Are you wondering about the differences between what a teacher does and your responsibilities as a digital learning coach? Collaborating with teachers to enhance students’ learning experience is essential, but each of us have our own unique roles. The teacher will continue overseeing student progress working on things like supplementing digital lessons for individualized support in areas where they might need it or planning synchronous sessions when relevant to curriculum goals and needs.
You are now charged with the job of guiding and motivating students on a daily basis. You will assess their progress each day to see if they’re learning enough or struggling in certain areas so you can provide them help where needed.
Your role as guide is crucial for every student’s success, which means that your input deeply affects how well someone does at school. Your successes should be applauded!
Digital Learning Coach vs a Virtual School Teacher
Now that you are the parent of a student in school, there is so much to know. You have your role as teacher and their guide; help them find success by communicating with teachers often about any questions they may have on course material or issues they might be having understanding concepts. It’s also important for students to communicate directly with their teacher when they’re struggling–you can always provide support but don’t get involved too deeply if it’s something he/she needs time to figure out themselves.
You can always provide support when your student is struggling, but do not solve the problem or do their work for them. Remember that teachers are there to help with course material and confusion through regular communication so be sure to maintain contact! When in doubt about how best to offer assistance as a parent, ask the teacher first.
Virtual school learning coaches are responsible for making sure that students in their grade range stay on the right track to success. They may have different responsibilities based on how much one-on-one time is needed with each student, and this will be determined by a student’s age group. For example, younger kids might need more of an instructor than older ones who can take care of themselves better because they’re close to graduating
Let’s take a look more specifically at the three grade ranges and the impact on a virtual school learning coach.
Elementary School Digital Learning Coach
Oftentimes, parents are more hands-on and involved with their kids during elementary school. You’ll need to commit time every day for your student’s education as well; this includes helping them complete homework assignments, setting a daily schedule of varied activities that will help build skills in reading, writing math and other core subjects at least 30 hours per week (at the minimum), communicating frequently with teachers about progress or challenges they’re faced on top of checking work completed each night.
These are the years when you can make your student’s love of learning a reality. The activities in elementary school have been structured to help the students develop their skills and love for reading, writing, math, and other core subjects.
Middle School Digital Learning Coach
Middle school is the perfect time for you to step back a bit and let your student take on more responsibility. As students become more responsible, they also learn about accountability which will be an important skill in their future as adults or professionals.
Your role is to nurture this and help them become accountable for what they’ve been learning, but you can step back a bit depending on how responsible your student has shown himself or herself to be so far.
Students typically spend about 30 hours per week with homework during middle school, which equates to time spent using educational programs online such as virtual classrooms, interactive tools like math games that teach important concepts from each subject area in depth while reinforcing skills needed across all subjects, and completing lessons/assignments of coursework appropriate for his grade level.
You’ll be on the front lines providing support, making sure your student is comprehending and doing well in school. You will need to regularly contact teachers for updates on their progress.
High School Digital Learning Coach
High school is a time of great transition and your role as a high school digital learning coach plays a very different role. As students set out on their own in the world, they are tasked with maintaining academic excellence as well as learning how to manage themselves and those around them like never before! To help these young adults better understand what life after high school looks like while still fulfilling requirements for graduation.
High school students are more independent, so they set their own schedules. They might spend 30 hours per week in virtual classrooms and finishing assignments.
At this level, you’re role is more to casually be there for the student as they grow and take on more responsibility. You’ll make sure that their daily schedules are being followed by helping them out with organizing it each day or checking to see if lessons and assignments have been completed when needed.
The Importance of a Digital Learning Coach
Being a digital learning coaching plays a significant contributing role in your student’s virtual school success.
It is important to understand the different age groups and what they need from a digital learning coach.
As an example, for elementary school digital learners, parents will be more hands-on and involved with their kids during this time period. Middle School digital learners can step back a bit as students become more responsible; while High School digital learners should have someone there but not too much so that these young adults better understands what life after high school looks like while still fulfilling requirements for graduation.
Do you currently have any children attending a full-time virtual school and how would you describe your involvement as a digital learning coach?
