Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 239: Digital Promise: Elevating Professional Development

In this insightful episode, I sit down with David L. Jackson from Digital Promise to discuss the paramount importance of Professional Development (PD) in the ever-evolving educational landscape. Our conversation sheds light on the remarkable partnership between Digital Promise and Verizon, which is aimed at fostering a culture of continuous learning among educators. We also touch on the upcoming event, 'Elevating Innovation,' a collaborative venture designed to propel technology integration in classrooms to new heights. Through Verizon's Innovative Learning HQ, this initiative seeks to equip educators with the necessary digital skills, ensuring a forward-thinking, inclusive, and enriched learning environment for students. Join us as we explore the transformative power of PD and how it's paving the way for a brighter educational future. Tune in to dive deeper into the synergy between Digital Promise, Verizon, and the collective mission to elevate educational innovation.

 

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David L. Jackson

Associate Director Learning Delivery

“When faced with learning something new, I approach with a ‘can’t lose’ mentality. Learning new things can be very rewarding yet stressful in the same breath. It’s essential that before tackling a new endeavor, you prepare as best you can. Prepare for the journey and get ready to embrace the outcome.”

David L. Jackson exists in the margin intending to make education a more equitable space for students and teachers who will shape the future. David comes to Digital Promise with a plethora of diverse experience in the education sector, both conventional and non-conventional (juvenile services). He started his journey in the classroom teaching reading, world history, and speech and debate, and later moved into redesigning and writing curriculum for several secondary school programs, including law and African-American literature. In the classroom, David has worked with every grade on the secondary spectrum from grade 6-12. Outside of school, he specializes in leadership, emotional, and professional development, working with students across the United States in hands-on workshops and seminars. Jackson has an interminable passion for knowledge and ensuring everyone has an opportunity to learn and better their community.