Digital Learning Day

Digital Learning Day

Digital Learning Day is part of a year-round national awareness campaign to improve teaching and learning for all children. Join us on the second annual Digital Learning Day, Feb. 6, as we celebrate innovative teachers and instructional strategies wherever learning takes place — schools, libraries, after-school programs, or other locations.

Technology has changed the way we do everything from shopping to reading books. It's time to take action to leverage this potential with more innovative uses of technology in our schools to ensure every student experiences personalized learning with great teaching.

Digital learning is any instructional practice that is effectively using technology to strengthen the student learning experience. Digital learning encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practice, including online and formative assessments; online content and courses; applications of technology in the classroom and school building; adaptive software for students with special needs; learning platforms; and access to high level and challenging content and instruction.

In West Virginia, digital learning elements build upon the state's efforts to prepare students for college and career success through a 21st century learning curriculum, including core subjects and performance skills.

GOVERNOR TOMBLIN PROCLAIMS TODAY

DIGITAL LEARNING DAY

Monongalia County School's No Paper/No Pencil Day inspired the initiative

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin proclaimed today, Feb. 6, 2013, as the second annual Digital Learning Day in West Virginia-a day that celebrates teachers and focuses on innovation and the effective use of technology in the classroom.

Last year, the Alliance for Excellent Education, which former Gov. Bob Wise serves as president, started National Digital Learning Day. The Alliance was inspired by Mountainview Elementary School in Monongalia County where educators challenged themselves and their students to a No Paper/ No Pencil Day in exchange for computers.

"I'm proud of the students and staff at Mountainview Elementary School for taking a leadership role and embracing technology in the classroom," Gov. Tomblin said. "We've been actively laying the ground work so that more schools can follow Mountainview's lead-improving student performance through innovation and building confidence through the use of technology."

Across the country, in 2012, more than 16,000 teachers and 42 states participated in the first Digital Learning Day.

To view the governor's proclamation click here.