Redmond, 3 December 2012 Jocelyn Paul Deployment Manager Microsoft Learning Microsoft IT Academy Program.

Redmond, 3 December 2012 Jocelyn Paul Deployment Manager Microsoft Learning Microsoft IT Academy Program

Agenda What is the Microsoft IT Academy Program? Who is using the IT Academy Program? Employability Why the IT Academy is Important IT Academy Benefit Overview 1 2 3 4 5

What? Why? Who? Technology Education Solution Bridging the Gap Accredited academic institutions

What? Why? Who? 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. 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. 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.

10,400 IT ACADEMIES GLOBALLY 160 COUNTRIES IT ACADEMY GROWTH North Carolina First state-wide IT Academy adoption across all North Carolina High Schools 628 Washington Second state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Washington High Schools 703 Virginia Third state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Virginia High Schools 374 Hawaii Fourth state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Hawaii libraries 52 10,400 IT ACADEMIES GLOBALLY 160 COUNTRIES

Netherlands Covers every secondary school, every college, and every university, countrywide 950 Virginia Third state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Virginia High Schools 374 Puerto Rico Every middle school nationwide! 406 India Engineering and Computer Science Colleges across the country 650 Hawaii Fourth state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Hawaii libraries 52 North Carolina First state-wide IT Academy adoption across all North Carolina High Schools 628 Washington Second state-wide IT Academy adoption across all Washington High Schools 703 UAE Every secondary school nationwide! 250 10,400 IT ACADEMIES GLOBALLY 160 COUNTRIES IT ACADEMY GROWTH Netherlands Covers every secondary school, every college, and every university, countrywide 950 Puerto Rico Every middle school nationwide! 406 India Engineering and Computer Science Colleges across the country 650 UAE Every secondary school nationwide! 250

12,600 IT ACADEMIES GLOBALLY 160 COUNTRIES Continuing education (3%) Other (2%) K12 (23%) University and 4-year college (32%) Technical and 2-year college (40%) Over 7.5 MILLION students engaged More than 750,000 educators reached Almost 1 MILLION certifications 2005-2012 (YTD) Membership Rates IT ACADEMY REACH

The Microsoft IT Academy provides students with the future ready 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.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS 2012 -2020 Jobs requiring IT skills (%) US Bureau of Labor Statistics More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade. 20122020

IT SKILLS GAP YEAR 2020 Jobs requiring IT skills (millions) IDC Data 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.

Microsoft IT Academy Benefits For Educators, Staff, and Students: Providing industry-leading training resources and Microsoft Certifications to enhance employability and college readiness, and encourage life-long learning Save Educators Time through Curriculum: E-Learning, Lesson Plans, Test Banks, Digital Literacy Academic pricing on additional resources Lower institution Costs through Resources: One low cost provides curriculum for every student, faculty and staff Provide professional development opportunities Curriculum resources, Teacher Certification Starter Kit, and academic pricing on MCP exam vouchers, MCT membership and E-reference Validate skills through certification Prepare students for today’s careers with curriculum aligned to Microsoft Certification Benefit from a partnership with Microsoft Training, FAQ, best practice, Member website, logo, and posters

Skilled employees Productive workers Job-ready recruits Relevant curriculum Time-saving options Engaged and skilled students Reduce costs & Maximize assets Relevant learning Attract students & talent Real-world education College Readiness and Employability Valuable credentials Microsoft IT Academy Program Objective Empower academic institutions to help students achieve industry recognized skills and reach their career potential through high-quality training and certification. EMPLOYERS WANT : TEACHERS WANT : INSTITUTIONS WANT: STUDENTS WANT:

Microsoft IT Academy Program Objective Empower academic institutions to help students achieve industry recognized skills and reach their career potential through high-quality training and certification. EMPLOYERS WANT : TEACHERS WANT : INSTITUTIONS WANT: STUDENTS WANT: IT Academy delivers certified job candidates IT Academy delivers digital content solutions IT Academy delivers low cost volume licensing IT Academy delivers 21 st Century Skills

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

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

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX 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 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. 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.

