Partners in Learning Teaching with Technology Curriculum (ELJ) ENTER YOUR NAME ‘Traditional educational practices no longer provide prospective teachers.

Partners in LearningTeaching with Technology Curriculum (ELJ)

ENTER YOUR NAME

‘Traditional educational practices no longer provide prospective teachers with all the necessary skills for teaching students to survive economically in today’s workplace.’(UNESCO)

Capacity Building

Anything that is done to increase the collective effectiveness of a

groupMichael Fullan

• Workforce development is a top priority for education leaders around the world. Their human capacity building efforts are evident as governments make it a top priority in national policy agendas

Teacher Capacity Building PD Offers

LEAP21 Rubrics/coding

Teaching with Technology Curriculum

Microsoft Tools Training in Education Context

• Competency based

• Self-Assessment

• E-Learning• Aligned to

UNESCO ICT-CFT

• Framework that helps teachers create learning activities that elicit 21st century skills.

• OneNote Facilitator’s Guides

• Deeper product practice

• Integrates LEAP21 and TwT concepts

Digital Literacy

Productivity Training (MOS)

• Foundational ICT Training

• NOT in education context

Supported by:• Partners in Learning Network as a delivery/support mechanism • Peer Coaching, Mentors, Formal/Informal Communities of Practice • Supplemented by content created by teachers for teachers

UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (ICT-CFT)

UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers Portal

Teaching with Technology PD Offer

Assess Learning

Gaps

Learning Content

• Tech Literacy Strand of CFT

Certificates of

Completion

Microsoft Certified Educator

(MSL offer)

• 40 questions• Learner can retake

2-3 times• Technology neutral

• 6 courses• 64 learning topics• 36 hours• Training uses

Microsoft tools to support learning

• Summative Assessment

• 6 Completion Certificates

• Technology neutral

• Available today only in pilot countries

• 1 exam• Technology neutral

Basic Digital Literacy Skills

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Microsoft Teaching with Technology Courses

1. Policy and Vision: Why Does the UNESCO ICT-CFT Promote Technology Literacy?

2. Curriculum and Assessment: Selecting ICT Resources to Support Curriculum Outcomes

3. Pedagogy: How Do Technology and Pedagogy Mix?

4. Basic Tools:Using Basic ICT Tools to Support Teaching and Learning

5. Standard Classroom:Organise and Manage the Use of ICT in Your Classroom

6. Digital Literacy:Technology Literacy and Your Professional Development

• 6 courses• 36 hours E-Learning Content• 64 Topics

Microsoft Learning Confidential

Partners in Learning: Microsoft Teaching with Technology

Microsoft Learning Confidential

Partners in Learning: Microsoft Teaching with Technology

6 courses and Self-Assessment now available

Assess Learning Gaps Using Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment

Individualized Learning PlanReport

Choose the Course of Study

Select the Unit that Maps to Learning Gap

Start Learning!

Sample Learning Topic

Educator Feedback from Ireland Pilot*

11. Educator Learning Journeys can help me to improve how I integrate ICT into teaching and learning in my classroom.

10. I am more confident in my use of ICT in the classroom as a result of studying this unit.

9. The self assessment was correct in recommending this unit to me for further learning. 

8. The material was enjoyable to work through.

7. The text was clear and informative.

6. The content was logically structured.

5. The unit was easy to navigate.

4. I will apply what I have learned to my teaching.

3. The subject-matter was relevant to my work in the classroom.

2. I have achieved the learning outcomes for this unit.

1. The learning was at the right level for me.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree

*124 responses

Access to Curriculum

IT Academy Members PiLN

• Competency-based professional development for educators

• Access to entire Microsoft Official academic curriculum

• Institution/individual reporting capabilities

• Competency-based professional development for educators

• A global network of educators and school leaders

• Geo-based, aggregate reporting

February 2012 (English)April/May 2012 (Russian)

Target June/July (English/Russian)

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