How can digital leaders raise the profile of computing in schools?

In this episode we explore the role learners can play as digital leaders, supporting the development of computing in school settings whilst themselves learning valuable skills. Sway and James talk to educators who have introduced digital leader programmes in their schools. These programmes increase the visibility of computing across the school and empower learners who have a particular interest in the subject to support computing in their other lessons.

Guests

Joining us are two educators at different stages of implementing a digital leader programme in their schools:

• Lorraine Hall works at St Matthew’s Academy (Scotland) as the principal teacher for learning and teaching, as well as chemistry & science teacher. She's led the school’s digital strategy for 2.5 years, and a digital leaders programme since 2020.

• Tracy Mutter works at Falkirk High School (Scotland), where she is the principal teacher digital learning, as well as computing science teacher. She's led the school’s e-learning group since 2015, and a digital leaders programme since 2017.

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Our conversation highlights the benefits that digital leader programmes can offer both to the teacher and learners involved, and also to the wider school community. We hope listeners are encougaged to establish their own programmes and would love to hear more about how you are working with digital leaders in your school. Why not share your experience by writing for a upcoming issue of Hello World magazine?

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