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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
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