technical update technical manager, us/canada mesa community college november 1, 2014 echo rantanen

Technical Update

Technical Manager, US/Canada

Mesa Community CollegeNovember 1, 2014

Echo Rantanen

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US/Canada Technical Field Engagement

Echo RantanenTechnical Manager US/[email protected]

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GFO Technical Field Engagement Team

Echo Rantanen

Ananth B Shankar

Rao

Eric Kwok

Serges Nanfack

Fomekong

Marc Khayat

Bogdan Doinea

Kevin Johnston

Jose Pablo Esquivel

Eugene Morozov

Karen Alderson


New Offerings


NetAcad Courses

CiscoDeveloped

Community Developed

PartnerDeveloped

• Certification aligned traditional instructor-led ICT courses, such as ITE, CCNA R&S, CCNA Security

• Non-certification aligned instructor-led courses, such as HIN

• Self-enroll courses that are self-paced, self-directed courses designed to compliment the instructor-led ICT courses offered in partnership with schools and organizations around the world

• Supplemental learning courses developed by NetAcad instructors partnering with Cisco

• Shared with the entire global NetAcad community to provide a way for instructors to expose students to some essential and emerging technology topics

• All instructors can open/teach classes using this supplemental content

• Relevant content developed by a third party that aligns with our desire to increase employability

• Expands learning opportunities for our students with additional technology and soft skills courses

• Enables faster time to market


Delivery Models

Instructor-Led Courses Self-Enroll Courses

Certification aligned and non-certification aligned Certification aligned and non-certification aligned

Instructors open courses and teach Any NetAcad user can self-enroll

Instructor pacing and facilitationSubject matter expert facilitation/moderation and research, but not pacing

Full range of assessments• Quizzes• Formative – chapter quizzes, interactive flash tasks,

simulations, Packet Tracer activities• Summative – chapter exams, final exams

• Quizzes• Formative assessments - chapter quizzes• Summative assessments are desirable, for any

technical-skill-related offering, as part of NetAcad’s activity-based model for human learning

Course labs, activities, Packet Tracer Practice activities with feedback

Typically 70 hours engagement 10-30 hours engagement

Instructor training required No Instructor training required


NetAcad Product Portfolio: Addressing the Skills Gap

ICT &

Netw

ork

ing

S

kills

Linux

Cloud Primer

Cou

rses

Care

er

Skills

Intro to IoEVoice Primer Collaboration Primer

CCNA Security

HINCCNA R&S

CCNP

IT Essentials

Cou

rses

Packet Tracer

Entrepreneurship

Cisco Aspire

Problem Solving & Teamwork

Entrepreneurial Skills

Get Connected*

Course Certification

ITE CompTIA A+

CCNA R&S (courses 1 & 2) Cisco CCENT

CCNA R&S (courses 1-4) Cisco CCNA R&S

CCNP Cisco CCNP

CCNA Security Cisco CCNA Security

Linux EssentialsLinux Essentials Certificate of Achievement

Community DevelopedCisco Developed Partner Developed

Intro to Cybersecurit

y

* PlannedCurrent as of June 2014

Learn

ing

Tools

Second IoE Course*

Foundational

Healthcare Networks

SecurityRouting & Switching

OS & IT BasicsUnified Comms

Collaboration CloudInternet of Everything

General Essential Emerging

Smart Grid Pilot*


Introduction to the Internet of Everything (IoE) Course Overview

AVAILABILITY• Languages: English• Self-enroll course & Instructor-led course

TARGET AUDIENCE• Self-directed learners who want to understand what IoE means for them• Self-directed learners who want to leverage their technical knowledge

into IOE-related functions in the workplace

DESCRIPTION• Introduces the concepts and challenges of the transformational IoE

economy• Broad focus, not aligned to an industry vertical or certification

FEATURES• Five modules of interactive instructional content featuring IoE experts• Activities, videos, and simulation experiences • Assessments include a pre-test, module quizzes, and final exam• Class duration: 6 weeks• Estimated time to complete: 15-20 hours• No prerequisites

