Education: Lighting a Fire

Education: Lighting a Fire

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. We at Learning.com are honored to recognize the efforts of our nation’s teachers! For me, this is a very personal matter. I grew up in a family of educators—both of my parents were school teachers, and many others in my...
These Teachers Made Us Who We Are ❤️

These Teachers Made Us Who We Are ❤️

At Learning.com, our team is dedicated to helping educators by making it easier for them to equip students with the digital skills necessary for future success. But what about the teachers who enabled our own success? In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here are...
Themes that Stood Out at ASU-GSV 2022

Themes that Stood Out at ASU-GSV 2022

Earlier this month, I attended the ASU-GSV Education Summit in San Diego, California. The event, in its 13th year, is organized by Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley (a venture capital firm which focuses on investments into the education technology...
Behind the Scenes: Writing an Instructional Video

Behind the Scenes: Writing an Instructional Video

From Bean City’s sidewalks to the trees of Tech Grove, Learning.com characters live fascinating lives. As their stories unfold, I find them taking on attitudes and values of their own. Behind each video’s script is an incredible collaborative process that employs a...
What You Need to Know About ISTE Standards

What You Need to Know About ISTE Standards

If you’ve been doing your research on technology curriculum for K-12 students, you’ve probably run into the term “ISTE Standards,” or even seen the ISTE Seal of Alignment on some resources and solutions. But what, exactly, are ISTE Standards and what do they mean for...
6 Most Important Digital Skills for K-12 Students

6 Most Important Digital Skills for K-12 Students

The world is becoming increasingly technology-based, which makes it more important than ever for students to master digital skills that will support them now and in the future. Even pre-COVID-19, many schools had digitally based learning programs to support...
Podcast: On Balance with Keith Oelrich

Podcast: On Balance with Keith Oelrich

Learning.com CEO Keith Oelrich recently chatted with podcast host Dr. Rod Berger about the digital divide, and the importance of digital skills all across the lifespan. In just 25 minutes, their wide-ranging conversation covers the vital role of digital skills as more...