Microsoft IT Academy Jocelyn Paul

Microsoft IT Academy Jocelyn Paul
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What? The Microsoft IT Academy Program is a complete technology education solution connecting students, teachers, employers and local communities through a life-long learning model of leading-edge technology skills development. Why? It was developed to bridge the gap between education and the real-world by equipping students with the IT skill sets they need for successful careers in today’s technology centered job market, and providing professional development resources for educators. Who? Membership is open to public or private K-12 schools, vocational schools, correspondence schools, junior colleges, colleges, universities, or scientific/technical schools that are institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The Microsoft IT Academy program provides students the technology skills they need to be successful in college and a career. Skills that enable them to collaborate, communicate, and be critical thinkers, innovators, problem solvers and citizens of a global economy.

Jobs requiring IT skills (%)
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade. Jobs requiring IT skills (%) US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Jobs requiring IT skills (millions)
IT SKILLS GAP YEAR 2020 There are several studies that suggest there will be a significant gap in the next 5 to 10 years between the demand for and supply of IT professionals with the right technical skills. Jobs requiring IT skills (millions) IDC Data

Best Practice: WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADOPTION
Planned Number of MOS certifications 443 <10 4,036 8,072 Number of Certification Attempts 14,000 28,000 Active ITAs 164 500 “The Microsoft IT Academy is a game-changer for the entire state. It will put Washington at the forefront in helping students prepare to enter the twenty-first century workforce.” - Randy Dorn Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington State

Florida’s Success

MEANWHILE, TEACHERS… Need a flexible solution for teaching IT that meets the needs of the 21st century workplace Ensure students are skilled for life with the skills that need for employability Don’t have time to develop and keep curriculum current and relevant Need to get and keep students interested and engaged Need to keep pace with industry demands and trends Need to differentiate the institution to attract students Teaching old technology Professional development needs for teachers despite shrinking budgets

ITA Program Benefits Empowering academic institutions to help students achieve industry recognized skills and reach their career potential through high-quality training and certification.

Microsoft IT Academy Benefits
FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Digital Literacy Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Certification Resources and Partnership Curriculum for all Curriculum Resources E-Learning Resources and Partnership Curriculum Professional Development Certification Validate Knowledge Curriculum Member Web site Lab Resources Validate Knowledge Career development path for ongoing technology skills MCT Membership Logos and Posters Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Demonstrate Commitment Training Faculty Low cost academic pricing Test Banks Curriculum for all Curriculum Resources Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers E-Learning Certification Starter Kit FAQ Students Digital Literacy Staff Competitive Edge Lesson Plans E-reference Staff E-reference Professional Development Certification Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Low cost academic pricing Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Career development path for ongoing technology skills Partnership with Microsoft

Productivity Programs
The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum provides essential computing skills for learners new to computing Computer Basics Technologies The Internet and WWW Productivity Programs Security and Privacy Digital Lifestyles CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Digital Literacy can be used as a remedial tool for some students and as a means of exploring new topics for others. Digital Literacy includes E-learning and assessments so students can skip concepts they have mastered and focus on the topics they need to round out their skills set. A Digital Literacy Certificate Test for students who want to demonstrate their mastery of all five courses is available for printing. Can be used as self-study for teachers to get ramped up on basic computer skills and online safety. Languages: English, Dutch, Thai, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Japanese, European Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Hungarian. Turkish, Russian, and Arabic versions will be available soon.

Microsoft Digital Literacy
Welcome to the Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum. The courses help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and consider careers where you can put your skills to work. Standard Courses Learn about computer basics, the internet, productivity programs, security, privacy & digital lifestyles. Quisque fringilla Basic Course Learn the value of computers in society and how to use a mouse and keyboard. Advanced Courses Learn about creating an account and a great resume, searching the Web and social networking. Digital Literacy Certificate Test Pass this test to get a personalized certificate showing you have learned the basics of using computers!

Digital Literacy Standard Courses
Computer Basics The Internet and the World Wide Web English Spanish Hindi Russian Brazilian Portuguese Arabic French Malayalam Learn the fundamentals of computing, components of a computer, operating system basics, and how to use a mouse and a keyboard Learn how to connect to people and resources around the world. Productivity Programs Security and Privacy Learn the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and database programs used in business, in education, and at home. Learn the risks and threats to computer security and privacy so that you can understand and prevent them. Digital Lifestyles Certificate Test Learn how digital audio, video, and photography, and other technologies are creating new career opportunities and shaping the world we live in. Take this test to receive a learning plan. Pass this test to get a personalized certificate showing you have learned computer basics!

