Digital Leaders
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A DIGITAL LEADER?
Digital leaders drive the schooL's digital journey by creating and executing the school's development plan. They inspire innovation and foster a culture where experimentation and learning are highly valued. Our Digital Leaders aim to become experts in this field, overseeing the introduction of digital tools and supporting both pupils and teachers with ICT. They implement and present e-safety principles and essential knowledge to all students. Their roles and responsibilities include promoting a culture of continuous learning and ensuring a safe online environment both in and out of school.
HOW CAN I BECOME A DIGITAL LEADER?
Digital Leaders apply at the start of each academic year by writing a letter of application stating why they would like to be on the Digital Leader team, and why they have the right qualities to be a good role model for their peers. There is then two Digital Leaders chosen from Upper Key Stage 2.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE OF A DIGITAL LEADER LOOK LIKE DAY TO DAY?
Whiston Worrygoose’s Digital Leaders hold meetings half termly to discuss a range of issues. At the start of the year, digital leaders will begin to map out priorities for the year ahead. They will then plan out how they will work towards each of these agreed areas and get to work! They are given the jobs of creating content, school assemblies, filming school events as well as photographing events. They are responsible for running small clubs on topics within our ICT curriculum and they run the monthly alongside E-sfatety assemblies and acceptable use of equipment, devices and programs and games. Teachers often call upon the Digital Leaders to help in the classroom and they work closely with the SLT to support the whole curriculum and whole children’s holistic development. The children. All Digital Leaders help staff by getting computing equipment ready and organised (charging laptops and iPads), deliver and help teachers deliver online safety curriculum to their own class and other classes in the school, demonstrate how to use technology in the classroom, support teachers and pupils using apps and websites to enhance teaching and learning (Google Classroom, different quiz software, use of Class Dojo). The children also have an opportunity to review content and new devices and help organise Safer Internet Day.
WHAT IMPACT HAVE OUR DIGITAL LEADERS HAD SO FOR?
- Support: Help teachers and students use technology effectively.
- Innovation: Introduce new and creative digital tools for learning.
- Improved Digital Skills such as training peers and staff how to use digital tools.
- Role Models: Demonstrate responsible tech use.
- Interactive Learning: Make learning more fun and engaging with digital tools
- Tech Support: Solve tech issues, improving problem-solving skills.
- Inclusivity: Create a supportive tech environment for all students.
- Career Preparation: Gain experience useful for future jobs.
- Digital Platforms: Manage school digital platforms for better communication.
- Overall, student digital leaders help integrate technology into schools, improve digital skills, boost
engagement, and build a positive, collaborative, and inclusive school culture
NEXT YEAR'S GOALS (24/25)
Here are some ideas, roles, and responsibilities we will start implementing for next year:
- Create and manage a section on our school website.
- Write for our school newsletter.
- Develop 'How to' videos, slideshows, and handouts.
- Assist staff and students with using online tools.
- Help staff and students with online safety.
- Assist teachers in managing and storing school iPads.
- Attend after-school training sessions for staff and parents (with parental permission).
- Test new software and hardware as needed.
- Complete training and tasks to become technology experts.
- Organise and run a computing helpdesk during lunch once every two weeks on a rotating schedule.
- Support teachers when they teach Computing or use new hardware/software.
- Help other students learn to use new software and hardware.