Cisco Developed


The Internet of Everything:Networked Connections of People, Process, Data, Things

Delivering the right information to the right person (or machine) at the right time

ProcessConnecting people

in more relevant, valuable ways

People

Turning data into more useful

information for decision making

DataPhysical devices and objects connected to the Internet and each other for intelligent decision making

Things


Introduction to the IoE Course Outline

Module Objectives

1 What Is the IoE?

• Describe the Internet and its evolution to the Internet of Everything

• Explain the four pillars of IoE and how its innovations can transform businesses

2 Pillars of the IoE

• Explain the interconnection of people, process, data, and things that forms the Internet of Everything

3 Connecting the Unconnected

• Explain how things that are non-IP-enabled and IP-enabled devices can be connected to a network to communicate in the Internet of Things

• Explain programming and show a simulated version of the Cisco Coffee JavaScript application

4 Transitioning to the IoE

• Explain the steps to evaluate and implement an IoE solution

• Explain security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoE solutions

5 Bringing It All Together

• Describe the M2M, M2P and P2P interactions and review an example of an IoE solution at a modeled winery

• Explain the concept of prototyping and how this is critical in the nascent IoE market


Introduction to the IoE CourseFacilitation Model

Self-Enroll Classes

Instructor-led Classes

Class Instructors Cisco SME NetAcad instructors

Class Duration (estimated time to complete: 15-20 hours) 6 weeks Up to the instructors

Optimal class size (# of students) 2K - 5K Typically under 50

Add your own instructional materials (recordings, pencasts, etc.) or leverage NetAcad library of instructional materials

Yes Up to the instructors

Monitoring and moderating class discussion forum (asynchronously)

Yes Up to the instructors

Synchronous office hours No Up to the instructors

Synchronous collaborations sessions No Up to the instructors


Explore the Course Navigation


NDG Linux Essentials

AVAILABILITY• Languages: English• Instructor-led course

TARGET AUDIENCE• Targeted to entry-level Linux professionals• No previous knowledge required

DESCRIPTION• Curriculum developed by Network Development Group (NDG) • 16 content modules• Aligns with Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials

Certificate of Achievement

FEATURES• Include practice lab activities and assessments to test

understanding

Partner Developed

Linux/UNIX

DNS

MySQL, Postgres

Apache, NGINX

PHP, Perl, Ruby,

Python

CMS,Drupal,

WordPress

Browser


Linux Essentials CourseOverview

Linux terminal for hands-on testingNew interfaceChapter quizzes, labs, & final exams

Course on NetSpace


NDG Linux Essentials Webinar

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/us-can/Linux-webinar.html


Entrepreneurship

AVAILABILITY• Languages: English, Arabic, and Spanish• Self-enroll and instructor-led courses

TARGET AUDIENCE• For students who want an introduction to an entrepreneurial

mindset and business skills

DESCRIPTION• Helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset • Teaches skills such as business planning, negotiation, financial

literacy, and problem solving• Content organized into 7 modules that include practice

activities and quizzes to test understanding

FEATURES• Estimated time to complete: 10-15 hours

Cisco Developed


Introduction to Cybersecurity

AVAILABILITY• Languages: English• Self-enroll course

TARGET AUDIENCE• Introductory course for students interested in and

introduction to cybersecurity and learning about the trends of cybersecurity in the market today

• No previous knowledge required

DESCRIPTION• Introduces the importance of cybersecurity and current trends

in industry• Content organized in 8 modules that include presentations

and panel discussions with industry experts

FEATURES• Activities, videos and additional resources for students to

explore• Assessments include a pre-test, 8 quizzes, 1 final exam• Estimated time to complete: 20 hours

Cisco Developed


Get Connected

AVAILABILITY• Languages: Brazilian Portuguese• Self-enroll and instructor-led courses

TARGET AUDIENCE• Introductory course for students interested in learning the

basics of IT• No previous knowledge required

DESCRIPTION• Introductory/Pre-ITE course• Five modules that include illustrations and narrations guiding

students through each topic

FEATURES• Activities and videos for students to explore• Assessments include quizzes, 1 final exam• Estimated time to complete: 30 hours

