diff --git a/docs/links.rst b/docs/links.rst
index f8faa002a..3716041e9 100644
--- a/docs/links.rst
+++ b/docs/links.rst
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@
 
 .. _VirtualEnvWrapper: http://virtualenvwrapper.readthedocs.io/en/latest
 
+.. _managing different Python versions with virtualenv: https://saturncloud.io/blog/how-to-use-different-python-versions-with-virtualenv/
+
 .. _XBlock SDK: https://github.com/openedx/xblock-sdk
 
 .. _PyEnv: https://github.com/yyuu/pyenv
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/Images/sdk_ui.png b/docs/xblock-tutorial/Images/sdk_ui.png
index 0e232965e..7c2c3c60c 100644
Binary files a/docs/xblock-tutorial/Images/sdk_ui.png and b/docs/xblock-tutorial/Images/sdk_ui.png differ
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/create_first_xblock.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/create_first_xblock.rst
index e06d090d2..90a45ba44 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/create_first_xblock.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/create_first_xblock.rst
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Create Your First XBlock:
 
-#########################
+########################
 Create Your First XBlock
-#########################
+########################
 
 Before you continue, make sure that you have :ref:`set up the XBlock SDK <Set
 Up the XBlock Software Development Kit>`. You then create the XBlock and deploy
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ it in the XBlock SDK.
 
 .. include:: ../reusable/run_server.rst
 
-******************
+**********
 Next Steps
-******************
+**********
 
 You have now completed the Getting Started section of the XBlock tutorial. In
 the next sections, you will learn :ref:`how to use the XBlock SDK <Using the
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
index 846912899..9a6c8dfd7 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/prereqs.rst
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Install XBlock Prerequisites:
 
-################################
+############################
 Install XBlock Prerequisites
-################################
+############################
 
 To build an XBlock, you must have the following tools on your computer.
 
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ To build an XBlock, you must have the following tools on your computer.
  :depth: 1
 
 
-***********
+**********
 Python 3.8
-***********
+**********
 
 To run the a virtual environment and the XBlock SDK, and to build an XBlock,
 you must have Python 3.8 installed on your computer.
@@ -21,11 +21,11 @@ you must have Python 3.8 installed on your computer.
 `Download Python`_ for your operating system and follow the installation
 instructions.
 
-****
+***
 Git
-****
+***
 
-EdX repositories, including XBlock and the XBlock SDK, are stored on GitHub.
+Open edX repositories, including XBlock and the XBlock SDK, are stored on GitHub.
 
 To build your own XBlock, and to deploy it later, you must use Git for source
 control.
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ control.
 If you do not have Git installed, or you are are unfamiliar with the tool, see
 the `GitHub Help`_.
 
-************************
+*********************
 A Virtual Environment
-************************
+*********************
 
 It is recommended that you develop your XBlock using a Python virtual
 environment. A virtual environment is a tool to keep the dependencies required
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
index 510e69692..80ff0637e 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/getting_started/setup_sdk.rst
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 .. _Set Up the XBlock Software Development Kit:
 
-###########################################
+##########################################
 Set Up the XBlock Software Development Kit
-###########################################
+##########################################
 
 Before you continue, make sure that you are familiar with the subjects in the
 :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites` section.
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ SDK`_ in a virtual environment. To do this, complete the following steps.
  :local:
  :depth: 1
 
-********************************************
+**********************************
 Create a Directory for XBlock Work
-********************************************
+**********************************
 
 It is recommended that you create a directory in which to store all your XBlock
 work, including a virtual environment, the XBlock SDK, and the XBlocks you
@@ -38,11 +38,14 @@ develop.
 
 .. _Create and Activate the Virtual Environment:
 
-********************************************
+*******************************************
 Create and Activate the Virtual Environment
-********************************************
+*******************************************
 
-You must have a virtual environment tool installed on your computer. For more information, see :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites`.
+You must have a virtual environment tool installed on your computer. For more
+information, see :ref:`Install XBlock Prerequisites`. If you have multiple
+Python versions on your machine, see `managing different Python versions with
+virtualenv`_.
 
 Then create the virtual environment in your ``xblock_development`` directory.
 
