# CodeHS Game Design Insider: Updated Unity Course, Unplugging for Week One and Much More!
Published: 2026-07-31
Category: Newsletter
Category URL: https://codehs.com/blog/category/newsletter
Tags: codehs, Game Design, Unity
Tag URLs: codehs (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/codehs), Game Design (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/game-design), Unity (https://codehs.com/blog/tag/unity)
URL: https://codehs.com/blog/codehs-game-design-insider-updated-unity-course-unplugging-for-week-one-and-much-more

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## **✨ Updated Game Development in Unity Course**

We are in the process of updating our Game Development in Unity course to run on Unity 6000.3.20 (LTS), moving up from the older 2022.3.9 (LTS) release. This isn't just a version bump – Unity 6 brings a reworked rendering pipeline with better default performance, improvements to the Input System, and updates to the UI Toolkit that make building game interfaces more consistent with modern workflows.

That being said, most of the course content itself will stay the same, since the core concepts of game development don't change with the engine version, but the exercises and screenshots are being adjusted to reflect the new editor and workflow. To make the transition as smooth as possible, we'll be releasing each updated module on a rolling basis this fall, pacing the rollout to stay well ahead of your classrooms so you can plan your lessons without any interruptions.

Explore the Course

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## **🎲 Unplugging for Week One**

Before diving straight into one of our game design courses, it can be incredibly valuable to spend the first week of class completely offline. Having students design a simple tabletop game using just index cards, dice, and markers forces them to focus purely on rules, game balance, and core mechanics without getting bogged down in syntax or engine UI. It's a great low-pressure icebreaker for the start of the year (as classes get going), and it builds a solid foundation for the iterative playtesting skills they'll need once they are back at their computers.

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## **📋 Back-to-School Checklist**

Ready for a smooth start to the school year? Walk through our 5-step checklist to easily set up your sections, explore new courses, and get your CodeHS classroom ready to go.

Review the Checklist

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## **🧠 AI Curriculum**

CodeHS has [AI courses](https://codehs.com/curriculum/catalog?tag=Artificial%20Intelligence) and dozens of [AI projects](https://codehs.com/app/project_catalog?tag=AI) you can plug into your existing curriculum! By introducing AI in computer science classrooms, you can prepare students for a technology-driven world, and students can learn that what may seem like magic is actually just programs and algorithms!

Learn More About AI Curriculum

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## **👥 New Feature: Student Groups**

Student Groups give teachers a flexible way to organize students within a section into learning groups. Teachers can create, rename, and manage groups, add or remove students, and view group details all in one place. Once groups are set up, teachers can filter by group across key tools like the Gradebook, Progress, Code Review, Quiz Scores, and more. This new feature is a CodeHS Pro Tool.

Learn More

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## **💡 2026 Back-to-School Free Webinars**

The CodeHS Team and CodeHS Teacher Trainers lead a variety of virtual and in-person PD events throughout the year. These interactive workshops and webinars are free for all teachers and experience levels.

**Start Your First Year Teaching with CodeHS**

​ [**Register Today**](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZlnJO3UTvC8mn4M6yAnAg#/registration) **-** Virtual via Zoom

Tuesday, September 1st \| 3:30 PM CT

**Teaching with AI: Tools and Strategies for the New School Year** ​ [**Register Today**](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9VZQ1rqyTJm_myBVZsOIJg#/registration) **-** Virtual via Zoom

Tuesday, September 15th \| 3:30 PM CT

**Your First Month Teaching AP Cybersecurity**

​ [**Register Today**](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x5FQIqmNRhGkkbq1nfnU9Q#/registration) **-** Virtual via Zoom

Wednesday, September 16th \| 3:30 PM CT

View the Full List of Webinars

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## **💬 Stay Connected**

1. Follow us on [X](https://twitter.com/CodeHS), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@codehsofficial), and [Instagram](http://instagram.com/codehs)

2. Chat with others in the [CodeHS Educators Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/CodeHSEducators/)

3. Explore the [CodeHS Game Design Hub](https://codehs.com/curriculum/game-design)


Happy Coding,

The CodeHS Team


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