Digital Skills Resources to Support Your Distance Learners
In light of the current COVID-19 crisis and the challenges facing educators, we created this page to serve as a central repository of resources designed to get students and teachers ready to launch virtual learning opportunities.
We also recognize that the pace of our daily lives is dramatically shifting as many of us are now staying home. Therefore, we also gathered relevant professional development resources for educators and parents who are looking for professional development opportunities to help them grow in this time.
To learn more about how we plan to support this community, read this letter from our CEO.
Curriculum Available During School Closure for Customers
What are Learning.com's solutions?
- EasyTech develops students' digital literacy.
- EasyCode immerses students in computer science concepts like computational thinking and coding.
- Digital Literacy Assessment measures student growth in alignments with ISTE standards.
- Implementation Services and Support provide strategic planning, onboarding, and training.
Digital Literacy for Students
The following is a text transcript with descriptions of visuals for the "Explore Learning.com's K-8 Digital Literacy Curriculum" video.
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Female Voice: The future of work is changing.
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Navy screen with the text, "The future of work is changing."
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Now students are expected to graduate with a foundation in digital literacy and computer science so they can use technology, create digital artifacts, and design solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.
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A blue graduation cap appears, surrounded by digital media and computing devices.
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With learning.com's award-winning technology curriculum EasyTech, you and your team of educators ensure that all students are prepared for their future.
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A view of a lesson detail page in the Learning.com platform. The detail page includes lesson type, estimated time, grades, score type, and available language. It also lists the lesson objectives and standards.
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Through EasyTech's scaffolded curriculum you promote digital equity by closing the digital skills gap and giving all students access to authentic learning using technology.
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An animated EasyTech lesson is displayed explaining online information basics. A friendly character explains how the internet works.
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The content areas develop students digital skills, like keyboarding and computer fundamentals.
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An EasyTech keyboarding lesson is shown. The keyboard displayed on the screen reflects user input, and displays the results of the exercise with data on accuracy, words per minute, and keys practiced.
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Build their proficiency in word processing presentation spreadsheet and multimedia tools,
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Another animated EasyTech lesson is displayed, this time pertaining to spreadsheets. A friendly animation explains how to see trends and create forecasts in a spreadsheet tool.
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and enable them to practice critical thinking and problem-solving with computational thinking and design real-world solutions with coding.
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An EasyTech coding lesson is shown. After a student types in code, the program runs, and the result is displayed on the screen showing the student earned 3 stars for completing the challenge.
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Across these content areas, students have hands-on and collaborative practice using digital tools and skills that are the foundation to successful technology integration in the classroom.
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Another animated EasyTech lesson is displayed, this time pertaining to computational thinking. A friendly character explains how to create an algorithm.
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Developed by educators like you EasyTech has an ISTE seal of alignment and is aligned to national and state-level computer science, digital literacy, and technology standards.
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Another animated EasyTech lesson is displayed, this time pertaining to word processing. While the animation plays, the ISTE seal of alignment is overlaid on top.
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Your EasyTech subscription provides you access to its comprehensive curriculum which features elements like:
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The EasyTech curriculum library is displayed, with various digital skill concepts being shown.
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Digital lessons with an interactive interface that individualize learning based on student performance.
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An animated EasyTech lesson is displayed, this time pertaining to computational thinking. A friendly character explains how to identify patterns.
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Hands-on and collaborative projects in which students create original digital artifacts using real software programs.
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Various EasyTech lessons showcasing digital media creation and spreadsheets are shown.
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Pre-and post grade level tests designed to measure student growth, and discussion opportunities and other formative check-ins.
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A quiz is displayed on-screen, with answers being selected.
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The program saves your teachers time with detailed scope and sequences, pre-built pacing calendars, and digital lesson plans.
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Icons depicting paper documents appear on-screen, labeled with "Scope & Sequence", "Pacing Calendars", and "Lesson Plans".
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EasyTech helps your team ensure technology integration in the classroom is student-led, purposeful, and effective, with gamified adaptive content and interactive lessons that provide immediate feedback to students.
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The Learning.com teacher interface is displayed, showing a user assigning a lesson to their classroom.
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EasyTech is designed for a simple implementation that enables your team to feel comfortable teaching technology even if they don't have prior experience,
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The Learning.com student interface is displayed, showing a user clicking on a item and launching the animated lesson.
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And with EasyTech's in-depth year-over-year reporting at the individual, classroom, school, and district level your work is rooted in efficacy.
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A dashboard appears showing student performance data, such as keyboarding speed and quiz scores.
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Silence
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The video ends, with the Learning.com logo being shown.
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End of video transcript.
Return to the "Explore Learning.com's K-8 Digital Literacy Curriculum" video
Set Up for Remote Learning
Getting STARTED
How to Log In
We support a variety of different login methods. Our log in poster templates can help you share the specific login instructions for your district to your students. We’re happy to help you fill out these templates too!
Anatomy of EasyTech
Here you’ll find general guidance around each of the content types Learning.com offers, along with some information about integrating Learning.com content into Canvas or Schoology LMS platforms.
FAQS
For any other information you may need, please check out our FAQ page.
Planning
Core Subject Planning for EasyTech Users
EasyTech offers a number of options to help students develop skills for technology use in core subjects. The above-mentioned link provides suggestions for units that highlight select skills in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The information is filterable by grade and subject area for easy navigation.
