Microsoft IT Academy Program
Jocelyn Paul
Microsoft Learning
Microsoft IT Academy Summer
Conference - WA
August 8-10
What?
Technology Education Solution
Why?
Bridging the Gap
Who?
Accredited academic institutions
Agenda
1
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
2
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
DIGITAL LITERACY
E-LEARNING
LESSON PLANS
E-REFERENCE
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM (MOAC)
PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM (MOC)
CCI COURSEWARE
Microsoft IT Academy
Curriculum
Overview
FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF,
AND STUDENTS
MS IT Academy Member Site
http://www.microsoft.com/itacademy
CURRICULUM
IN THE BOX
The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum provides
essential computing skills for learners new to computing
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.
Technologies
Computer Basics
The Internet and WWW
Productivity Programs
Security and Privacy
Digital Lifestyles
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.
Basic Course
Learn the value of computers in
society and how to use a mouse
and keyboard.
Standard Courses
Learn about computer basics, the
internet, productivity programs,
security, privacy, and digital lifestyles.
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
Computer Basics
Learn the fundamentals of
computing, components of a
computer, operating system basics,
and how to use a mouse and a
keyboard
The Internet and the
World Wide Web
Learn how to connect to people and
resources around the world.
English
Spanish
Arabic
Productivity Programs
Security and Privacy
Russian
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.
Brazilian Portuguese
Hindi
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!
French
Malayalam
Instructor Resources
Instructors Manual
Classroom Setup
Guide
Test Item File
Curriculum Packages
Case Studies
Print Student
Certificates
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Contact Us
Frequently Asked
Questions
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)
• 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.
Technologies
Office 2010 | Windows7
Windows Server
Exchange Server
SQL Server | ASP.NET
Visual Studio
Microsoft Dynamics
CURRICULUM
IN THE BOX
Ready-to-use, customizable lesson plans including links
to relevant ITA E-Learning and free demos and videos
Digital Literacy
E-learning
Lesson plans
E-reference
Academic
Curriculum (MOAC)
Professional
Curriculum (MOC)
Technologies
• Connects to E-Learning and
Certification, and included projectbased learning projects
• Allows students to use project-based
learning activities to demonstrate and
practice skills on Microsoft
technologies.
Office 2010
Microsoft SharePoint
Windows Server
Expression Web
Windows 7
CURRICULUM
IN THE BOX
E-reference provides digital access for educators to over
600 technology books, searchable by topic, technology,
and subject
Digital Literacy
E-learning
Lesson plans
E-reference
Academic
Curriculum (MOAC)
Professional
Curriculum (MOC)
Technologies
• e-book format published on topics
to teach in the classroom as well as
leverage for professional
development
Office & Productivity |
Database & Reporting
Applications & OS
Entertainment & Gaming
• Can be used as a standalone selfstudy course or as supplementary to
classroom instruction
Web Apps & Services
Home Network &
Security
CURRICULUM
IN THE BOX
Digital Literacy
The Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC)
series, delivers a complete learning and teaching
framework developed specifically for use in an academic
setting.
E-learning
Technologies
Lesson plans
E-reference
Academic
Curriculum (MOAC)
Professional
Curriculum (MOC)
• Plan, prepare, and conduct
hands‐on classes covering Microsoft
technologies.
• Includes textbooks, lab manuals,
online labs and practice certification
exams for specific titles
Microsoft Office
Windows Client and
Server
SQL Server
Visual Studio
MTA
CURRICULUM
IN THE BOX
Digital Literacy
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
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.
Technologies
Maps to Microsoft
Technology Specialist, IT
Professional, and
Professional Developer
certification exams.
Additional Resources For Your
Students
1. Ribbon Hero
2. Office Training
3. Office YouTube
Better Together + Some
eLearning
Projects
Certification
Preassess
Postassess
Lesson Plans
E-Reference
Additional Resources For You
1. eReference
2. Office Training
3. Interactive Guides
4. LCDS
Differentiated Instruction
E-Learning
Projects
E-Reference
Lesson plans
Lab Resources
Increased
Student
Achievement
Microsoft IT Academy
Curriculum Provides:
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Flexibility
Customization
New ideas
New Opportunities
in the classroom
• Business Technology
Mapped
Frameworks
• Endless
possibilities….
Q&A
Thank you!
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Complete portfolio of IT
Infrastructure, Developer, and
Database exams.
MTA is an entry-level certification
that validates the fundamental
knowledge that students need to
start building a career in Microsoft
technologies.
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
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
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
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
MTA Exams
• One MTA exam = One MTA certification
• MTA exams are not pre-requisite to each other or to MCTS exams
HTML 5
Exam Review
Kits found in
the Member
site
Gaming
Mobile