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

Instructor Resources Instructors Manual Learn how to design classes that include lectures, reviews, and hands on activities for your students. ? Contact Us Technical difficulties? Have an idea or suggestion? Want our quarterly newsletter? Tap here :) Test Item File Motivate and challenge your students with these bonus test questions. Build quizzes or tests to meet your needs. Classroom Setup Guide Case Studies Learn best practices and be inspired by stories of Digital Literacy in action, in schools and community centers. Curriculum Packages Deploy the curriculum to your Learning Management System (LMS) using these SCORM download packages. Print Student Certificates Quickly and easily print new custom Digital Literacy Certificates for students. Here’s a guide to using Digital Literacy in a classroom or lab, with an easy to follow guide for fast setup. Frequently Asked Questions Chances are, you’re not the first one to ask! Browse the questions and answers to your Digital Literacy questions.

Office 2010 | Windows7 Technologies Windows Server Exchange Server SQL Server | ASP.NET Visual Studio Microsoft Dynamics CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) The Microsoft E-Learning curriculum provides unlimited access to up to 250 courses aligning with Microsoft IT Academy programs 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. 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.

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX 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 Ready-to-use, customizable lesson plans including links to relevant ITA E-Learning and free demos and videos Connects to E-Learning and Certification, and included project- based learning projects Allows students to use project-based learning activities to demonstrate and practice skills on Microsoft technologies. Connects to E-Learning and Certification, and included project- based learning projects Allows students to use project-based learning activities to demonstrate and practice skills on Microsoft technologies.

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX 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-reference provides digital access for educators to over 600 technology books, searchable by topic, technology, and subject 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 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

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX 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 The Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) series, delivers a complete learning and teaching framework developed specifically for use in an academic setting. Plan, prepare, and conduct hands ‐ on classes covering Microsoft technologies. Includes textbooks, lab manuals, online labs and practice certification exams for specific titles Plan, prepare, and conduct hands ‐ on classes covering Microsoft technologies. Includes textbooks, lab manuals, online labs and practice certification exams for specific titles

CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans E-reference Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Professional Curriculum (MOC) Maps to Microsoft Technology Specialist, IT Professional, and Professional Developer certification exams. Technologies 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 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. 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.

Better Together + Some eLearning Certification Lesson Plans Pre- assess Post- assess Projects Additional Resources For You 1.eReferenceeReference 2.Office TrainingOffice Training 3.Interactive GuidesInteractive Guides 4.LCDS 5.Learning Suite Additional Resources For Your Students 1.Ribbon Hero 2.Office TrainingOffice Training 3.Office YouTubeOffice YouTube E-Reference

E-Learning Projects E-Reference Lesson plans Differentiated Instruction Increased Student Achievement Lab Resources

Flexibility Customization New ideas New Opportunities in the classroom Microsoft IT Academy and English I Paired Course Microsoft IT Academy and Earth Science Endless possibilities…. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits Provide:

Lab Licenses 50 Free Office 2010 Lab Licenses per High School DreamSpark 1 Free Subscription per High 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 Lab Licenses 50 Free Office 2010 Lab Licenses per High School DreamSpark 1 Free Subscription per High 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

Lab Resources DreamSpark 1 Free Subscription per High 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 DreamSpark 1 Free Subscription per High 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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit 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 The Teaching with Technology Curriculum is online learning that helps educators integrate ICT into their teaching and learning practice 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. 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.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Office 2010 Project Based Learning Office 365 OneNote Windows 7 Technologies 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 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 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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 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 Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access Outlook SharePoint Technologies 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. 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.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Windows Fundamentals Technologies Software Development Database Administration Networking and Security Mobile, Gaming, and HTML 5 Application Dev Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Teacher Starter Kit enables world-recognized standards- based certification credentials Exam Review Kits are available to assist educators in implementing MTA in the classroom. 20 MTA exam vouchers provided annually for educator professional development Exam Review Kits are available to assist educators in implementing MTA in the classroom. 20 MTA exam vouchers provided annually for educator professional development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MST Download Center Access to Trainer Preparation Microsoft E-Learning MCT community MCT Certification Requirements Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) provides tools, resources, and other benefits to help Microsoft IT Academy educators thrive as both technologists and educators One voucher to cover Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) application fee for one qualified faculty member. 25% discount on all additional MCT membership requests. One voucher to cover Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) application fee for one qualified faculty member. 25% discount on all additional MCT membership requests.

