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D. Michael PloorTeacher and AuthorHillsborough County Public Schools and Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Microsoft and Adobe CertificationMagic
Feb 03, 20161:15pm 2:15 pmRoom 19B
Name: Mike PloorRole: High School Teacher in Tampa, FL Strength: Author of Microsoft Office CORE Certification Guides and Adobe CORE Certification GuidesProject: Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesignWeakness: Taking on too many projects.Status: New OrleansFood and Fun Adventures
Who is this Character?
Thank you for allowing me the time2
Start HereTest HereStart on Monday Test on Friday
356 Adobe Certifications in 2015
MOS Certifications
Student names cannot be displayed due to privacyrequirements
Start on MondayMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS)3 to 4 hours of activitiesExplores content and covers essentialsBuilds from scratch
New! Office 2013 Practice Test included* * Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
Test on FridayWordPowerPointExcelAccessOutlook
Start Week 1 MondayAdobe Certified Associate (ACA)8 to 12 hours of activitiesExplores content and covers essentialsLesson Review Questions are the review for the exam
Test end of Week 2PhotoshopDreamweaverFlashIllustrator*InDesign** Coming Soon
Can be done inStart on Monday Test on Friday format
Are you surprised that it worked?my name is Ralph Watkins I attended your seminar at the AME conference. You sent me a few Certification Prep books I'm writing specifically about the Adobe Photoshop CS6 book. For the last three week I have been completing the questions, doing the labs and vocabulary over and over. Anyway purchased an exam voucher and took the test
I received a 96 percent wow! So I'm emailing you to first tell you what an awesome book and resource you have created and secondly to say that I will be ordering class sets of the Photoshop and Dreamweaver books next year and hope to become a testing center as well, see what you have started! You do great work keep it up. Also and finally I found two errors but unfortunately I could only remember one so here it is. Lesson 2 answer 7 bitmap tracing you correctly state the definition it in the chapter but your answer in the back of the book has it backwardsso check it out if you haven't already corrected it.
Ralph WatkinsCarson High School
Successfully Motivating Classroom AudienceSet Goals80% of classroom total or moreDisplay GoalsMake it visibleMeasure itAllow for changeMake it personalHave students sign itDisplay certificatesShow VALUENot just a gradeTJ Maxx Employment ApplicationCollege ApplicationsCollege CreditSuccess storiesRewardHat DaySundaes Administration Support
Goal
InsanityInsanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
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Do not dumb down.Make the learning process simpler and more effectiveReverse engineer from desired outcomeScaffold learning to achieve objectives
Are we making students dependent?Are we teaching the test?Can students perform at a workforce ready level?Challenge studentsDo not make them dependent on your help!Prepare them as life long learnersHow do we do this?????
Why it Works!Quick turn around1 to 2 weeks from start to examFocus on knowledge level skillsExplore all features quicklyNarrow testing deadline (this counts!)Focus learning and accountability Review questions are the study guide for the examNo simulation software to memorize answersProject based remediationEngage all learning styles
Certification Cycle
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 1: Use skill building coursewareUnlike Gmetrix or other test prep, focus on teaching the skills not the test.Use to teach the software firstStep 2: Review using the test or questions included with the guide.Step 3: Certification test or GmetrixStep 4: Remediate and enrich learning using project based learning.Step 5: Review and retake if needed.
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 1: Use skill building coursewareUnlike Gmetrix or other test prep, this teaches from no prior knowledge.Use to teach the software firstKnowledge level learningNo prior experience or skill neededCreates something from scratch (not templates or modification)Authentic learning model so students can use the software from a blank page.Works great even if you dont give Certification Exams
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 2: Review using the test or questions included with the guide.Use the review questions (Adobe) and end of book Mastery Simulation Post Test (Microsoft Office 2013) provided with the guides.Adobe: Create a post test using the review questions to prep for exam.Microsoft: Review the Mastery Simulation project to acquaint students to the exam format and answering correctly (Download from G-WLearning.com)
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 3: Certification test or GmetrixGive the Exam or Gmetrix practice test in Exam mode as quickly as possible to maximize retained knowledge level learning.Use Gmetrix properly (measure, not teach)I do not use Gmetrix prep Learning mode materials as they are too closely aligned to the practice exams. Students can memorize the answers to the practice and take the Gmetrix Exam and pass it. This is not representative any learning, just memorizing. This is why so many students are failing the Certification Exam that asks different questions.
What is Gmetrix?
www.gmetrix.com
What is Gmetrix?Gmetrix offers:CoursewarePractice Exams with the answersLimited teaching as remediation lessons onlyNo use of the actual software from scratchPractice ExamsMeasures readiness to Certify onlyLearning mode questions are the same as Testing mode questionsLearning mode gives them the answersStudents think they can memorize these to passStudents fail Certification when memorized answers are NOT on the Certification Exam.
