githubtraining · parkerbxyz · Jan 13, 2020 · Jan 10, 2020 · Jan 11, 2020
diff --git a/responses/00_class-introduction-issue.md b/responses/00_class-introduction-issue.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ In this course, you'll create a blog hosted on GitHub Pages and learn how to:
 
 ### New to GitHub?
 
-For this course, you'll need to know how to create a branch on GitHub, commit changes using Git, and open a pull request on GitHub. If you need a refresher on the GitHub flow, check out the [the Introduction to GitHub course]({{ host }}/courses/introduction-to-github).
+For this course, you'll need to know how to create a branch on GitHub, commit changes using Git, and open a pull request on GitHub. If you need a refresher on the GitHub flow, check out the [Introduction to GitHub course]({{ host }}/courses/introduction-to-github).
 
 ### :keyboard: Activity: Generate a GitHub Pages site
 

diff --git a/responses/01_update-index.md b/responses/01_update-index.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Your repository has an `index.md` file so we can update it to include your perso
 ### :keyboard: Activity: Create your homepage
 
 1. Navigate to the **Code** tab of this repository, and browse to the `index.md` file, or click this link [here]({{ repoUrl }}/blob/master/index.md)
-2. In the upper right corner, click the the icon to the right of the file to edit the `index.md` file
+2. In the upper right corner, click the ![octicon-pencil] icon to edit the `index.md` file
 3. Type the content you want on your homepage
 4. Scroll to the bottom, type a commit message, and click **Create a new branch for this commit and start a pull request**
 5. Open a pull request
@@ -18,3 +18,5 @@ Your repository has an `index.md` file so we can update it to include your perso
 
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 <h3 align="center">Look for my next response in your pull request.</h3>
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+[octicon-pencil]: https://unpkg.com/octicons/build/svg/pencil.svg