february, 2013 jocelyn paul deployment manager microsoft learning microsoft it academy program
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What is “MOAC”? MOAC is an acronym that stands for – Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum Published by Wiley for Microsoft MOAC provides everything academic instructors need to plan, prepare, and conduct hands-on classes with a goal of certification for studentsTRANSCRIPT
February, 2013
Jocelyn PaulDeployment ManagerMicrosoft Learning
Microsoft IT Academy Program
AgendaWhat is MOAC?
What resources are included?
MOAC Features
How to access & MOAC resources
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What is “MOAC”?
• MOAC is an acronym that stands for – Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum
• Published by Wiley for Microsoft • MOAC provides everything academic
instructors need to plan, prepare, and conduct hands-on classes with a goal of certification for students
What resources are included?• Instructor’s Guide• Digital Textbooks • Teacher PowerPoint presentations with lecture notes• Test Banks• Online Labs• MTA Classroom Setup Guide
-> still want to physical book? Order at deep discount from Wiley
MOS PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES Lesson Skill Matrix • At beginning of each lesson. Correlates each
software skill covered in the lesson to the specific MOS exam objective domain
Real-World Business CaseEach lesson features a real-world Business case scenario that places the software skills and knowledge to be acquired in a real-world setting.
Software Orientations
Provide an overview of the software features students will be working with in the lesson.
Step-by-Step Instructions
• Concise and frequent Step-by-Step instructions – teach students new features – provide hands-on practice
• Give detailed instructions to help students learn software skills.
• Show results and screen images to match what students should see on their computer screens.
Illustrations
• Provide visual feedback as students work through the exercises
• Reinforce key concepts• Provide visual clues about the steps• Allow students to check their progress
Button Images
When the text instructs a student to click a particular button, button images are shown in the margin or in the text.
Key Terms
• Important technical vocabulary is listed in the Key Terms section– When these terms are used later in the lesson,
they appear in bold italic type with yellow highlighter and are defined.
• The Glossary contains all of the key terms and their definitions.
Reader Aids
• Bottom Line: why this topic is relevant
• Take Note: provides students with helpful hints
• Another Way: shows alternate ways to accomplish tasks
• Troubleshooting: points out things to watch out for or avoid
Certification Ready
Found throughout the text to signal students where a specific certification objective is covered
Appendix: Matrix to Exam Objectives
HOW TO ACCESSMOAC
MOAC Student Files
Microsoftitacademy.com
My Academy tab
Expanded Curriculum section
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Student File Download
Microsoftitacademy.com
My Academy tab
Expanded Curriculum section
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5Scroll to “Step 2” and follow instructions to register, sign up and download
MOAC InstructorResources
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Once on Wiley.comClick on text link1
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Do NOT click registration link on upper right
During the registration process when asked to select a course,
all fields under “course information” and “book
currently used for course” are optional and can be left blank.
Teacher Files Download
Instructor PPT - Excel
RESOURCESDownloading and Using MOAC
New! MOAC Quick Start Guide
Available on the Moodle now!
MOAC – matrix for E-Learning courses and modules
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