Certification = Employability for Students 45 91% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1 81% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals perform better 1 “ 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 Doherty, @ONE Project, College System of California Sources 1 MCP Program Satisfaction Study 2010 2 Intrepid Survey 3 Certiport Research,2009 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

Certification All IT Academy Curriculum formats prepare for certification Master Expert Associate ReCert Training Information Worker TrackIT Professional Track Master Expert Specialist

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

Best Practice: “In today’s economy, providing the Microsoft IT Academy to high school students just makes sense” June Atkinson North Carolina State Superintendent Number of MOS certifications Number of student certifications Number of unique students certified Number of teacher certificates Number of unique teachers certified 21 16 5 3 8,794 8,065 4,459 729 304 Aug 2009- June 2010 (3 Districts Participating) Aug 2010- June 2011 (72 Districts Participating) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications through the Microsoft IT Academy across North Carolina’s public high schools NORTH CAROLINA STATEWIDE ADOPTION 43,630 42,563 23,447 1,148 507 Aug 2011- June 2012 (72 Districts Participating)

Tips for Certification Success Take the exam yourself utilizing free voucher offers Hands-on, hands-on, hands-on Use the week before the certification exam to review and prep students for exam using demonstrations and performance driven tasks Practice testing with a clock displayed on the desktop to get students accustomed to timed exams Pair up students who pass with students who do not to mentor If student does not pass, look at their certification report and see which competency they need to work on before retesting

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 MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY PROGRAM MARKETING BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Miscellaneous Information

ITA Member Site Membership Login # 1203xxxxxx Membership ID received in a welcome email to the person designated as your program administrator* E-Learning Instructor Site Student E-Learning Site Student Code xxxx-sample1-xxxx Access Codes created by Instructor, unlocks specific assigned courses Windows Live ID All IT Academy Sites require a Windows Live ID to access the site.

There is a IT Readiness component to the IT Academy Program. You will need to create a working relationship with your IT Department and work together to get computers labs prepared to run the IT Academy Program.

Important contact information: IT Academy Customer Support : Hours: 9:30am - 8:30pm EST Phone: 1-800-508-8454 for immediate help *You will need to validate your identify by answering 3 of the 6 questions: ITA member ID number ITA School Name School Address School Phone Number Program Administrator (principal) Email Address Program Administrators (principal/school)Phone Number Email: acadsupp@microsoft.com expect 24-48 hour response time

57 Accreditation Overview ACHIEVEMENT Accreditation recommendation from: American Council on Education Higher Education Training and Awards Council, Ireland Credits available for: Office Series Technical Series STUDENT BENEFIT Helps students achieve employability and academic goals Saves professionals money through corporate tuition assistance Bridges the gap between workforce training and the classroom One of the few IT programs that offer accreditation Accreditation Organizations are recommending Microsoft Certification for college credit

IT Academy Features and Value New benefits and new courses, including Windows 7, SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010 Addresses current funding and resource limits in education Only 5 students or teachers or staff taking an e-learning technology track pays for the membership Save on exam costs – either for the institution or the students or both Maximize a campus or district investment in technology education Benefit your faculty, staff, students and community Better understand technologies on your Microsoft Campus or School Agreement Address the IT Skills Gap and give students a boost for the jobs NO COST TO UTAH SCHOOLS!!!

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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) MTA is an entry-level certification that validates the fundamental knowledge that students need to start building a career in Microsoft technologies. Complete portfolio of IT Infrastructure, Developer, and Database exams. Includes learning content and can be delivered in the classroom by educators, making it a valuable academic solution. MTA is a stepping stone to Microsoft professional certifications. Enables career exploration. Provides an education solution for teachers including learning and an industry-recognized credential. Exclusively for academic institutions: Higher ed. and technology-focused high schools.

MTA Learning Content Student Study Guide (SSG) Real-life technology scenarios, sample questions, hints, and additional resources to prepare for MTA exams. Career planning resources, information on exploring job roles and the value of certification Free download at www.certiport.com/mta www.certiport.com/mta Exam Review Kit (ERK) Intended to supplement textbooks in use Includes lesson plans, slides, educator notes, and typical class activities Free with MTA Campus License Microsoft Official Academic Courses (MOAC) Published by partner John Wiley & Sons Full courseware solution with a variety of classroom activities covering all MTA topics Available in print and digital. Can be personalized to include specific chapters desired by the Educator Digital MOAC also available via a Wiley site license

One MTA exam = One MTA certification MTA exams are not pre-requisite to each other or to MCTS exams MTA Exams HTML 5 Gaming Mobile NE W Exam Review Kits found in the Member site

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