Cisco Developed


Voice Primer


TARGET AUDIENCE• Supplemental content instructors can add to networking

courses• Recommended knowledge: CCENT-level skills

DESCRIPTION• Understand common voice terminology and concepts• Understand the key advantages of a voice over IP (VoIP)

system over a traditional PBX

FEATURES• Use Packet Tracer to configure Cisco Unified Communications

Manager Express (CUCME) in a basic two site topology• Two modules that include instructional slides and labs• Estimated time to complete: 8 hours

Community Developed


Cloud Primer


TARGET AUDIENCE• Supplemental content instructors can add to networking

courses• Recommended knowledge: CCENT-level skills

DESCRIPTION• Introduces cloud computing with references to the underlying

technologies in consolidation, virtualization and automation• Understand the benefits and importance of different cloud

computing technologies

FEATURES• Four modules that include videos, case studies, references and

instructional slides• Estimated time to complete: 40 hours

Community Developed


Collaboration Primer


TARGET AUDIENCE• Instructors who want to supplement their networking courses

with collaboration technology

DESCRIPTION• Telephony concepts and collaboration technologies at a

fundamental level• Implement Voice over IP technologies on routers and CUCM

server• Introduce Mobile Applications and Tele-Presence

FEATURES• Include multimedia, labs and formative assessments• Estimated time to complete: 15-20 hours• Recommended knowledge: CCENT-level skills

Community Developed


How to EnrollCisco Developed Community Developed Partner Developed

• Select Offerings > Self-Enroll Courses to learn more

• Click Enroll link to enroll in a course

• Select Offerings > Community Developed Courses to learn more

• Contact your instructor to enroll

• Information available soon


Course Updates


End of Life – Discovery, Exploration and Transitional Courses

http://www.imakenews.com/cisco_netacademy/e_article003054106.cfm?x=bnP8PKF,bqF3hdgM


CCNA Security 1.2 Course Overview

AVAILABILITY• Language: English• Available July 2014

TARGET AUDIENCE• College and university-level students seeking career-oriented, entry-

level security specialist skills• IT professionals wishing to broaden or add specialized skills to their

technology expertise• Current Cisco CCENT or CCNA Certification holders who wish to build on

their CCNA knowledge base

DESCRIPTION• Understand core security concepts and how to develop and implement

security policies to mitigate risks• Prepare for the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam

FEATURES• Ten modules of interactive instructional content• Activities, including Packet Tracer activities• Assessments include a pre-test, module quizzes, practice exams and

final exam• Estimated time to complete: 70 hours / full semester course• Certificate of Completion and John Chambers Letter• Prerequisites : CCENT-level networking knowledge and skills


New Features in Version 1.2• New user interface with requested features

Index, Search, and Bookmarks

• More practice assessments added:

Pre-test, quizzes, practice final, and practice certification exam

• New CCNA R&S topics added to align with certification changes:

Spanning Tree and OSPF

New information added to Chapters 2 and 6

Labs modified for chapters 4 and 8

• Aligns to latest version of Packet Tracer, PT 6.1


http://www.imakenews.com/cisco_netacademy/index000706408.cfm?x=bnFb6fp,bwyLqW16


CCNP R&S

• CCNP R&S Certifications Changes• Old CCNP Cert Exam EOL Date: January 29, 2015

• No extension of EOL date for NetAcad due to ANSI/ISO-compliance

• CCNP Courses Revision• Targeted availability: before January 29th, 2015

• Ciscopress.com textbooks (Foundation Learning Guides)

• CCNP R&S labs and assessments

• No hardware changes


Cisco Packet Tracer 6.1.1 & Mobile


Enhancements to 6.1.1 when compared to 6.0.1*• Added ASA 5505 device

• Enhanced IPv6 support including EIGRP and OSPF enhancements

• Added DHCP for IPv6

• Added NetFlow

• IPv4 and IPV6 EIGRP Authentication

• Site-to-site VPNs and IPSec Tunnels

• QoS for IOS15

• AAA Commands

• Bug Fixes

*This list highlights some of changes but is by no means a complete list of changes

