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* Certification Update *Preparing Students for Tomorrow's Careers
Trish BobstNational Sales ConsultantSlide2
RCA Series
NEC
CMA
RMA
CMASSlide3
Why Certify? Slide4
Proof of Knowledge…An increasing number of employers are hiring in positions that depend on computer skills and require proof of those skills.Slide5
Internet and Computing Core Certification
First global certification for computer literacySlide6
IC3 Global Standard 3The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) provides students with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The Global Standard 3 (GS3) is an internationally recognized standard for digital literacySlide7
What is IC3Relatively new, fast growing certification
Internet and Computing Core Certification
Standards recently revised to address Office 2007
Appropriate for your office & concepts courses
Middle School, High School, Career College, and
2-year schoolsSlide8
Why is it growing in acceptance?Regardless of the diverse “input,” at the end of the course all students are expected to pass over a “bar” labeled “What every college educated person should know about computers.”
IC
3
levels the
playing field!Slide9
Recognition andIndustry Support for IC3Slide10
What You Can ExpectFormat of exams remains the same.Passing of Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online are necessary to achieve IC
3 certification status.Mixing and matching of exams allowed.
Cut scores.
Tougher exams = lower cut scores (660 to 710)
50% linear and 50% performance-based questions.
Office 2007, Internet Explorer 7.0, and Windows Vista.
Up to date with current technologies like blogging, wikis, social networking, chat/messaging, etc.
Exams now delivered on LMS.Slide11
Computing FundamentalsComputer Hardware, Peripherals & Troubleshooting Computer Software
Using an Operating SystemThink “Computer Concepts”Slide12
Key ApplicationsCommon Program Functions Word Processing Functions
Spreadsheet Functions Communication & Presentation SoftwareThink “Office Applications”Slide13
Living OnlineCommunications Networks & the Internet Electronic Communications & Collaboration
Using the Internet & the World Wide Web The Impact of Computing & the Internet on Society, including social networking
Think “Internet Literacy”Slide14
Measuring Knowledge: Linear Test ItemsSlide15
Measuring Skills: Performance-Based Test ItemsSlide16
Benefits to students and test candidatesMost relevant computing and Internet skillsImproves proficiencyValidates Internet and computing skillsDistinguishes certificate holders from others
Demonstrates unique qualificationAccelerates current career pathSlide17
Benefits to institutions and instructorsIn-depth researchHighest standards and best practicesFeatures the latest testing technologySuccessful completion of NCLB requirementsRecognized global standard in digital literacy
Cost effective and time efficientA professional development toolSlide18
Computer Literacy SolutionsSlide19
Two IC3 certified productsTwo distinct approachesOnly publisher with multiple offerings!Some schools will purchase because of “literacy” approach, not because of IC3
certification
Practical Computer Literacy 2nd Edition:
Internet and Computing Core Certification
Computer Literacy Basics
3rd
Edition:
A Comprehensive Guide To IC3
Our IC
3
OfferingsSlide20
Test Prep SolutionsStudy Guide Companion to Practical Computer LiteracyHelps students prepare for the exam by familiarizing them with IC3
exam question topics and exam format Lists the IC3 objectives covered in the quiz, along with page references to where the objectives are covered in the Practical Computer Literacy 2nd edition bookSlide21
IC3 Resources
http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4211Slide22
Microsoft Office CertificationSlide23
Microsoft Office Specialist
MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) is now MOS once again!
