Getting Started
Everything you need to get going.
25 articles
What’s Kira?An intro to what Kira is and how it can save you time as a teacher.
Your First Time on Your Kira AccountOnce your teacher account is approved, it’s time for a tour!
Logging in and Syncing your Classes to KiraA step-by-step guide to using Single Sign-On (SSO) and linking your sections to courses in Kira.
Kira 2.0: Learn About Our New FeaturesWe’re excited to announce the rollout of Kira 2.0: our new suite of AI-powered tools an a brand-new lesson and course creation experience.
Using Kira's AI TutorLearn more about how Kira's AI tutor can help keep your students engaged.
Browse Resources with the Library FeatureView materials you've created, along with Kira-created resources, in the Library tab.
For Admin: Kira Learning Allowlist DomainsAllowlist these domains will allow educators and students to have access to essential resources.
Student Device + Browser CompatibilitySetting up Kira is seamless! As a web-based platform, Kira only requires an internet connection and a modern web browser.
How to use Kira
Information on using Kira's features
Grading & Assessing Student Progress (Kira 1.0)The Kira platform gives you all of the tools you need to evaluate your students’ work as they progress in their learning journey.
Inviting Students to Join a SectionFollow these steps to get your students added to their section in Kira's platform.
Resetting Student PasswordsWhen students forget a password, you as a teacher have the power to reset it!
Using the Standalone Code Editor (Kira 1.0)From IDK to IDE, everything you need to know about coding outside the course content and doing it with confidence.
Overview of Kira's Teacher Resources (Kira 1.0)Get to know all of the resources we have available for teachers to accompany several computer science courses.
How to Use the AI Teacher AssistantLearn how to use Kira's AI Teacher Assistant to guide students, provide real-time support, and simplify coding instruction.
How to Create a Rubric in Kira (Kira 2.0)Rubrics in Kira are AI-generated, standards-aligned, and fully customizable.
Creating and Launching a ChatPodThis article walks through how to set up and launch a ChatPod with students in Kira.
How can teachers use the Solutions tab in Kira Learning? (Kira 1.0)The Solutions tab in the Kira helps you access correct solution codes for assignment steps and compare these with student submissions.
Account Setup
Help setting up your account
How to Adjust Section SettingsAdjusting your section settings lets you customize and manage your course sections.
How to Create Your Section(s) on KiraLearn how to create a section in Kira so you can dive into course content and explore the platform on a deeper level.
How to add a student to a course on Kira Learning if you are not using an LMS or SSONo integrations, no problem - you can still add your class quickly and easily.
Adding Yourself as a StudentAdd yourself as a student in our new onboarding course to experience the teacher and student sides of the platform.
How can students resolve the perpetual spinning wheel issue on the Kira dashboardWe can help you troubleshoot!
How can duplicate student accounts be merged in Kira Learning while preserving course progress?Duplicate accounts can be merged, while preserving student data by following these steps.