A critical component of any successful digital learning initiative is the support provided by Digital Learning Coaches (DLC). Districts with these support structures in place are ready to collaboratively support digital learning strategies and workflows across grade levels, content areas and job classifications. Kentucky currently has more than 600 Digital Learning Coaches across the state.

Digital Learning Coaches.....

• Work closely with district leaders and the Principal to implement and help share the vision of how technology will be implemented in the classroom.

• Assist teachers in maximizing the effective use of technology for learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.

• Provide a vital real time professional learning role for district-by-district (or school-by-school) customized digital learning strategies tied to structured learning experience design, digital workflow, digital relationship, digital collaboration and student-designed digital products.  

• Look for the latest insights and strategies on instructional technologies, personalized learning materials and pedagogical methods to mentor and coach educators in their district - providing seamless movement between blended (traditional and digital) designs.

• See "Why Coaching?" for more.

Thank you, Digital Learning Coaches, for all you have done to lead in your districts during the pandemic! Your hard work and dedication have been recognized by people around the state and country. Here are a few who want to extend their gratitude:

The KySTE Board 

Google Representative, Britton Picciolini

Marcia Kish, Blended Learning and Studios Coach

Scott McLeod, Deeper Learning - "4 Shifts"

Catlin Tucker, Blended Learning author and trainer

Matt Miller, Ditch that Textbook author 

Shannon Miller, Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson

David Couch and Marty Park, Assoc. Commissioner in OET and Chief Digital Officer, respectively

Lu Young, KY Board of Ed. chairwoman