by Lcom Team | Jan 28, 2025 | Blogs
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 thinking” can feel intimidating or...
by Lcom Team | Jan 28, 2025 | Press Releases
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 Superintendent of Clark County School...
by Lcom Team | Jan 15, 2025 | Blogs
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 the word “abstraction.” Many people associate it...
by Lcom Team | Dec 18, 2024 | Blogs
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 to solve not for an answer, but for a replicable...
by Lcom Team | Dec 10, 2024 | Blogs
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...
by Lcom Team | Dec 9, 2024 | Blogs
Often, teachers view AI as an enemy of education due to its potential to enable cheating and reduce critical thinking. But while these are legitimate concerns, educating students about how to use technology appropriately is the best solution—and for this, integrating...
by Lcom Team | Nov 13, 2024 | Blogs
AI has recently dominated discussions on the future of just about every sector, and its impact on education is no exception. Yet one in five teachers doesn’t think AI is appropriate for a K-12 setting. This article examines the main ethical considerations when...
by Lcom Team | Nov 6, 2024 | Blogs
It’s hardly a secret among teachers that the profession has a huge workload. Between grading papers and planning lessons, taking some time to reflect is a luxury. AI has the potential to act as a teacher’s assistant by automating some of the most important tasks. To...
by Lcom Team | Nov 5, 2024 | Blogs
Online assessments have become increasingly prevalent in education, especially with the rise of digital learning environments and the need for flexible, scalable evaluation methods. Schools and universities are adopting online assessments for a wide range of purposes,...
by Lcom Team | Oct 29, 2024 | Blogs
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, educators, parents and policymakers are increasingly focused on preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow. While basic digital literacy, coding and online safety are key parts of most K-12 digital...
