About this role
Digital Learning Specialist
Project Description: Public secondary schools in Nepal are looking to develop digital literacy and maximize the use of technology in classrooms across all subjects.
In today’s growing digital world, Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has prioritized computer and technology education in public schools. Many high schools have already established computer labs to provide a hands-on learning opportunity to students. Despite local efforts to increase access to technology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) teachers are managing significant workloads due to a shortage of educators and therefore, lack the time to self-teach or familiarize themselves with the new tools and hardware. This ultimately impacts their ability to effectively use engaging digital tools in the classroom and teach the students.
As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will collaborate with local educators to advance their digital learning capability and prepare students to excel in school and beyond. Your supportive role will help increase average student learning achievement, student enrollment, and position local educators to advance digital skills for generations to come.
Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in education technology or a relevant field. AND Two or more years of teaching experience using digital or e-learning tools. OR Bachelor's degree in any field if combined with two or more years of teaching experience using digital or e-learning tools.
Living Conditions: Volunteers live in a rural or peri-urban community in Nepal’s Mid Hills. Volunteers live in semi-independent housing, usually a set of two to three rooms within a larger family house or compound. Toilets in this region of the country are likely indoors but some may be outside. Running water is generally only cold tap water and clothes must be handwashed. Volunteers must be prepared to walk several miles every day on hilly terrain in both hot and cold weather, as well as during the monsoon season from June through September.
Activities: Assess digital skill levels and identify priorities. Support ICT teachers to enhance student learning with engaging digital tools. Teach digital literacy to staff and students for the effective use of digital technologies and resources. Collaborate with local educators to digitize relevant curricular contents. Develop staff capacity in using ICT in the classroom, resolving hardware issues, and teaching computer science curricula. You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as digital literacy skill workshops.
Training: After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to your assigned campus location along with a Peace Corps Language and Cultural Facilitator (LCF) who will assist for up to 10 days. The LCF will provide support in meeting counterparts and community members and setting up housekeeping
Peace Corps/Nepal will equip you with Nepali language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Job Highlights: Play an influential role in closing the digital divide by supporting school technology projects. Gain international experience teaching technology and digital skills to educators and students. Build lifelong connections with colleagues and community members while experiencing the beautiful culture of Nepal.