June 11, 2024, Portland, Oregon – Learning.com’s comprehensive digital literacy and computer science resources, EasyTech, has again been awarded the ISTE Seal by the International Society for Technology in Education, for 2024-2026. This prestigious recognition underscores EasyTech’s role in supporting digital safety, computational thinking and creative communications. As the leading resource for equipping students with the digital skills for success, Learning.com is proud to serve millions of students across the globe.
EasyTech provides flexible curriculum and resources that develop students’ digital, computer science, and STEM skills through hands-on practice and gamified content that culminates in real-world projects. The program is available by individual content areas or grade band. The platform integrates with popular Learning Management Systems, allowing for asynchronous instruction both in traditional classrooms and online environments.
The ISTE Seal is awarded to products that demonstrate excellence in product design, usability, and alignment with ISTE Standards, which are the global benchmark for effective digital learning. The ISTE review process is rigorous and conducted by a panel of experts in education, instruction, and technology who ensure that products meet stringent criteria for educational impact and usability.
Key Highlights of EasyTech’s ISTE Seal Review:
- Aligns to ISTE Standards including the standards for Digital Citizen, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, and Creative Communicator.
- The user interface is easy for teachers and students, including an interactive walk-through, always-visible navigation bar, and searchable content library.
- Learning design is supported by each lesson displaying the standards and objectives, a content library where teachers can easily select and reorder lessons, and videos featuring real-world examples.
- Digital pedagogy features of EasyTech include opportunities for students to conduct research and develop solutions related to their lives, evaluate the credibility of digital sources, and activities and lessons about safe and ethical online behavior
- Inclusivity is incorporated through diverse representation in videos and images, accessibility features, and a curricular emphasis on empathy and perspective-taking related to topics like cyberbullying.
- Assessment and data guide and support data-driven instruction. For example, formative assessments, a variety of assessment types, opportunities to submit learning artifacts in a variety of formats, and an easy-to-use Gradebook dashboard for teachers.
“We are proud of our ongoing recognition by ISTE of our continued alignment and support,” said Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com. “We are committed to providing the tools and resources to ensure that all students, regardless of circumstances, are able to create a healthy relationship with technology and develop the digital skills necessary to open doors in our digital world.”
Learning.com will be at ISTELIVE 2024 in Denver June 23-26. Attendees are encouraged to stop by booth 816, and visit info.learning.com/iste-2024 to learn more.
About ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a community of global educators and solution providers who are passionate about using technology to revolutionize learning. Our vision is to create a bold community where education innovators are supported in reimagining and redesigning learning with a focus on using technology to create transformational and equitable experiences for learners. We’re making this vision a reality by delivering practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events, and the ISTE Standards.
About Learning.com
Learning.com believes that when K-12 students, regardless of their circumstances, develop healthy and proficient relationships with technology, they are better equipped to improve academic outcomes, develop practical life skills, and foster more meaningful connections with others. Founded in 1999, the company partners with millions of students, educators, district administrators, and state legislators to bridge the digital learning gap and ensure every learner has the skills to successfully navigate in and out of the classroom. Learning.com has earned more than 30 industry awards including the Award of Excellence from “Tech & Learning” and ISTE Best of Show.
Learning.com’s K-12 curriculum solutions – EasyTech, Tech Apps, and EasyCode – not only foster the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also help them become responsible digital citizens. EasyTech, Tech Apps, and EasyCode, feature scaffolded, student-led digital lessons, as well as district and school-wide reporting for progress monitoring. By enabling schools to integrate technology more meaningfully, and cultivate digital readiness, Learning.com’s comprehensive curriculum plays a critical role in equipping all students to excel safely in an increasingly digital world.
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