Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Holly Dickson

Senior Product Manager

21st Century Skills and Innovative TeachingPartners in Learning and Teaching with TechnologyMicrosoft Certified Educator examSelf-assessment and eLearningQ&A

Agenda

21st century skills are a global standard of skills students will need in a world where technology is prevalent and quickly changing.

Critical thinking and problem solvingCommunicationCollaborationCreativity and innovation

21st Century Skills

Research shows that innovative teaching plus access to technology helps students acquire 21st century skills.

Source: Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research January 2011

Research

Innovative Teaching

PersonalizedCollaborativeKnowledge buildingLearning to learn

Problem Solving 24/7 learning opportunitiesGlobal and cultural understanding

Knowledge building CollaborationCreativityInnovation

Structured around the student

Extends LearningBeyond the Classroom

Using technology to develop skills

Not just for technology educators. This is for all educators.

Partners in Learning Professional Development

L400:Peer Coaching

L300:21st Century Lesson

DesignL200: Teaching with

Technology + Optional Cert

L100: Digital Literacy

Teaching with Technology

1. Self-Assess Learning Gaps

Creates an Individualized Learning Plan

2. eLearning Content

6 courses Embeds case studies, activities and how-to’s

3. Certificates of Completion

SummativeAssessments

Microsoft Certified Educator Exam

• Valid & reliable assessment of competency

http://www.pil-network.com/pd/twt/Overview

Exam 62-193 Technology Literacy for Educators

Competency-based assessment

Mapped to UNESCO Information Communication Technology (ICT) Competency Framework for Teachers (CFT), Technology Literacy Approach

Does not measure technology skills, but the ability to apply those skills in teaching and learning context

Microsoft Certified Educator

ProctoredQuestion types may include multiple choice and case studyEnglish, RussianAvailable via Voucher or License (Certiport/Certiport partners) and Volume Licensing (Microsoft)

Microsoft Certified Educator

Microsoft Certified Educator

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mce-certification.aspx

Microsoft Certified Educator

Demonstrate Understanding of the Technology Literacy Goals Described in the CFT Framework

Demonstrate Basic Knowledge of How ICT Resources Can Support Curriculum Outcomes

Use Basic Tools to Support Learning Activities

Organize and Manage a Standard Classroom

Use Digital Literacy Tools to Enhance Professional Performance

Self Assessment & Learning Plan

eLearning

What You Should Know

Current Training Language Availability

EnglishRussianIn process: Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese

Target Audience Colleges of Education, School Districts, Regional/State Teacher PD initiativesEducation Leaders (MoEs)If the customer qualifies to be an ITA, you can sell MCE to them

Feature/benefit Self-assessment, Learning PlanCompetency-based professional development eLearningInstitution/individual reporting capabilities (ITA)

Microsoft Certified Educator Exam

English and RussianOther languages considered based on customer demandAvailable at introductory pricing through MTA VL site license or Certiport licenses, vouchers

Questions?

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