list of your current assignments. Each entry provides key information, including the assignment name and status, assignment type, associated courses, associated playlists, and the last updated date and time. Here’s how you can view and understand the details of your assignments:

Assignment Name and Status: Displays the title of the assignment and its status (e.g., Draft, Shared, etc.). Clicking on the assignment name allows you to preview the assignment. An incomplete assignment will have the "Draft" status, and an assignment shared with you by another teacher will have the "Shared - View Only" label next to it.
Type: Indicates the custom assignment type, such as "Exercise," "Quiz," "Free Response," etc.
Courses: Indicates the course(s) to which the assignment belongs.
Playlists: Shows any playlists that include the assignment.
Updated: Displays the date and time when the assignment was last modified.

Managing Assignments

You can click the pencil icon to edit an assignment's details or settings, or click the plus sign "+" to assign an assignment to your course.

Each assignment also has a three-dot "..." menu to the right of it, offering several additional management options:

screenshot of the three dot menu next to a custom assignment

Options	Description	Usage
View	Allows you to view the assignment as a student.	Click “View” to see how the assignment appears to students, ensuring it is clear and functional.
Add to Playlist	Adds the assignment to a playlist for better organization.	Click “Add to Playlist” to include the assignment in a relevant playlist, helping you organize course content.
Make a Copy	Creates a duplicate of the assignment.	Click “Copy” to make a copy of the assignment, which you can then use in another course or modify without affecting the original.
Share	Allows you to share a copy of the assignment.	Click "Share" to see the options for sharing an assignment with another teacher. You can either invite them through email or share a link to the assignment with them.
Archive	Archives the assignment.	Click “Archive” to archive assignments that are no longer needed, keeping your list organized and current.

Autograder Editor

In the Autograder Editor, you'll see a list of editable assignments that you've created or forked (Pro feature). You can easily filter the list using the search bar, sort it alphabetically by Name, or sort it by the Updated time using the arrows next to those fields. To begin editing an assignment, click the blue Edit Autograder button.

For more information about editing custom autograders, check out Adding Custom Autograders and Preset Configs 📖.

Playlists

In the Playlists tool, you will see a list of your current playlists along with an option to create a new one.

Viewing Playlists

In the Playlists tool, you will find a list of your current playlists. Each entry provides key information to help you identify and organize your playlists. Clicking on a playlist title allows you to view its details, assign it to a course, and access the playlist bank.

GIF demonstrating how to view a Playlist

Create App Video Overview

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Using the Create App to Build and Manage Assignments and Playlists