@@ -51,23 +54,26 @@ Then create the virtual environment in your ``xblock_development`` directory.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
 
-      $ virtualenv venv
+      $ virtualenv xblock-env
 
 #. Run the following command to activate the virtual environment.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
 
-      $ source venv/bin/activate
+      $ source xblock-env/bin/activate
 
    When the virtual environment is activated, the command prompt shows the name
    of the virtual directory in parentheses.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $
+      (xblock-env) $
 
 .. include:: ../reusable/clone_sdk.rst
 
-When the requirements are installed, you are in the ``xblock_development`` directory, which contains the ``venv`` and ``xblock-sdk`` subdirectories. You can now :ref:`create your first XBlock <Create Your First XBlock>`.
+When the requirements are installed, you are in the ``xblock_development``
+directory, which contains the ``var``, ``xblock-env``, and ``xblock-sdk``
+subdirectories. You can now :ref:`create your first XBlock <Create Your First
+XBlock>`.
 
 .. include:: ../../links.rst
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/clone_sdk.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/clone_sdk.rst
index 1bc9657e8..27413a33d 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/clone_sdk.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/clone_sdk.rst
@@ -14,29 +14,29 @@ requirements. To do this, complete the following steps at a command prompt.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
 
-      (venv) $ git clone https://github.com/openedx/xblock-sdk.git
+      (xblock-env) $ git clone https://github.com/openedx/xblock-sdk.git
 
 #. In the same directory, create an empty directory called `var`.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
 
-      (venv) $ mkdir var
+      (xblock-env) $ mkdir var
 
 #. Run the following command to change to the ``xblock-sdk`` directory.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
   
-      (venv) $ cd xblock-sdk
+      (xblock-env) $ cd xblock-sdk
 
 #. Run the following commands to install the XBlock SDK requirements.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
   
-      (venv) $ make install
+      (xblock-env) $ make install
 
 #. Run the following command to return to the ``xblock_development`` directory,
    where you will perform the rest of your work.
 
    .. code-block:: bash
   
-      (venv) $ cd ..
+      (xblock-env) $ cd ..
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_db.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_db.rst
index c328b3b83..3f6533798 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_db.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_db.rst
@@ -10,13 +10,5 @@ database.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py migrate
+      (xblock-env) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py migrate
 
-#. You are prompted to indicate whether or not to create a Django superuser.
-
-   .. code-block:: none
-
-      You just installed Django's auth system, which means you don't have any
-      superusers defined. Would you like to create one now? (yes/no):
-
-#. Enter ``no``.
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_xblock.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_xblock.rst
index eb9feac0d..45adaf525 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_xblock.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/create_xblock.rst
@@ -1,18 +1,19 @@
-******************
+****************
 Create an XBlock
-******************
+****************
 
 You use the XBlock SDK to create skeleton files for an XBlock. To do this,
 follow these steps at a command prompt.
 
-#. Change to the ``xblock_development`` directory, which contains the ``venv`` and ``xblock-sdk`` subdirectories.
+#. Change to the ``xblock_development`` directory, which contains the
+   ``var``, ``xblock-env``, and ``xblock-sdk`` subdirectories.
 
 #. Run the following command to create the skeleton
    files for the XBlock.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $ xblock-sdk/bin/workbench-make-xblock
+      (xblock-env) $ xblock-sdk/bin/workbench-make-xblock
 
    Instructions in the command window instruct you to determine a short name
    and a class name. Follow the guidelines in the command window to determine
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/install_xblock.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/install_xblock.rst
index 81e2bfab5..3c0250809 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/install_xblock.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/install_xblock.rst
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ In the ``xblock_development`` directory, use ``pip`` to install your XBlock.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $ pip install -e myxblock
+      (xblock-env) $ pip install -e myxblock
 
 You can then test your XBlock in the XBlock SDK.
diff --git a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/run_server.rst b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/run_server.rst
index bdaf4afff..596bc8767 100644
--- a/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/run_server.rst
+++ b/docs/xblock-tutorial/reusable/run_server.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-**************************
+*************************
 Run the XBlock SDK Server
-**************************
+*************************
 
 To see the web interface of the XBlock SDK, you must run the SDK server.
 
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ server.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py runserver
+      (xblock-env) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py runserver
 
 .. note:: If you do not specify a port, the XBlock SDK server uses port 8000.
   To use a different port, specify it in the ``runserver`` command.
@@ -25,15 +25,15 @@ The page shows the XBlocks installed automatically with the XBlock SDK. Note
 that the page also shows the **MyXBlock** XBlock that you created in
 :ref:`Create Your First XBlock`.
 
-====================================
+==================================
 Get Help for the XBlock SDK Server
-====================================
+==================================
 
 To get help for the XBlock SDK ``runserver`` command, run the following
 command.
 
    .. code-block:: none
 
-      (venv) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py help
+      (xblock-env) $ python xblock-sdk/manage.py help
 
 The command window lists and describes the available commands.