Recognized globally as the premier credential to validate knowledge, skills and abilities relating to Microsoft Office
Promotes success in the classroom for students and instructors, and prepares students for an increasingly competitive workforce
Maximizes office productivity and efficiency for the organization, increases job satisfaction, and heightens career achievement among employees
Prepares and places job candidates, ensuring they possess the skills employers requireSlide24
Put Microsoft On Their RésumeWagesMOS/MCAS certified individuals are earning 10-15% more than non-certified individuals
PlacementCertified individuals are placed at a higher rate than the industry averageConversionCertified individuals are converting to full-time employment 50% more often than non-certified individuals
Robert Half International findingsSlide25
Adobe CS5 is Here!Slide26
Adobe Certified Associate For students seeking employment that requires the use of digital media, the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification program validates these skills.Employment using digital communications skills
is growing worldwide. Whether it’s a career in graphic design, Web marketing, video production, or more, becoming Adobe certified will help give students the inside track to work in these exciting new fields.Slide27
New Adobe CS5 SoftwareMany new features to enhance your digital and print projects with CS5 Design, Web, and Video Production suites.To review new features of CS5 login to:
http://tv.adobe.com/channel/whats-new-in-cs5/http://www.maclife.com/article/news/top_10_new_features_cs5CS5 site license solutions available for k-12 schools!
Contact your Cengage Learning representative for details. Slide28
Adobe Certified AssociateWeb Communications with Dreamweaver CS4Rich Communications with Flash CS4Visual Communications with Photoshop CS4
The certification launched in May 2009Slide29
CS4/CS5 Site LicensesAdobe CS4 Web StandardAdobe CS4 Web Premium Adobe CS4 Design Standard Adobe CS4 Design PremiumAdobe CS4 Production Premium
Adobe CS4 Master CollectionAdobe CS5 Web StandardAdobe CS5 Web Premium
Adobe CS5 Design Standard
Adobe CS5 Design Premium
Adobe CS5 Production Premium
Adobe CS5 Master CollectionSlide30
The Revealed series for Adobe CS5Slide31
Other CS5 Curriculum Solutions from Cengage LearningThe Design Exploration SeriesInDesignPhotoshopIllustrator
FlashShelly Cashman SeriesDreamweaverPhotoshop
Illustrated Series
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Photoshop
Flash
New Perspective Series
Dreamweaver
FlashSlide32
Become a Certiport CenterTest students on your campus
Comfortable environmentReduced exam cost to studentsDistinguishes your programs from the restNo cost to become a testing center
Pay only for exams administered
http://www.course.com/certiportcenter/Slide33
Partners in CertificationLong-time partners and authorized provider of exam vouchers (electronic and paper) and the new exam site-licensing for IC3
, MCAS/MOS, and ACA.Slide34
A+ CertificationSlide35
New CompTIA A+ Exams – went live September 2009New Cengage materials available now
2006 exams available until summer 2010Exams overlap for the academic year, so students on the 2006 track can complete their training and pass the exams.Both 2006 and 2009 texts available for Jan 2010 class starts.
The TimelineSlide36
2006 Exams: four A+ exams220-610 – Essentials220-602 – IT Technician220-603 – Remote Support Technician220-604 – Depot TechnicianAll candidates must pass:Essentials exam + one other exam to become A+ certified.
2006 A+ ExamsSlide37
NEW 2009 A+ ExamsA+ 220-701 - Essentials A+ 220-702 - Practical ApplicationReturn to the two-exam formatMust pass both exams to become A+ Certified3rd
and 4th exams from 2006 (603 & 604) eliminated due to low demandChanges from 2006 to 2009Slide38
A+ Textbooks from Jean AndrewsA+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Comprehensive, 7th Edition1435497783
A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition1435487389
A+ Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition
1435487370Slide39
A+ 2009 Total SolutionDigital Components:Instructor ResourcesCD and Online
Lab ManualOne for each textWeb-Based LabsOne for each text
dtiMetrics
(assessment)
One for each text
eBooks
CourseSmart and
ichapters
CL eBook – more robustK12 eBook !!