? Instructor Resources Instructors Manual
Learn how to design classes that include lectures, reviews, and hands on activities. ? Test Item File Motivate and challenge students with bonus test questions. Build quizzes or tests to meet your needs. Curriculum Packages Deploy curriculum to your Learning Management System (LMS) using the SCORM download packages. Classroom Setup Guide Using Digital Literacy in a classroom or lab, with easy to follow steps for fast setup. Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Case Studies Print Student Certificates Technical difficulties? Have an idea or suggestion? Want our quarterly newsletter? Browse questions and answers to your Digital Literacy questions. Learn best practices and be inspired by stories of Digital Literacy in action Quickly and easily print new custom Digital Literacy Certificates for students.

Windows Server Exchange Server
CURRICULUM IN THE BOX The Microsoft E-Learning curriculum provides unlimited access to up to 250 courses aligning with Microsoft IT Academy programs Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Office 2010 | Windows7 Technologies Windows Server Exchange Server SQL Server | ASP.NET Visual Studio Microsoft Dynamics E-Learning provides students with more hands-on practice through a multimedia learning experience. Educators can select E-Learning courses, create access codes for the classroom, manage group-level messaging, and access usage reports for each of their classes. Educators can use E-Learning to expand their own professional skills and to explore ways to improve classroom learning. Educators and other staff employed at the institution can use E-Learning for Professional Development – which helps to lower PD budgets Can be used as a standalone self-study course or as supplementary to classroom instruction. Takes only a few minutes to provision a course to multiple students and can be resold to students to help monetize programs and recover the ITA subscription fee

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Ready-to-use, customizable lesson plans including links to ITA E-Learning and free demos and videos Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Office 2010 Technologies Microsoft SharePoint Windows Server Expression Web Windows 7 Flexible and connects to Certification Allows students to use project-based learning activities to demonstrate and practice skills on Microsoft technologies Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ERK lesson plans and student study guides …networking, mobile, gaming, HTML5 Saves time with ready to use lesson plans on the most relevant Microsoft technologies Lesson plans Include: quiz material student projects references to videos to be used in class or out of class for reinforcement. MTA Exam Readiness Kits (ERK) mapping to Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) are also available

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX E-reference provides digital access for educators to over 700 technology books, searchable by topic, technology, and subject Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Office & Productivity | Database & Reporting Technologies Applications & OS Entertainment & Gaming Web Apps & Services Home Network & Security e-book format published on topics to teach in the classroom as well as leverage for professional development Can be used as a standalone self-study course or as supplementary to classroom instruction Educators can also bookmark, make notes, and print chapters to use in the classroom with students, as well as for self-study and professional development Educators can print and download for student reference and classroom use Educators and other staff employed at the institution can use E-Reference for Professional Development – which helps to lower PD budgets Can be downloaded and printed for offline reading and teachers can make notes in personal folders against individual chapters Microsoft Press e-books are hosted by Safari Books Online.

Windows Client and Server
CURRICULUM IN THE BOX The Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) series, delivers a complete learning and teaching framework developed specifically for use in an academic setting. Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Microsoft Office Technologies Windows Client and Server SQL Server Visual Studio MTA Plan, prepare, and conduct hands‐on classes covering Microsoft technologies. Includes textbooks, lab manuals, online labs and practice certification exams for specific titles The MOAC series can be taught over a period of 8, 10, 16, or 18 weeks. MOAC is used as the core curriculum and includes textbooks, lab manuals, educators resources, course setup ideas, lecture outlines, teaching tips, online labs, assessments PowerPoint slide presentations, and instructor guides. Published in partnership with Wiley Faculty Network. The courses are designed for students preparing for entry-level information and communications technology positions and for the following certification exams: Microsoft Certified Desktop Specialist Technician (MCDST) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Certified IT Professional Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) The content of each MOAC book is closely aligned to the "objective domain" upon which the corresponding examination is based. Digital versions included in IT Academy this fall: Titles MOAC MTA : Software Development Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Windows Development Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Web Development Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Database Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Networking Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Windows Server Administration Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Security Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Windows OS Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Microsoft .NET Fundamentals MOAC MTA : HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Mobile Development Fundamentals MOAC MTA : Gaming Development Fundamentals Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 Microsoft Office Word 2010 Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 Microsoft Office Access Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Instructor Supplements Instructor’s Guide Textbook Solutions PowerPoint slide decks Test Banks Data Files (for all applicable titles) Solution Files (for all applicable titles) Classroom Setup Guide (MTA only)

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) is instructor led training intended for IT professionals and developers who build, support, and implement solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Opportunity to learn and experience hands-on Microsoft technologies MOC includes student workbook, lab setup guide, instructor guide, and hands-on labs to help prepare students for the given technology. Maps to Microsoft Technology Specialist, IT Professional, and Professional Developer certification exams. Technologies MOC is available in several formats including: Course, Workshop, Clinic, and Seminar that can be adapted for classroom use as the core curriculum. Academic pricing for MOC materials is limited to Microsoft IT Academy members at the Volume Licensing and Advanced level. MOC labs require use of Microsoft Virtual PC, which enables two or more operating systems to run concurrently on one computer. One virtual computer can host the virtual PC labs that provide students with a fully configured and consistent learning environment. Microsoft Official Courseware is instructor led training intended for IT professionals and developers who build, support, and implement solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies. MOC products are designed for short-term courses such as seminars, workshops, and clinics and are available in classroom formats.