Release Date: July 2014


Sample Files• File Open Samples 6.1


Where to Find PT 6.1.1• NetSpace Offerings All Offerings scroll down to Packet Tracer Select

Version

• Student version – does not include Activity Wizard


Packet Tracer 6.1 Upgrade and CCNA R&S 5.02• CCNA R&S 5.02 - all language versions of all CCNA R&S

courses now require Packet Tracer 6.1.1 (July 28, 2014 announcement)

• The CCNA R&S 5.02 release has been automatically applied to all open courses in the Cisco NetSpace learning environment and is the only version of the courses now available.

http://www.imakenews.com/cisco_netacademy/index000705660.cfm?x=bnDH4nN,bqF3hdgM


Announcement Thursday, Sept 25, 2014


PT Mobile (Android)

UNSUPPORTED FUNCTIONALITIES (in Beta Version)• Activity Wizard and Multi-user• Apple iOS and Windows 8

AVAILABILITY• Beta Release (Minimum Viable Product) – July 2014• Continue to enhance and release version 2 in December 2014

DESCRIPTION• Packet Tracer app running on Android mobile platform

FEATURES• Same functionalities of Packet Tracer Windows• Leverage capability and usability of the mobile platforms to enhance

Packet Tracer• Build .pkt configuration from scratch• Support PT activities and labs for the entire CCNA R&S curriculum


Resources


Upcoming IPD - Teaching CCNA R&S • Wednesday, December 3rd and December 10th

• Jeff Mason and Rod Thompson, Newport High School, Bellevue, WA

• Resources• Completed Calendar 150 days

• Labs picked at modified them

• PowerPoints - Examples

• Practical Finals


NetAcad Advantage

www.netacadadvantage.com


http://www.imakenews.com/ciscona-usenglish/index000713755.cfm?x=bnMGmmh,bqF3hdgM


USA/Canada Instructor Facebook Group• https://www.facebook.com/groups/netacad.us.canada/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/netacad.us.canada/


US/C Instructor Forum Course• https://1040239.netacad.com/enroll/K8B3M4

https://1040239.netacad.com/enroll/K8B3M4


Global Instructor Resources (GIR)• https://

www.netacad.com/group/communities/global-instructor-resources

https://www.netacad.com/group/communities/global-instructor-resources

https://www.netacad.com/group/communities/global-instructor-resources


NetSpace FAQs• NetSpace >> Program >> NetSpace FAQs and Tutorials >> NetSpace FAQs >>

English


Preview Courses for Instructors• NetSpace >> Offerings >> Select Curriculum you want to preview >> Look

for a link called 'Networking Academy Course Previews for Instructors' to enroll in the Preview Course. Here is the direct link to enroll https://1040239.netacad.com/enroll/YW8P9K.

https://1040239.netacad.com/enroll/YW8P9K


Activity Maps• Outline the course content for CCNA R&S

• Detail all labs and activities, including Hands-on Labs, Packet Tracer Activities, Interactive Media Activities, and Syntax Checker Activities.

• Show instructors how each chapter's labs and activities integrate into the course content.

• Assist instructors in planning how students can complete those activities within the time constraints of their course offering.

• NetSpace Offerings CCNA CCNA Routing and Switching Access Resources

• https://www.netacad.com/group/offerings/ccna-rs

https://www.netacad.com/group/offerings/ccna-rs


Activity Map Example


Instructor Planning Guides• NetSpace Offerings CCNA CCNA Routing and Switching Access

Resources




Instructor Planning Guides


New Content Mapping


Errata Sheets• List of known errors in the curriculum

• NetSpace Help Curriculum Assessment Errata

• Looking at moving them under Resources


Release Notes• Detailed information about the release, including course content, known

issues, and support information

• NetSpace Offerings CCNA CCNA Routing and Switching Access Resources





Release Notes


Share Ideas• Bottom on the right of the NetSpace window

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