Meet Jackson Independent School District's Digital Learning Coach: Victoria Howard
I am a Digital Learning Coach and Elementary Teacher that is dedicated to creating equitable learning opportunities for all. I am deeply passionate about finding innovative ways to ensure everyone has access to quality education. With a strong belief in the power of technology, I strive to leverage digital tools and resources to bridge the learning gap and empower learners from diverse backgrounds.
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.