# General Teaching and Learning (All Grades)

**URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/plc/teaching-and-learning/14.md

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## [About the General Teaching and Learning (All Grades) category](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-general-teaching-and-learning-all-grades-category/550)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-general-teaching-and-learning-all-grades-category/550 "2022-06-20T07:29:33Z")

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## [Welcome to Code.org! We are thrilled you have joined our community](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-code-org-we-are-thrilled-you-have-joined-our-community/40528)

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**Author:** [@melissa.toohey](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa.toohey)\
**Replies:** 350\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-code-org-we-are-thrilled-you-have-joined-our-community/40528 "2026-09-29T21:35:22Z")

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Please introduce yourself. What is your name? What grade levels do you teach? What curriculum do you plan to teach this year? What about Code.org are you most excited about?

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## [Deleting Students' progress](https://forum.code.org/t/deleting-students-progress/42299)

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**Author:** [@baikinjw](https://forum.code.org/u/baikinjw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/deleting-students-progress/42299 "2026-09-07T03:31:57Z")

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Dear all, How can I delete the students’ progress? Pls advise.

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## [Rooster questions](https://forum.code.org/t/rooster-questions/42298)

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**Author:** [@baikinjw](https://forum.code.org/u/baikinjw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/rooster-questions/42298 "2026-09-07T01:54:55Z")

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Now I am starting a new semester. I would like to use the same lesson schedule for new students and erase the old students’ progress. Can I do this?

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## [Code.org Basic Features Video Reflection](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-basic-features-video-reflection/40529)

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**Author:** [@melissa.toohey](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa.toohey)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-basic-features-video-reflection/40529 "2026-08-21T12:10:41Z")

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After watching the video, take a moment to reflect on and share your thoughts regarding the following: What features are available on the Code.org learning platform to support me in teaching? What are my next steps? …

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## [Assessment Reflection](https://forum.code.org/t/assessment-reflection/40543)

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**Author:** [@melissa.toohey](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa.toohey)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/assessment-reflection/40543 "2026-08-02T05:25:50Z")

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Share the formative and summative assessments you use in your classroom. Which work well? Which would you recommend to another teacher?

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## [Lesson Planning Reflection](https://forum.code.org/t/lesson-planning-reflection/40542)

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**Author:** [@melissa.toohey](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa.toohey)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/lesson-planning-reflection/40542 "2026-08-02T05:24:11Z")

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Although lesson plans are provided, you, as the teacher, still have an active role to play in customizing the learning experience for your students. Make a list of the things you will need to do to prepare to teach a Cod…

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## [Teaching sequencing](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-sequencing/408)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 404\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-sequencing/408 "2026-07-21T19:19:33Z")

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How do you teach the core computer concept of sequencing to your students? Share your best practices, hacks, tips and tricks here. Also feel free to share here your questions, half-baked ideas, spectacular failures and…

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## [Student Logins Reflection](https://forum.code.org/t/student-logins-reflection/40539)

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**Author:** [@melissa.toohey](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa.toohey)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-logins-reflection/40539 "2026-07-19T19:55:38Z")

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Thinking through how you want your students to access the course is an important part of planning for your first class. Make a plan for how you will have students log into your Code.org course. Consider the following whe…

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## [Teaching conditionals](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-conditionals/406)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 288\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-conditionals/406 "2026-05-17T13:57:26Z")

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How do you teach the core computer concept of conditionals to your students? Share your best practices, hacks, tips and tricks here. Also feel free to share here your questions, half-baked ideas, spectacular failures a…

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## [2026-27 Curriculum](https://forum.code.org/t/2026-27-curriculum/42012)

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**Author:** [@sdonahue1](https://forum.code.org/u/sdonahue1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/2026-27-curriculum/42012 "2026-05-15T12:29:42Z")

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Hello! Does anyone know when we should expect the 2026-27 curriculum to be available to preview (or at least a document explaining what’s changing)? Thanks!