Editable Pacing Guides for EasyTech
This link provides access to editable pacing guides, which will show you the types of activities available in each unit and the suggested implementation model (although don’t hesitate to be creative).
Expanded Curriculum
Access to the Full CodeMonkey and Codesters Libraries
In collaboration with CodeMonkey and Codesters, we have added licenses for all current schools to use the full version of the EasyCode Foundations (CodeMonkey) curriculum and the EasyCode Pillars Python Suite (Codesters) curriculum to help you provide additional coding instruction throughout the school closures. When assigned and enabled by their teacher, students will be able to access all coding challenges in CodeMonkey and Codesters during this period.
To access the full library of curriculum including instructional videos for teachers, go to the Library section in the original teacher interface and choose EasyCode Foundations for CodeMonkey and EasyCode Pillars Python Suite for Codesters.
We have put together a teacher guide for extended access. For a full list of resources to help in the implementation of this curriculum with students, please visit our EasyCode Product Guide.
Learning at Home
Parent Resources
Check out our parent resources to learn more about how students can use Learning.com at home and involve parents in their students’ learning experience.
How to Set Your Class Up for Distance Learning Success
In this webinar, eLearning experts share strategies to engage students, collaborate with colleagues, and reach out to parents and families virtually.
Best Practices for a Quick Launch
- Ensure your students are all rostered and enrolled in the Learning.com platform
- Provide students’ access to their user credentials
- Send students home with a copy of our parent letter – English or Spanish
Contact Us
Should you need additional assistance, the Learning.com support team is here to help you or reach out to your Customer Success Manager with any questions.
Email | Chat | Support Site | FAQ
Resources for Parents
The Comprehensive List of Digital Skills Students Need
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Infographic: Start Your Students off on the Right Key
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Infographic: Students & Cyberbullying
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Lesson Plans
Computational Thinking
K-2: Algorithm Basics
3-5: Algorithm Basics
3-5: Building Models
6-8: Algorithms
6-8: Design Thinking
6-8: Decomposition
Online Safety
K-2: Netiquette and Cyberbullying
3-5: Online Privacy
3-5: Cyberbullying
6-8: Identity Theft
Presentations
Spreadsheets
3-5: Input Data and Create Charts
6-8: Project-Based Business Project
6-8: Create Surveys and Analyze Data
Word Processing
Professional Development Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Computational Thinking for Educators
Packed with plugged and unplugged examples, this guide will equip educators with a foundational understanding of computational thinking and the confidence to address this topic with students both virtually and in-person.
Building a Digital Literacy Program that Nurtures Future-Ready Students
Ensure students have the digital skills to succeed in online learning environments. From developing a scope and sequence to engaging stakeholders, this in-depth guide that offers a sound process we have refined through years of working with educators embarking on this quest.
How to Cultivate Social and Emotional Learning with Computational Thinking
Integrate social and emotional learning into online learning experiences with computational thinking. This webinar will help you understand the connections between these and gather ideas for addressing them in tandem.
The Getting Started Course for Computational Thinking With Students
This seven-day professional development course will get you started teaching computational thinking in any subject and grade within less than a week.
What Four Divides Teach About Digital Equity, an Analysis
The advent of remote learning in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak is deepening the need for digital equity. This whitepaper defines, quantifies, and analyzes four specific digital divides that impact digital equity. This information will help schools and districts align their crisis planning with digital equity needs.
The Tech Coach's Guide to Impactful Technology Integration in Schools
Technology is a great tool to engage students through online learning environments. Learn how to effectively integrate technology into learning to make the most of virtual learning experiences.
The Getting Started Course for Computational Thinking With Students
This seven-day professional development course will get you started teaching computational thinking in any subject and grade within less than a week.
The Ultimate Guide to Distance Learning for Educators
In this comprehensive guide, eLearning experts share best practices for delivering remote instruction, engaging students, and reaching out to parents and families at a safe social distance.
Other Resources for Educators
Collaborative Leadership for a District's Digital Transformation
As districts grapple with the need for greater access to technology and computing devices, learn how this former district leader created a collaborative planning process for a digital transformation spanning fifty schools.
The Science of Learning, Memory Science, and Your Classroom
While instructional time may be limited with students in the coming weeks, the science of learning helps educators enhance learning so it is engaging and memorable.
How Educators Can Make Technology a Tool for Digital Equity
With greater emphasis on technology in learning, educators can use this as an opportunity to develop more equitable learning experiences. This school principal shares how.
As EdTech Abounds, Here Are 7 Ways to Master Tech Integration
Whether needing to quickly get started using a new edtech tool or looking to find some extra time for professional development, follow along with this library media specialist's strategies to enhance the use of technology in learning.
To Enhance Curriculum Implementation, Start with Communication
As districts roll out new digital curriculum in the coming weeks, this implementation expert explains how leaders can streamline communication to improve its deployment.
Closing the Digital Divide with Digital Citizenship for Parents
To enhance digital equity with online learning, districts can create resources that help parents understand how to use technology alongside their students.
How Schools Use Digital Literacy to Promote Digital Equity
Especially now, digital literacy helps ensure students have the skills to use technology in remote learning environments. See how these three schools also align digital literacy and digital equity.
Computational Thinking, Algorithmic Thinking, & Design Thinking Defined
Now may be a good time to focus on developing students' problem-solving prowess. These three strategies are effective ways to develop this 21st-century skill.
