Teaching Children How to Effectively Handle Cyberbullying
In today’s digital age, online safety is a critical concern for children navigating the internet. While the internet provides endless opportunities for learning, socialization and entertainment, it also exposes...
Examples of Abstraction in Everyday Life: How Students Already Use Computational Thinking
Computational thinking, though often perceived as a concept limited to technology or coding, is a valuable problem-solving skill that students already apply in their everyday lives. However, the term "computational...
Former Superintendent and Nationally Recognized Education Leader Dr. Jesús Jara Joins Learning.com Board of Directors
PORTLAND, OR. (January 28, 2025) — Dr. Jesús Jara, a nationally recognized education leader with decades of experience transforming K-12 education, has joined Learning.com’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jara most recently served as...
Understanding Abstraction: Everyday Examples and The Role of Abstraction in Computational Thinking
Abstraction is an essential concept in computational thinking and problem solving, but it’s often one of the more challenging aspects to grasp. This difficulty stems in part from the commonly misunderstood semantics of...
7 Examples of Algorithms in Everyday Life for Students
For students new to coding, the process of algorithmic thinking can be challenging. Instead of providing an answer to a question—or even showing the work for how they got there—algorithmic thinking requires students...
Teaching Students to Identify Cyberbullying: A Guide for K-12 Educators
In today’s interconnected world, technology is becoming an increasingly integral part of children’s lives, offering countless opportunities for learning, communication and entertainment. However, this digital age also brings significant challenges, including the growing...