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## [Un lock modules](https://forum.code.org/t/un-lock-modules/41910)

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**Author:** [@santamrr](https://forum.code.org/u/santamrr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/un-lock-modules/41910 "2026-04-13T14:56:22Z")

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Happy Sunday everyone. Quick question. I am a certified teacher on code.org. How do I get modules of my course to unlock? Thank you.

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## [What strategies will you use when facilitating computer science learning in your classroom?](https://forum.code.org/t/what-strategies-will-you-use-when-facilitating-computer-science-learning-in-your-classroom/14)

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**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\
**Replies:** 199\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/what-strategies-will-you-use-when-facilitating-computer-science-learning-in-your-classroom/14 "2026-03-31T13:44:02Z")

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What Strategies will you use? What strategies will you use when facilitating computer science learning in your classroom? Here are some examples: Implement the "Ask 3 and then me" rule in your classroom, which is when…

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## [Teaching functions](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-functions/407)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 240\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-functions/407 "2026-03-30T21:20:17Z")

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How do you teach the core computer concept of functions to your students? Share your best practices, hacks, tips and tricks here. Also feel free to share here your questions, half-baked ideas, spectacular failures and …

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## [Poster For Navigating Code.Org GameLab](https://forum.code.org/t/poster-for-navigating-code-org-gamelab/41522)

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**Author:** [@jwilson25](https://forum.code.org/u/jwilson25)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/poster-for-navigating-code-org-gamelab/41522 "2025-11-06T15:48:41Z")

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Does anyone have a poster that outlines the GameLab web site and labels the different parts of it?

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## [Where is the Python Course?](https://forum.code.org/t/where-is-the-python-course/41434)

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**Author:** [@james.amodio](https://forum.code.org/u/james.amodio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/where-is-the-python-course/41434 "2025-10-24T14:11:26Z")

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A colleague recommended that I use this website to teach Python, but I can’t seem to find the curriculum. Is it gone, or well-hidden?

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## [Code.org and NYCDOE](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-and-nycdoe/41264)

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**Author:** [@kwulff](https://forum.code.org/u/kwulff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-and-nycdoe/41264 "2025-09-10T15:22:31Z")

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My beloved Code.org is now asking for parental permission for kids under 13. What a task this will be getting 200+ kids on board. Ughhh Any workarounds for NYCDOE kids who use a SSO with their school email address?!

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## [12-day, 45-min. class summer course—what to teach?](https://forum.code.org/t/12-day-45-min-class-summer-course-what-to-teach/41100)

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**Author:** [@chipweber207](https://forum.code.org/u/chipweber207)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/12-day-45-min-class-summer-course-what-to-teach/41100 "2025-06-26T15:23:14Z")

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Hello all, I’m looking for some advice about what to teach for a high school 12-day summer course for a college enrichment program I am teaching for. We’ll have 12 45-min period classes so not a ton of time. Students wi…

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## [Creating/modifying custom lessons/courses](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-modifying-custom-lessons-courses/7958)

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**Author:** [@noradspam](https://forum.code.org/u/noradspam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-modifying-custom-lessons-courses/7958 "2025-06-18T15:40:01Z")

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Is there any way I can create custom lessons and courses for my classroom teachers to use that integrates with their PBL? For example I would like to say take "Course 2: Lesson 6 Maze Loops" and keep the CS fundamental…

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## [Teaching loops and efficiency](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-loops-and-efficiency/405)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 348\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-loops-and-efficiency/405 "2025-05-16T18:15:25Z")

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How do you teach the core computer concept of loops to your students? Share your best practices, hacks, tips and tricks here. Also feel free to share here your questions, half-baked ideas, spectacular failures and con…

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## [Progress Report](https://forum.code.org/t/progress-report/21041)

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**Author:** [@jason](https://forum.code.org/u/jason)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/progress-report/21041 "2025-02-15T20:42:29Z")

