U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study
When I think about the challenges and tribulations facing us as educators today, none are more urgent, in my opinion, than improving the communication links between educators and…
In response to global demand from educators, Canva launched its free Teacher Certification course to enhance the skills of its 30 million ... Read more
In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking,…
In the dynamic landscape of learning in the digital age, K-12 educators are increasingly leveraging technology tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
When it comes to learning in the digital age, cultivating strong digital literacy skills is paramount for students' success. As technology continues to shape every facet of modern…
Digital literacy encompasses various skills essential for navigating the digital landscape and learning in the digital age effectively. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online…
In K-12 classrooms, digital literacy is a critical component of learning in the digital age, shaping students' abilities to navigate, comprehend, and utilize digital tools effectively.
In today's digitally connected world, possessing digital literacy is essential. Let’s explore the significance of digital literacy, a multifaceted skill set developed while learning in the digital age.
The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies. Anticipated shifts encompass personalized learning enhanced by adaptive technologies, the…
Teaching digital citizenship is essential to help students achieve and understand digital literacy, online safety, digital responsibility, and digital health ... Read more
The adoption and assortment of technology in K-12 classrooms has soared over the past decade, posing challenges for schools tasked with deciding which technologies to introduce into their…
Grades 2-5 Zoobean’s new Beanstack Distance Learning Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group, promotes independent student reading through the ... Read more
Do your students love to take and edit photos to post on Instagram? Are they obsessed with watching (or maybe even becoming!) YouTube celebs? Do you want to…
Dignity—it’s not a word often associated with social media and online interaction. However, as part of a new education program from Seton Hall Law School’s Institute for Privacy…
My motto and philosophy for my school library is “expect the miraculous.” Inspired by my favorite author, Kate DiCamillo, I encourage students and educators to keep their eyes…
“Jeff. I’ve got a big challenge. Help!” That was a voicemail message I received from a friend, a principal at a local elementary school one sunny summer afternoon.…
To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…
Three in 10 Americans are offline, citing both cost and digital skill barriers—but thanks to Everyone On, a new nonprofit initiative, more than 100 million offline Americans will…
In a new set of recommendations aimed at advising state leaders on ed-tech integration, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) discusses how states are integral…
Don't disconnect your kids: teenagers who spend time on the web are more digitally literate during a time when technological proficiency is increasingly important, a recent report suggests,…
Employers are looking for candidates who can navigate, critically evaluate, and make sense of the wealth of information available through digital media—and now educators have a new way…
Digital access, literacy, citizenship, and safety are the four key areas of focus in the Federal Communications Commission's plan to bring broadband access to all children.