Print Components:PC Troubleshooting Pocket GuideFixing Windows Vista
Computer Technology Encyclopedia CompTIA A+ PC Repair FlashcardsCourseNotes
One for each examCompTIA A+ 2009 Q&A
Other Resources and Tools:22-Piece Toolset with ESD (safety) strapDigital MultimeterCable TesterCertification Nylon BagSlide40
PLTWDelmar, a part of
Cengage Learning, is proud to publish books to support the Project Lead the Way® (PLTW) curriculum. Partnering with PLTW, Delmar has developed a series of learning materials to help students build a solid foundation in technological literacy and build their interest in science, math, and engineering with hands-on learning. Delmar has also created materials to help instructors teach this exciting and rigorous curriculum!Slide41
ASE/NATEFNATEF (education guidelines) /ASE (professional certification) materials correspond to the requirements for NATEF Program Certification. They also help prepare students for each individual ASE professional certification that a student might pursue. Slide42
ASE/NATEFWhether you require ASE Test Preparation material in print or online, Delmar has the solution you need to prepare for the ASE Exams. We offer ASE study materials covering a wide variety of exams: A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, C1, T1-T8, E1-E3, H1-H8, B2-B6, M1-M3, S2, S4, and S5 as well as the Spanish A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, and B2-B6 exams.
http://www.trainingbay.cengage.com/ase_prep/index.aspx
NATEF Standard Job Sheets
Engine Repair
Automatic Transmission & Transaxles
Manual Transmissions
Suspension and Steering
Brakes
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Heating & Air Conditioning
Engine PerformanceSlide43
RCA Series
RCA/HBI – Based on national standards set by the residential construction industry, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the result of a partnership between Home Builders Institute and Delmar Cengage Learning.
The goal is a skilled, knowledgeable workforce able to meet the needs of the industry today and into the future.
http://cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4389Slide44
Certification is offered for:
Secondary Post-Secondary Industry
Certification testing is offered at three proficiency levels:
Entry
Semi-Skilled
Skilled
Cost of Online Testing:
$18.50- Secondary/ Post-secondary
$35.00- Industry
Cost for Paper/pencil testing:
$24.00- Secondary/ Post-Secondary
$39.00- Industry
Student CertificationSlide45
Carpentry Safety Measurement
Tools and Equipment Products and Materials Rough Carpentry and Framing Interior and Exterior Finishing
Sample Content Area
House Wiring
Electrical Safety
Tools and Equipment
Electrical Codes and Blueprints
Basic Concepts of Electricity
Electrical Service Entrances Electrical Rough-In Electrical Trim-Out
HVAC HVAC Theory
HVAC Safety and Tools HVAC Installation HVAC Electrical HVAC Air DistributionSlide46
A credentialed program must meet the
following six criteria:
Training
program purchases and teaches with RCA Series materials.
Training program utilizes NAHB's Residential Construction Skill
Standards
Instructors must be certified by HBI through The Ohio State University online professional development
program
Students complete the industry approved HBI online tests administered by NOCTI.
HBI receives and reviews one or more of the following for program validation: lesson plans, course description, syllabi, or other official type of course outline for non-HBI Job Corps programs, copies of TARs integrating NAHB Skills
StandardsHBI receives and approves the completed Application for Credentialing.
Program CredentialingSlide47
Benefits of Customized Professional Development :
Optional CEUs and/or college credit offered from The Ohio State University
Instructor Certification for the RCA Series
Training ranging from 1 ½ days to 2 ½ days to meet your needs and your schedule
Options available for small or large groups of instructors
Textbooks from the
Residential Construction Academy Series
can be included with training
Professional DevelopmentSlide48
Brand new!
Designed to meet the needs of any institution that requires training and development for its trades instructors.