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 4: Remediate and enrich learning using project based learning.Print out the score report from all students that took the Certification Exam. Analyze the data to determine where students are strugglingDesign projects to practice those skills
Microsoft Score Report
Adobe Score Report
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 4: Remediate and enrich learning using project based learning.Print out the score report from all students that took the Certification Exam. Analyze the data to determine where students are strugglingUse project based learning (Application and Synthesis level) fun activities to support the knowledge learning in the guides.Use integrated group projects (Cooperative Learning) to support struggling students with successful peers. All learning types included.
Successfully Motivating Classroom AudienceMake it FUNTeach Content CORE GuidesIntegrate Student Interest (project based learning)Build from one success to anotherAnimationsCharacter DevelopmentDrawingGamesCreating - - not just doing!Let the Bears forage on their own!Student becomes unteachable - independent
Integrating Office TechnologyPowerPoint Games (Quiz show and Maze)Microsoft Word Asset construction (2D and 3D art; Design Documents)Microsoft Excel Games (Crossword ,Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship)Microsoft Paint or Open Office DrawCreate Presentations, Brochures, Letters, Charts using Office products for marketingGet away from the memo or other less exciting activities and engage the studentsMany activities in the Video Game books.
MOS Industry Certification
Art Gradients Lighting
Spatial PositioningLighting
Frame by Frame Animation
Slow in Slow OutSquash & Stretch
Key Frame Animation (Tweening)
Chapter 3 Maze GameActivity 3-4:Physical Dexterity Puzzle
Objective: Students will be able to construct a simple puzzle game. Students willdemonstrate hyperlink and mouse over game features. Students will use a variety of tools to build games. Students will understand the benefits of a physical dexterity training game.
Situation: The Really, Really Cool Game Company needs to create a few puzzlegames to teach users how to correctly use a stylus (digital pen) on a handheldorganizer. Your team will create a prototype sample puzzle to test the concept of ahand-eye coordination training game.Each team member will create a different maze concept.
Play the Game on the next slide
START
Click START to begin.Follow the maze to get the cheese.Avoid touching the red or the cats.
START
Please Try Again
RestartQuit
Winner !
RestartQuit
More Examples
Battleship Array ProgrammingVector Drawing
Crop coin image to edge.Change line color to match coin.Rotate to 3D.
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 5: Review and retake if needed.Use an in-class review (individual or team based)Use the questions or skills from the Adobe review questions or Microsoft Mastery or Gmetrix if available as a class activity.Kahoot! (Kahoot.com)Near pod (Nearpod.com)JeopardyEtcSet retake dateRetake and pass
Implementing in a ClassroomStep 5: Review and retake if needed.Go to nearpod.comIllustrator Join session RGYDI InDesign session PJKXGPowerPoint session IEAHB
Teacher in ControlKnowledge base is formed at the beginning.Knowledge is reviewed and tested.First exam provides data on remediation needed and project based learning needs.Groups are formed to support fail students Fun projects and group projects support kinesthetic learning styles
You Can Do ItWhat scares you the most about Industry Certification
Timeloss of controlExpenseetc61
College Credit for Industry Certification
Certification Return on Investment
American Council on EducationRecommends college credit for each examCreate an official transcriptNot all exams listedNot all schools recognize the ACE creditSimilar to AP tests Schools can refuse credit or apply to other elective credits as they see fithttp://www.bismarckstate.edu/current/learning/credit-for-industry-training/
Appling Credit to MajorSchool based decisionMust complete degree to have credit awardedGrade of P or Pass awarded prior to degree conveyancehttp://www.umuc.edu/students/support/exams/industryspecific.cfm http://www.spcollege.edu/CCIT_Credit_for_Industry_Certifications/http://www.mdc.edu/main/academics/certificationprocess.aspx Certifications do expire!Usually valid for only 4 years
ACE Transcript ProcessAs with the Internet, things change. Please check the links below for accuracy as some may have changed.American Council for Education www.acenet.edu Can provide you with an ACE transcript for your university based on the certification test you have passed. Create an Accounthttps://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=REGISTRATION.getRegistrationCertiport Exam Correlations:http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=browse.getOrganizationDetail&FICE=300514Click on the exam you passed and it will give a description and the credit ACE recommends.
Also, this lists the exam components and amount of content covered in each exam.
ACE Transcript Process #2
My CoursesACE NumberClick to addAdding a Course to your Transcript
Log in to begin the course addition processhttps://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=transcripts.main From the Home page, click My Courses in the left side navigation box.Click the [Add New Course] red button on the My Courses page.Type in the ACE Number for the Certiport exam you passed (example: CPRT-0049 for Outlook 2010)
ACE Transcript Process #3
Click to Add to your transcript6. Click the Exam Title to open the exam description.
7. Click the [Add To Transcript] button to have the certification reviewed and added to your transcript.
ACE Transcript Process #4
Enter date on certificateSubmit for review
Enter the date from the certificate you received when you passed the exam. (can access that information from the www.certiport.com website after you log in)Click the [Submit For Review] button to have ACE verify the information and add it to your transcript.Wait a few days and check your transcript for updates.
ACE Transcript Process #5Request a Transcript (Transcripts are $40.00 each)Log in to begin the transcript processhttp://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?page=transcriptsSee the sample transcriptSee FAQ sectionComplete form to get a transcript from ACE sent to you or your institution.
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