Lab Resources Lab Licenses DreamSpark
Up to 50 Office 2010 Lab Licenses per site DreamSpark 1 Free Subscription per school Top developer and designer software available at no charge for your school lab machines, so students can create next-gen apps, games, designs and tools. Available on students and teachers personal computers Create for Xbox Live, Kinect, and more Use this slide if the customer has access to the lab licenses as part of the IT Academy agreement

Courses Why Does the UNESCO ICT CFT Promote Technology Literacy? Selecting ICT Resources to Support Curriculum Outcomes How Technology and Pedagogy Mix Using Basic ICT Tools to Support Teaching and Learning Organize and Manage the Use of ICT in the Classroom Technology Literacy and Your Professional Development PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Teaching with Technology Curriculum is online learning that helps educators integrate ICT into their teaching and learning practice Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership Aligned to the global standards of the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (UNESCO ICT-CFT), Technology Literacy Approach. Created to help set a foundation beyond learning to use technology tools. MTA Teacher Starter Kit Research shows that innovative teaching practices, supported by the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom strongly predict students’ acquisition of 21st century skills (Innovative Teaching and Learning Research, 2011) Educators will develop a deeper understanding of how ICT integration can enhance the teaching and learning experience and enable 21st century skill acquisition via six e-learning Courses: Why Does the UNESCO ICT CFT Promote Technology Literacy? Selecting ICT Resources to Support Curriculum Outcomes How Technology and Pedagogy Mix Using Basic ICT Tools to Support Teaching and Learning Organize and Manage the Use of ICT in the Classroom Technology Literacy and Your Professional Development What makes this professional development offering unique? The Microsoft Teaching with Technology Self-assessment and Curriculum are competency-based and can be customized to meet each educator’s needs: The Self-assessment helps educators identify the specific learning that they need. Each unit of study stands on its own so educators can focus on a specific area of interest or need. Using the Self-assessment can help with both online and offline study. By starting with the Self-assessment, educators can determine the best way to fill their learning gaps and then retake the Self-assessment to confirm progress. Created by subject matter experts from around the world, the curriculum includes a range of learning scenarios. Whether a classroom has one computer or a laptop for every student, the educator will be able to apply what they have learned to their individual context.

Project Based Learning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) program provides trainers the opportunity to deepen and expand their skills on integrating technology in their teacher training to positively impact teaching and learning Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership Technologies Office 2010 MTA Teacher Starter Kit Teacher trainers gain access to hours of professional development materials deliverable to teachers Focus is on learning activities that lead to students learning 21st century skills Project Based Learning Office 365 OneNote Teachers provide student-centered learning This plan can be used to train teachers on how to incorporate Microsoft technologies into teaching and learning. MIE is designed to provide training toward student-centered learning based on authentic problems and projects while aligning to 21st Century Skills, NETS-S and Common Core Standards. The overall intent is to enable teachers to get more out of the Microsoft products they have today and take advantage of the many free tools available to students and teachers at no-cost. The program is designed for K-12 teachers and pre-service students across all subjects and developed by teachers and teacher trainers. Windows 7

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Teacher Starter Kit enables world-recognized standards-based certification credentials PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Technologies Microsoft Office Teachers have a better understanding of the products and the certification process, because they are certified. 10 MOS exam vouchers provided annually for educator professional development. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access Outlook Teachers are more engaged in the content. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) validate core skills Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint. MOS Expert certifications validate advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel MOS Master certifications validate overall proficiency and deep expertise of Microsoft Office programs. MOS Master certification requires four exams: Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, and either Outlook or Access. MTA Exams can be taken in your own Testing center or via a Certiport Testing Center. This benefit is renewable every twelve months, aligned with the expiration date of your IT Academy membership. Individual educators can request exam vouchers, or an institution’s Certiport organization administrator can request all vouchers for an institution and then distribute them to their educators. If you find that no vouchers are available, please contact your IT Academy program administrator at your institution. SharePoint