Pick and choose what is necessary for the individual facility
Courses are taught at
your
facility by The Ohio State University Career and Technical Education faculty
Professional DevelopmentSlide49
HVAC-RMany certifications, but the most popular certifications are NATE, ICE, and HVAC Excellence. Whitman HVAC helps students prepare for success on these exams.Slide50
Electrical WiringThe NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) creates the NEC (National Electrical Code) which is revised every 3 years. Wiring, grounding, etc., must be to NEC specifications. Delmar has a number of titles that help students learn to understand the code and a number of wiring titles that help students learn how to wire to code specifications.
http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_catalog.aspx?cat1ID=ET&cat2ID=NECSlide51
CMA/RMA/CMASCMA – Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)RMA – Registered Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologists (AMT)CMAS
– Certified Medical Administrative Specialist – American Medical Technologists (AMT)http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4284Slide52
Succeeding in the WorkplaceWhat does it take?Slide53
What Industry Says…Technical skill ALONE does not make someone competitive in the job market
In fact, computer literacy skills are assumed!Today’s workers demonstrate GAPS in:
Communication skills
Team/interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Quantitative reasoning
Business process knowledge
Project managementSlide54
What Employers Say…Attributes Most Desirable in New Employees…
Ability to work productively on a diverse team
Oral & written communication skill
Ability to think critically and analytically
Resourcefulness in solving problems
Ability to locate, organize & evaluate information from multiple sources
Creativity & innovative spirit
Ability to understand and communicate quantitatively
Sense of integrity and ethics
Understanding of global cultures and valuesSlide55
Reproducible Binder…Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Problem
Solving and Decision
Making
Teamwork
Professionalism
Includes 30-pack student access codes (additional codes can be purchased, as needed)Slide56
What is the content of these products?Written CommunicationEmail and MemosSecrets of Clear WritingDeveloping Reports and Proposals
Writing For EmploymentWriting Professional LettersSlide57
What is the content of these products?Verbal CommunicationBasics of CommunicationWorking With CustomersDeveloping Professional Telephone Skills
Improving Informal CommunicationMaking Formal PresentationsSlide58
Problem Solving and Decision MakingIdentifying and Defining the ProblemSolving the ProblemThinking CriticallyGroup Decision Making and Problem SolvingDecision and Support Tools
What is the content of these products?Slide59
Team Work and Team BuildingWorking in Groups and TeamsTeam Roles and ProcessesTeam Building and DevelopmentBeing a Team LeaderHaving Successful Meetings
What is the content of these products?Slide60
ProfessionalismPresenting Yourself ProfessionallyDeveloping a Professional Work EthicDeveloping Your Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding Office Protocols and PoliticsPlanning and Managing Your Career
What is the content of these products?Slide61Slide62Slide63
LearningSlide64
Online companionSlide65Slide66
GamesSlide67Slide68
Be The CriticCorresponding to the end of unit exercises, “Be The Critic” requires a student to review a report, document, etc. and assess it’s strengths and weaknesses through objective-based questions.Slide69
Be the Critic
Be the Critic - GradedSlide70
Critical Thinking QuestionsPulled from the end of unit materials, Critical Thinking Questions contain 5 questions which students will answer an their instructor will grade using a grading rubric.Slide71
Critical Thinking – Instructor ViewSlide72
Putting Your Soft Skills to WorkThe goal of this activity is to have students upload a document (a resume for instance or in this case an email to a manager) for peer review and critique. Slide73
The student will read the assignment, build the document/assignment and upload it where it will be visible (on the right side of this image) for all students and instructors to critique via ratings and rubrics.
“Putting Your Soft Skills To Work” InterfaceSlide74
Soft Skills Survivor - Graded
A movie will play in the left panel, pausing at set points in a scenario. Students will be prompted with a question based on the presented scenario. If they get the question wrong, they are prompted to watch the video clip again and they cannot move onto the next video segment until the get the question correct. Slide75
ExamView - Test GeneratorSlide76
www.cengage.com/school/teamupSlide77
In Conclusion…Staying one step ahead of the students and keeping up to date with technology is a challenge!
Growing emphasis by employers for students to have “proof” of skills.Proficiency in IT skills is critical to success for students in both the academic and work environments.Slide78
For additional information, please contact me or your Cengage Learning Sales Representativetrish.bobst@cengage.comorcarmen.corey@cengage.com
Thank You!