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Hello, I run a coding club fro students in grades 5-8 in Pittsburgh, PA. I wanted to know if anyone knows if it is possible to create a printable progress report for the students to take home. I want them to be able to …

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## [Teaching Computer Science: Your Plans](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-computer-science-your-plans/412)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 462\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-computer-science-your-plans/412 "2025-02-01T17:42:32Z")

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As you think about how you currently are or how you might in the future teach Computer Science using any of the code.org or Code Studio resources, what's your plan? Share with us: - What are your goals for your classro…

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## [Teaching events](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-events/409)

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**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\
**Replies:** 214\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-events/409 "2025-01-26T17:13:23Z")

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How do you teach the core computer concept of events to your students? Share your best practices, hacks, tips and tricks here. Also feel free to share here your questions, half-baked ideas, spectacular failures and con…

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## [Coding and Robotics](https://forum.code.org/t/coding-and-robotics/38085)

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**Author:** [@gaithert](https://forum.code.org/u/gaithert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/coding-and-robotics/38085 "2025-01-02T20:27:08Z")

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Is anyone using code.org with robotics? I am wanting to add robotics to my HS classes and am unsure what is working for other teachers? What Robot kits are you using?

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## [Student directed coding](https://forum.code.org/t/student-directed-coding/39706)

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**Author:** [@kellie.whitlow](https://forum.code.org/u/kellie.whitlow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-directed-coding/39706 "2024-08-26T20:34:11Z")

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Which courses are best for students needing to teach themselves coding without teacher interaction? I need the lessons to be self-directed.

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## [High School- CS Discoveries vs. CS Principles](https://forum.code.org/t/high-school-cs-discoveries-vs-cs-principles/39641)

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**Author:** [@hatte](https://forum.code.org/u/hatte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/high-school-cs-discoveries-vs-cs-principles/39641 "2024-08-08T15:44:56Z")

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Hi all! I am developing a new coding course for my school this year and I am considering using code.org as the platform to teach it on. I am trying to figure out the best course to use for this class between CS discoveri…

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## [Can you duplicate blocks in artist?](https://forum.code.org/t/can-you-duplicate-blocks-in-artist/39533)

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**Author:** [@andersonk1](https://forum.code.org/u/andersonk1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/can-you-duplicate-blocks-in-artist/39533 "2024-06-11T15:57:47Z")

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When I right click, it doesn’t show the option.

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## [Is it possible to assign multiple courses to a single session?](https://forum.code.org/t/is-it-possible-to-assign-multiple-courses-to-a-single-session/39485)

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**Author:** [@zekejames1230](https://forum.code.org/u/zekejames1230)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/is-it-possible-to-assign-multiple-courses-to-a-single-session/39485 "2024-05-20T14:27:54Z")

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Hey, I want to provide my class with beginner, intermediate, and advanced course options, But I can’t figure out how to assign more than one course to a single section. The only workaround I can think of (though I have…

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## [Can I assign More Than One Course to a Single Session](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-assign-more-than-one-course-to-a-single-session/39425)

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**Author:** [@mlaflamme](https://forum.code.org/u/mlaflamme)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-assign-more-than-one-course-to-a-single-session/39425 "2024-05-05T16:46:40Z")

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I’d like to give one of my classes beginner, intermediate, and advanced course options, but I can’t figure out how to assign more than one course to a single section. The only work around I can think of (but have not tr…

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## [HTML/CSS to Self hosted WordPress Course](https://forum.code.org/t/html-css-to-self-hosted-wordpress-course/39421)

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**Author:** [@nijacob](https://forum.code.org/u/nijacob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/html-css-to-self-hosted-wordpress-course/39421 "2024-05-03T14:44:02Z")

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Hey everyone. I am teaching a web design class in high school. Students learn Dreamweaver and how to code a website using HTML/CSS. Then they move onto WordPress, they install it themselves. Then they are taught how to c…

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