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I would highly recommend CodeHS for computer teachers in need of quick web-based curriculum. I recommend supplementing lessons with off-line activities for younger learners.

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Introducing Functions We can teach Karel new commands using functions. We've seen that Karel already knows four commands, or functions. Now we want to teach Karel a new command, turnRight() . We can teach Karel to turn right by defining a function called turnRight() that shows Karel how to turn to the right.

CodeHS allows students to go through programming videos, quizzes, and programming practice assignments to build basic coding skills. It's not a bad set up, and does get students typing out actual code.

The Bottom Line. CodeHS is a great tool for schools to integrate into their curricula, but it's less useful if you're an individual looking to learn on your own time. PCMag editors select and review products independently.

CodeHS courses teach students applicable computer science skills. With a focus on helping students develop problem solving and computational thinking skills, students come away both with a knowledge of professional programming languages and the conceptual understanding needed to learn new languages.

CodeHS is an interactive online learning platform offering computer science and programming instruction for schools and individual learners. CodeHS is focused on spreading access to and knowledge of computer science by offering online instructional materials supported by remote tutors.

The CodeHS Introduction to Programming with Karel the Dog course teaches students the basics of programming in JavaScript. Students learn JavaScript commands, functions, and control structures by solving puzzles and writing creative programs for Karel to follow.