by Lcom Team | Sep 27, 2022 | Blogs
Computational thinking is the process of defining a step-by-step solution to a complex problem or to achieve a specific goal. While the phrase “computational thinking” contains the word “computational,” it has applications far outside computer science. The process of...
by Breanna Blanton | Sep 15, 2022 | Blogs
When I was an educator, I would find myself getting caught up in the commotion of the school year and lose sight of my passion for learning, the thing that drove me to the profession in the first place. As we get back to school, and conferences and Professional...
by | Sep 13, 2022 | Blogs
Have you caught your breath yet during this back-to-school season? Or are you still treading water trying to keep up with the myriad of changes and issues affecting educators, parents and students? It’s been a challenging few years, and with state-led curriculum...
by Lcom Team | Sep 6, 2022 | Blogs
While there are many different processes of problem solving taught to students, one stands out as being applicable not only in current educational scenarios but in long-term applications as well: computational thinking. Computational thinking is an integral form of...
by Lcom Team | Aug 29, 2022 | Blogs
Computational thinking is the process of identifying a clear, defined, step-by-step solution to a complex problem. Its definition includes breaking down a problem into smaller pieces, recognizing patterns and eliminating extraneous details so that a step-by-step...
by Lcom Team | Aug 23, 2022 | Blogs
“Effective algorithms make assumptions, show a bias toward simple solutions, trade off the costs of error against the cost of delay, and take chances.” – Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths, Algorithms to Live By (2016) An algorithm is a process or formula for...
by Tiffany Kinney | Aug 9, 2022 | Blogs
As a parent, and someone who works for a digital literacy company, I’ve been thinking lately about how scary it can be to raise young children in our evolving educational landscape. My son is entering kindergarten this year (cue the tears!) and my daughter is 19...
by Keith Oelrich | Jul 21, 2022 | Blogs
Last week, I was honored to be among over 500 leaders of corporate and non-profit organizations signing a letter to governors and education leaders across the United States. This letter calls for an important shift in our K-12 curriculum across the nation, allowing...
by Lcom Team | Jul 19, 2022 | Blogs
It’s becoming common to teach age-appropriate coding skills to kids at school through computer classes. Not only do these programs provide career-ready skills for the future, but they also introduce concepts and techniques that can be utilized in a variety of...
by Lcom Team | Jul 12, 2022 | Blogs
Frank Baker is a TV journalist turned district administrator turned researcher, writer, and professional development facilitator. Across the diverse positions he’s held, Frank’s work is inspired by his commitment to educating teachers and students to be informed and...
