Close the educational technology skills gap

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Educators holding a MCE certification can prove they have the skills needed to provide rich, customized learning experiences for their students that incorporate critical 21st century skills using Microsoft tools. Benefits of implementing a MCE professional development and certification program at your institution include:

• Ensures faculty/staff have basic understanding of Microsoft Education tools
• Ensures faculty/staff can demonstrate how to successfully incorporate 21st century into lessons
• Ensures faculty/staff know which Microsoft Education tools can support which specific 21st century skills
• Provides access to free effective professional development
• Provides reliable validation of ICT investments

The full pathway solution to becoming a Microsoft Certified Educator

Through Certiport’s full pathway solution educators can prepare themselves for the MCE certification exam with customized eLearning materials, free self-assessments, and the Technology Literacy for Educators certification exam.

Preparing for MCE certification is free

Microsoft provides educators with the tools needed to prepare for the MCE exam. To successfully pass this exam, you will want to master the 21CLD curriculum and have a working understanding of a variety of Microsoft tools.

The 21st Century Learning Design provides teachers with clear and practical ways to develop 21st skills using digital technologies with their students. Through a collection of Office Mix Lessons, This collection builds on the research methodology providing a collaborative, practice-based process to help educators transform how they design enriching learning activities for their students.

In the Office 365 Teacher Academy learning path, educators will learn how to become more innovative with cloud-based tools, regardless of the device they use. Educators will also learn how to use basic features of Office 365 including Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Sway, Microsoft Forms, Office Online and OneDrive.

To take advantage of these free resources visit: http://aka.ms/MCEStudyGuide

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Integrating the MCE learning resources and certification exam into teacher training programs or professional development will help instructors gain confidence to leverage new technologies in order to maximize student learning outcomes. Exams can be administered and proctored conveniently by educators on campus with existing computers and at a time that meets their scheduling needs.

Learn more about how to access learning resources for professional development and licensing options.

Take advantage of the resources available to educators

• MCE Study Guide

GMetrix practice tests

Performance based assessment and test preparation tools to help individuals achieve IT certification credentials. Many of your students will be anxious to assess their knowledge of applications prior to taking the certification exams. Additionally, we recognize the need for educators to properly assess an individual’s knowledge. To this end, Certiport has partnered with GMetrix to deliver industry-leading practice tests. These tests, with included reporting and insight features, ensure your students are adequately prepared to their certification exam.

Why GMetrix practice tests?

• Accurately replicate a "live application" testing environment
• Enhance learning through self-paced practice questions
• Build familiarity with the testing environment
• Increase confidence towards certification exams
• Better prepare students to pass certification exams

GMetrix practice tests are customizable

GMetrix practice tests are customizable, allowing you to create a highly-effective environment conducive to student-centered learning. GMetrix practice tests offer two different modes:

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program certification represents a valid and reliable way to measure the effectiveness of your investment in ICT and professional development. Educators holding an MCE certification have the tools and skillsets to break though limitations of geography and resources, and begin to apply their knowledge to provide a customized learning experience for their students using technology.

Exam: Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193)

The MCE: Technology Literacy for Educators certification test is an intermediate-level examination intended to be a valid and reliable measure of competencies as measured by the 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) framework. Passing the Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193) exam also offers pre-service or in-service educators a credential to differentiate themselves with current and future employers

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You’ve earned it, now share it.

With Microsoft certification badges on Acclaim, you can easily share your accomplishments with friends, family, and even potential employers. Plus, you can get real-time job data, including open positions, requirements, and salaries based on your IT skills and qualifications.

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Flexible licensing and other exam delivery options make it easy for your school to certify one to hundreds of instructors; providing a valuable professional development benefit.