by Rachel Minton | Jul 30, 2024 | Blogs
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), enacted by Congress in 2000, addresses concerns about children’s access to harmful online content. It specifically applies to schools and libraries that receive discounts for Internet access through the E-rate program...
by Lcom Team | Jul 23, 2024 | Blogs
There is little debate that computer science education has become an imperative curriculum for future-ready students. From modern professions and innovations to home management and communication, the world is becoming increasingly technology-driven. Being able to...
by Lcom Team | Jul 16, 2024 | Blogs
Following access and connectivity, the second digital divide refers to digital readiness, or the skillset that enables people to use technology as informed digital citizens, capable workers, and empowered learners. Studies on the Digital Readiness Divide The skill...
by Lcom Team | Jul 9, 2024 | Blogs
While devices such as laptops and tablets have become significantly more common in schools since 2020, challenges persist in access, especially due to connectivity issues at school and at home. Asd students have gained more access to technology in schools,...
by Lcom Team | Jul 2, 2024 | Blogs
The introduction of ChatGPT into educational settings has sparked a vigorous debate regarding its ethical implications, primarily centered on concerns about plagiarism or using AI to “do the work” for students, leaving them with little real learning or understanding....
by Lcom Team | Jun 25, 2024 | Blogs
With an emphasis on future-readiness sweeping the country, the conversation in education is shifting to how to prepare learners for the future of work. The same methods, mindsets and pedagogies that were utilized when the current educational system was created (during...
by Lcom Team | Jun 18, 2024 | Blogs
Have you ever scrolled through LinkedIn, seeing the collection of connection suggestions from former high school classmates? If you’re like many people, you may have been struck by the oddity of seeing these people as branded career professionals. It’s entirely...
by Lcom Team | Jun 4, 2024 | Blogs
Contrary to popular belief, students are not just “born” with technology skills. While we commonly observe them interacting daily with their computers and cell phones, that doesn’t necessarily mean they understand basic use, best practice, and safety risks. In fact,...
by Lcom Team | May 30, 2024 | Blogs
Technology has become a powerful tool that fosters creativity and connection among young people, but can also become a source of distress and even abuse. Nearly half of all teens have experienced cyberbullying according to the Pew Research Center, and the majority of...
by Lcom Team | May 28, 2024 | Blogs
Computational thinking is a problem-solving methodology that combines elements of logic, math and algorithms and applies them systematically to solve problems. Computational thinking includes breaking complex problems down into manageable parts, looking for patterns...
