Learning.com Curriculum Content Areas
Transform Students into Digital Problem Solvers, Empowered Technology Users, and Virtual Creators
Digital Skills
Future readiness starts with foundational digital skills that enable students to become nimble, proficient, and digitally literate technology users.
Computer Science
Hands-on and authentic practice with computational thinking, coding, and robotics distinguishes students and equips them with the higher-order thinking skills needed to use technology as a tool to create.
STEM
Interdisciplinary learning experiences offer students hands-on opportunities to apply STEM skills through authentic, student-led projects.
21st-Century Skills
Through instruction designed to foster creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, students transform into adept and capable problem-solvers.
Learning.com Curriculum Overview
Learning.com’s curriculum content areas develop student proficiency in critical skill areas.
Curriculum by Content Area
Computer Fundamentals
With a foundational understanding of computer operations, students learn to harness technology as a tool to create, problem solve, and collaborate with others.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Computing Basics
- Responsible Usage
- Data Storage
- Networks & Collaboration
- Empowered Learning
Keyboarding
Students develop a foundation for effective technology use by learning to type with our state-of-the-art Adaptive Keyboarding application, which delivers personalized keyboarding instruction for students.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Keyboard Layout
- Ergonomic Strategies
- Keyboarding Proficiency
“Students are loving the Adaptive Keyboarding. The excitement in their voices and eyes when the reach level 2, 3, 4 and 5 is apparent.” Kendall Binder, Library Services Director, Westerly Creek Elementary
Online Safety & Digital Citizenship
Students model safe, ethical, and legal behavior online and recognize the rights and responsibilities for living in a digital world.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Digital Footprint & Identity
- Online Privacy
- Digital Wellness
- Cyberbullying & Safety
“We like to call it our ‘one-stop-shop.’ We know that our students are learning state-mandated Internet safety protocols, anti-bullying behaviors, and social media etiquette, along with keyboard fluency and coding which are student favorites. Learning.com is always expanding to meet the demands placed on education and this has provided our district with great peace of mind.” Cindy Laird, Technology Director, Nederland Independent School District
Internet Usage & Communications
Students use the internet to gather information, foster collaborative learning experiences, and create and share digital media.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Online Communication
- Creative Credit & Copyright
- Online Collaboration
- Digital Media Creation
- Online Research
Word Processing
Students use word processing software for online document creation, design, editing, collaboration, and problem-solving.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Word Processing Basics
- Visual Design
- Editing & Review
- Empowered Learning
- Tech-Enhanced Problem Solving
“It has been a great pleasure for me and my students to use Learning.com! The program has impacted our students in so many wonderful ways. My Sixth Grade Team informed me that your lesson on MLA format really helped improve our students’ 6thGrade Writing Assessment. Your lessons are engaging, individualized, and help me so much in compiling grades easily and accurately.” Daniel Brehony, Media Specialist, Higley Unified School District
Spreadsheets & Databases
Students deepen data literacy by learning to read, analyze, present, and access real-world information with spreadsheets and databases.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Spreadsheets Basics
- Data Collection & Synthesis
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
Presentations
Students employ analytical and design skills to synthesize information in well-formatted presentations that convey meaning, engage audiences, and enhance the speaker’s message.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Presentations Basics
- Visual Formatting
- Multimedia Design
- Critical Review
“Learning.com has been a great partnership for Nederland ISD. They provided our district with a focus, a plan, and a curriculum when we were in great need. Our 8th-grade benchmark test results clearly reflect that the K-8 Technology Application TEKS are being taught and met at all levels through the integration of their curriculum.” Cindy Laird, Technology Director, Nederland Independent School District
Multimedia
Students communicate ideas visually and graphically, apply design strategies, and use appropriate digital tools and applications to create multimedia works.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Multimedia Basics
- Design Principles
- Multimedia Creation
- Media Codes & Language
- Video Creation
Visual Mapping
Students solve problems, process information, construct understanding, and articulate ideas and concepts with visual mapping skills.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Visual Mapping Basics
- Research & Information Gathering
- Communication & Presentation
- Problem Solving
Computational Thinking
Students become adept problem solvers equipped with foundational computer science, digital, and 21st-century skills.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Higher-Order Thinking
- Metacognition
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Social & Emotional Learning
“Learning.com is helping our district be future-focused and helping prepare our students for future success! Learning.com provides integrated lessons to provide students with opportunities to connect to the real world.” Cary Perales, Director of Instructional Technology, Corpus Christi Independent School District
Coding
Students build career-ready coding skills and become digital makers, problem solvers, and agents of their learning.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- Critical & Algorithmic Thinking
- Design Thinking
- Text-Based Coding
- Social & Emotional Learning
“Donna ISD is now branded as “The District” to Aspire to BE. Aspire to LEAD. Aspire to SUCCEED with Learning.com.” David Chavez, Technology Director, Donna Independent School District
Cyber Robotics
Students develop STEM skills in an inclusive and engaging virtual environment.
The curriculum covers topics and skills including:
- STEM
- 21st-Century Skills
- Computational Thinking
- Coding
Curriculum Elements
Delivered through Learning.com’s award-winning platform, the curriculum features interactive digital lessons, scaffolded projects, and dynamic progress monitoring.
Interactive Lessons
Individualized digital videos with an interactive and gamified interface
Application Exercises
Hands-on and collaborative learning opportunities with unplugged modifications
Discussions
Guided conversations to help students practice communication and articulate their understanding of the content
Guided Practices
Skills Checks
Pre and post grade-level tests designed to capture student growth
Quizzes
Formative check-ins to inform instructional decisions
Learning.com Curriculum Solutions
For a comprehensive curriculum, Learning.com solutions feature scaffolded curriculum that grows student skills year over year and equip them with a critical skill set for future readiness.
Digital Literacy for K-12
Cultivate digital literacy that increases the capacity to learn and ensures readiness for all students at your school or district.
Coding & Computational Thinking for K-12
With practice in block and text-based programming languages, students build career-ready coding and problem-solving skills.
Computer Science for Middle School
Empower students with a rigorous computer science curriculum that develops digital, problem-solving, and programming skill sets.