Module 0: Orientation

Setting up your workstation for success

Orientation & Pre-work

Objective: Configure your environment with VS Code, GitHub, and BigQuery.

1. Course Overview

This course focuses on the unique challenges of K-12 data: longitudinal analysis, student privacy, and multiple source systems (SIS, LMS, Assessment).

2. Environment Setup

  • GitHub: Create an account if you don't have one.
  • VS Code: Install the editor + 'dbt Power User' extension.
  • BigQuery Sandbox: meticulous instructions to set up a free tier project.

3. Deliverables

Please complete the following checklist before Module 1:

Install VS Code
Clone Starter Repo
Connect to BigQuery