TCEA 2016 Microsoft Certification Magic

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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)


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.


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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