Jessica Lewis recently completed the Diploma for Digital Learning Practitioner through Aspire 2Be as she stepped into her new role as Digital Literacy Lead at her school.
At a time of professional transition, the course provided an opportunity to strengthen Jessica’s practice, explore new ideas, and build confidence in leading digital learning more effectively across the school.
Jessica found the qualification to be a highly valuable experience. The course introduced fresh, innovative ideas alongside practical skills that were directly relevant to her role. As she progressed through the programme, she was able to see how the learning could be applied not only within her own practice, but also more widely across departments, helping her support colleagues and contribute to a broader culture of digital development.
What stood out most for Jessica was the practical nature of the qualification. She found that the modules addressed the real needs of digital education and supported educators in applying their knowledge directly and confidently in teaching. This made the learning feel meaningful and immediately useful, giving her ideas and strategies that could be implemented in a real school environment.
The support Jessica received throughout the course also played an important part in her experience. Her Trainer Coach, Beth, provided guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback throughout the programme. Jessica particularly valued Beth’s friendly approach and depth of knowledge, and felt that this support made a real difference in helping her stay motivated and successfully complete the course.
Overall, the qualification has had a positive impact on Jessica’s professional development. It has helped her strengthen her digital teaching practice, given her new ideas to take forward in her leadership role, and increased her confidence in making a meaningful contribution to digital education within her school. She would wholeheartedly recommend the course to anyone looking to enhance their digital practice and create lasting impact in education.
