Have questions about Skill Struck? The answer is most likely...Yes!
Last updated - July 14, 2023
Does Skill Struck teach a variety of coding languages and computer science concepts?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck includes units that teach JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, game design, Robotics, AP Computer Science Principles and more!
Does Skill Struck have lesson plans?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck includes lesson plans for each of our units. Lesson Plans can be accessed through the Educator Portal.
Does Skill Struck have a syllabus?
✅ Yes! Each unit includes a class overview/syllabus, available in the lesson plans section.
Does Skill Struck offer offline activities?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck's lesson plans include suggestions for offline activities, as well as an activity bank in Community.
Does Skill Struck work for the Hour of Code fulfillment?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck does fulfill hour of Code requirements.
Can I demo Skill Struck for free?
✅ Yes! To inquire about a free demo of Skill Struck, follow this link.
Does Skill Struck have handouts?
✅ Yes! Many of Skill Struck's lesson plans include printable handouts and worksheets. Additional handouts are searchable in Community.
Does Skill Struck have suggestions for in-class activities?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck's lesson plans include suggestions for in-class activities.
Does Skill Struck have Elementary school curricula?
✅ Yes! Our Launch Pad platform is made for Elementary-aged students, and is perfect for young learners! Type Station, our typing platform, is appropriate for all ages. Robotics is recommended starting in 3rd grade.
Can you recommend the best course for my class?
✅ Yes! Once your school or district has purchased Skill Struck, our Customer Success team can recommend the course that would be best for your class.
Is customer support available?
✅ Yes! Our friendly and helpful support team can be reached through email at support@skillstruck.com. Skill Struck teachers also have access to chat support from 8 am ET to 5 pm PT.
Can this course be self-paced?
✅ Yes! Students are able to progress through lessons at their own pace. Teachers have the ability to unlock/lock lessons for each individual class/section.
Can I keep all my classes together in pacing?
✅ Yes! Teachers can keep all of their classes on task by managing the curriculum for each class, so that lessons are only available when they want them to be.
Can I restrict student access to the curriculum?
✅ Yes! Teachers are able to lock and unlock lessons as needed.
Can students work on their own coding projects?
✅ Yes! Students are able to use Skill Struck's editor to code their own projects.
Can I assign homework on Skill Struck?
✅ Yes! Students can access Skill Struck's online platform from school and from home, as long as the school allows it.
Is this "real" programming?
✅ Yes! All of the coding languages we teach (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python) are popular and widely-used programming languages.
Can students create customized websites?
✅ Yes! By the time students complete the HTML course they should be able to code a complete, functioning website!
Can students work in groups?
✅ Yes! Voyage includes a Group Projects feature.
Can I teach block programming?
✅ Yes! Block-based coding is used to teach concepts in our Launch Pad platform.
Can Skill Struck be used for after-school programs?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck can be used in traditional class settings, after-school programs and other non-traditional environments.
Can we get started today?
✅ Yes! To get started, request a demo here.
Can a teacher see a student's code on the site?
✅ Yes! Through the Educator Portal, teachers are able to view their students' code.
Can a teacher track student progress?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck's Educator Portal includes a Student Progress Dashboard that makes it easy to view and track all of your students' progress through their lessons.
Is the code automatically graded?
✅ Yes! Skill Struck's autograder grades all checkpoints, quizzes, challenges, and assessments quickly and efficiently. There are some non-graded projects and assignments, as well.
Are all the languages on the same platform?
✅ Yes! Students have access to HTML, CSS JavaScript and Python on Skill Struck's Voyage Platform.
Are there extra projects and activities for practice?
✅ Yes! There are extra projects available for each coding language we teach.
As a teacher, I'm new to programming. Can I still teach this material?
✅ Yes! Teachers are provided with lesson plans, answer keys, tutorials, professional development and support to make teaching our material seamless and easy.
Can students access previous lessons for reference as they go?
✅ Yes! As long as their teacher has not locked lessons, students can navigate freely through the unit they are working on.