by Lcom Team | Nov 14, 2023 | Blogs
Computational thinking, because of its name, is often misunderstood as being interrelated to technology (computers, in particular), making it often overlooked by those educators, parents, or students who are not technologically inclined. However, this skill is crucial...
by Gordon Smith | Nov 9, 2023 | Blogs
For many people, computer science has been considered synonymous with coding or computer programming. And as the founder of Codesters, a platform that provides a middle school coding curriculum, I wholeheartedly believe in the essential value of teaching every student...
by Lcom Team | Nov 7, 2023 | Blogs
Standards in education provide a crucial framework for defining what students should learn and achieve at various educational levels. These standards play an important role in shaping curriculum, as well as assessment and measurement. Standards provide clear...
by Lcom Team | Oct 31, 2023 | Blogs
In education, “career readiness” refers to curriculum and learning that prepares students for life beyond the classroom and into the job market. “College readiness” and “career readiness” have long been the overarching goal of Common Core Standards, but with an...
by Lcom Team | Oct 24, 2023 | Blogs
According to Dell Technologies’ report, Realizing 2030: A Divided Vision of the Future, it is estimated that 85 percent of forecasted jobs for 2030 do not exist yet, largely because technology is expanding so rapidly. As a result of this rapid technology expansion,...
by Lcom Team | Oct 10, 2023 | Blogs
Cybersecurity threats have tripled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and K-12 schools have become a significant target. While Los Angeles Unified School District is one of the most prominent examples, at least 2 million students across the country have been affected...
by Lcom Team | Oct 5, 2023 | Blogs
While reading and mathematics have remained steadily at the core of education, digital literacy curriculum is a relative newcomer that has quickly become a necessity in today’s educational systems. A critical life skill, digital literacy is important not only...
by Lcom Team | Oct 3, 2023 | Blogs
In today’s digital and data-driven world, computational thinking is increasingly emerging as a critical skill for industries from technology to manufacturing and beyond. Computational thinking is a problem-solving approach that enables individuals to tackle complex...
by Sarah Trice | Sep 25, 2023 | Blogs
Learning.com has once again been named among the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwestern Washington! We’ve now been recognized 7 of the last 8 years for our friendly, welcoming culture. While being named a Top Workplace again and again and again might start to seem,...
by Lcom Team | Sep 21, 2023 | Blogs
In our rapidly evolving digital landscaping, digital skills are no longer optional, but a necessity for students of all ages. The definition of digital literacy has evolved as technology continues to change, encompassing not only the use of digital devices and...