Windows Fundamentals Technologies Software Development Database Administration Networking and Security Mobile, Gaming, and HTML 5 Application Dev PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Teacher Starter Kit enables world-recognized standards-based certification credentials Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Exam Review Kits are available to assist educators in implementing MTA in the classroom. 20 MTA exam vouchers provided annually for educator professional development The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification helps teachers teach and validate fundamental technology knowledge MTA certification helps schools teach and validate fundamental technology knowledge. MTA certification helps students pick their career path, by testing out the technology MTA Exams can be taken in your own Testing center or via a Certiport Testing Center. Annually request 20 MTA exams for educator use. Renewable every 12 months, aligned to expiration date of IT Academy program membership. Windows-OS-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 38.0 MB) Software-Development-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 23 MB) Windows-Development-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 21.6 MB) Web-Development-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 26.2 MB) Database-Administration-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 19 MB) Windows-Server-Administration-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 43.8 MB) Networking-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 26.0 MB) Security-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 20.9 MB) Microsoft-NET-Fundamentals (ZIP file, 27.1 MB) 98-373: Mobile Development Fundamentals (ZIP file, 26.4 MB) 98-374: Gaming Development Fundamentals (ZIP file, 30.4 MB) 98-375: HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (ZIP file, 28.8 MB

MST Download Center Access to Trainer Preparation Microsoft E-Learning MCT community MCT Certification Requirements PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) provides tools, resources, and other benefits to help Microsoft IT Academy educators thrive as both technologists and educators Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit One voucher to cover Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) application fee for one qualified faculty member. 25% discount on all additional MCT membership requests. The benefits can help teachers build, maintain, and prove their expertise on Microsoft products and technologies, as well as help them prepare for, teach, and support learning solutions for students. Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional experts on Microsoft technologies The MCT program offers a large and dynamic range of benefits, including the following highlights: MCT Download Center As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, you enjoy free, comprehensive access to the entire Microsoft Learning and Microsoft Dynamics learning product library. Trainer preparation Benefits include a robust suite of training events–both live and online–and preparation tools to help you quickly ramp up on new courses. Microsoft E-Learning Access the entire Microsoft E-Learning library to help you advance your technical expertise. MCT community Find the latest news and technical support from peer IT Academy MCTs around the world. Attend an MCT Summit event for professional development and networking. To learn more about the MCT program and benefits, visit the following pages: Microsoft Certified Trainer overview MCT program benefits

Employability for Students
Certification = Employability for Students 91% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1 81% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals perform better 1 79% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more efficient 1 50% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 2 89% of supervisors say that Microsoft Office certified employees are more proficient users of Microsoft Office programs 3 “It’s truly a global marketplace, especially in the IT world. If you don’t have a certification that validates you have the needed skills, you’re at a significant disadvantage.” Bill Project, College System of California Sources 1 MCP Program Satisfaction Study 2010 2 Intrepid Survey 3 Certiport Research,2009 30

Information Worker Track
Certification All IT Academy Curriculum formats prepare for certification Master Expert Specialist Master Expert Associate MCSE Training Lab Exam Exam ReCert Exam MCSA Exam Information Worker Track IT Professional Track

MOS Certification Progression Testing with Certiport – MS Partner
SPECIALIST Microsoft Office EXPERT Microsoft Office Specialist MASTER MASTER Validated through multiple specialist and expert exams Validates breadth and depth of Office suite skills Word Expert, Excel Expert, PPT, & Outlook or Access EXPERT Computer Based Hands-on Exams Word and Excel Only Validates advanced Office skills (depth) Computer Based Hands-on Exams Focuses on single Office suite product Validates Office skills (what & how) Any Single Exam on 1 Office Product = MOS CORE

Resources | Partnership
MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY PROGRAM MARKETING BENEFITS INCLUDE: Resources | Partnership Private Members Site – all program information, support, and resources in one place Monthly IT Academy Newsletters keeping ITAs up-to-date with offers and best practices A listing in the online IT Academy locator for discovery by millions of potential students Welcome Kit Download and print co-branded ‘Certificate of Completion’ certificates for students Marketing Collateral: posters, datasheets, videos to help promote your ITA membership Marketing campaigns, offers for teachers & students and early visibility to IDC research & white papers Regional support center for program enquiries and assistance FAST FACTS ITA members have a formal way to communicate with one another We help ITAs make the most of their benefits ITAs are the first to hear about new products, curriculum and certifications coming to market ITA members are invited to local, regional, global events Members are encouraged to share best practices with other ITAs across the globe ITAs get the opportunity to participate in marketing campaigns that will promote their institution, teachers and students ITA members will be part of an INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY

Certification All ITA Curriculum formats prepare for certification Step 1 Digital Literacy Beginner Step 2 Microsoft Office Specialist Application Specialist Step 3 Technology Specialist Product Specialist Step 4 IT Professional or Professional Developer Job Role Specific Proof Point Percentage of hiring managers that consider employee certification as criterion for hiring 55% Proof Point Percentage of certified professionals that credit certification for helping them to land a job or a promotion 40% Validates skills in a specific technology Helps students get a great job Helps institutions get the most out of their technology investment IT Managers and HR Managers will look for certification on CV/Resumes – benchmark for employment Microsoft Certifications are INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

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