Summer, 2012

1. Microsoft IT Academy Program Microsoft Learning Summer, 2012

2. What? Technology Education Solution Why? Bridging the Gap Who? Accredited academic institutions

3. The Microsoft IT Academy provides students with the future ready technology skills they need to be successful in college and a career. Skills that enable them to collaborate, communicate, and be critical thinkers, innovators, problem solvers and citizens of a global economy.

4. Certification All IT Academy Curriculum formats prepare for certification Training Lab Exam Exam MCSE Master Master ReCert Exam Exam MCSA Expert Expert Exam Exam Associate Specialist Information Worker Track IT Professional Track

5. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS 2012-2020 More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade. Jobs requiring IT skills (%) 2012 2020 US Bureau of Labor Statistics

6. IT SKILLS GAP YEAR 2020 There are several studies that suggest there will be a significant gapin the next 5 to 10 years between the demand for and supply of IT professionals with the right technical skills. Jobs requiring IT skills (millions) IDC Data

7. IT EMPLOYMENT 2016 SOFTWARE IT employment will rise by 5.8 million jobs in 4 years; and 51% of total IT employment will be software related; creating 75K new businesses1. All IT jobs Software related jobs 1 US Bureau of Labor Statistics

8. Certification = Employability for Students 79% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more efficient 1 50% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 2 89% of supervisors say that Microsoft Office certified employees are more proficient users of Microsoft Office programs 3 91% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1 81% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals perform better 1 “It’s truly a global marketplace, especially in the IT world. If you don’t have a certification that validates you have the needed skills, you’re at a significant disadvantage.” Bill Doherty, @ONE Project, College System of California Sources 1 MCP Program Satisfaction Study 2010 2 Intrepid Survey 3 Certiport Research,2009 8

9. Microsoft Wins on Employability Available jobs by technology Higher Office proficiency Ability to earn college credit (US) IT jobs will grow from 35.6 million jobs in 2009 to 41.4 million jobs by 2013 Helps differentiate Source: Indeed.com, July 2012

10. Impact Student Success

11. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

12. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

13. Microsoft Digital Literacy Welcome to the Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum. The courses help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and consider careers where you can put your skills to work. Standard Courses Learn about computer basics, the internet, productivity programs, security, privacy, and digital lifestyles. Basic Course Learn the value of computers in society and how to use a mouse and keyboard. Digital Literacy Certificate Test Pass this test to get a personalized certificate showing you have learned the basics of using computers! Advanced Courses Learn about creating an e-mail account and a great resume, searching the Web, and social networking. Quisque fringilla

14. CURRICULUM IN THE BOX The Microsoft E-Learning • 250 Course Collections • Learning Management System Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans Technologies Office 2010 | Windows7 E-reference Windows Server Exchange Server Academic Curriculum (MOAC) SQL Server | ASP.NET Visual Studio Professional Curriculum (MOC) Microsoft Dynamics

15. CURRICULUM IN THE BOX Ready-to-use, customizable lesson plans including links to relevant ITA E-Learning and free demos and videos Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans Technologies Office 2010 E-reference Microsoft SharePoint Windows Server Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Expression Web Professional Curriculum (MOC) Windows 7

16. CURRICULUM IN THE BOX E-reference provides digital access for educators to over 600 technology books, searchable by topic, technology, and subject Digital Literacy E-learning Lesson plans Technologies Office & Productivity | Database & Reporting E-reference Applications & OS • e-book format published on topics to teach in the classroom as well as leverage for professional development • Can be used as a standalone self-study course or as supplementary to classroom instruction Academic Curriculum (MOAC) Entertainment & Gaming Web Apps & Services Professional Curriculum (MOC) Home Network & Security

17. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

18. Lab Resources • Lab Licenses for IT Academy Members • Microsoft Office 2010 • DreamSpark • Top developer and designer software available at no charge for your school lab machines, so students can create next-gen apps, games and tools. • Available on students and teachers personal computers • Create for Xbox Live, Kinect, and more

19. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

20. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Teaching with Technology Curriculum is online learning that helps educators integrate ICT into their teaching and learning practice Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator Courses MOS Teacher Starter Kit Why Does the UNESCO ICT CFT Promote Technology Literacy? Selecting ICT Resources to Support Curriculum Outcomes How Technology and Pedagogy Mix Using Basic ICT Tools to Support Teaching and Learning Organize and Manage the Use of ICT in the Classroom Technology Literacy and Your Professional Development MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit

21. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit Technologies Office 2010 MCT Membership MTA Teacher Starter Kit Project Based Learning • Access to hours of professional development materials • Focus is on learning activities that lead to 21st century skills Office 365 OneNote Windows 7

22. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Teacher Starter Kit PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit MTA Teacher Starter Kit Technologies Microsoft Office MCT Membership • Teachers have a better understanding of the products and the certification process, because they are certified • 10 MOS exam vouchers provided annually for educator professional development. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access Outlook SharePoint

23. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Teacher Starter Kit Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit Technologies Windows Fundamentals MTA Teacher Starter Kit Software Development MCT Membership Database Administration Networking and Security Mobile, Gaming, and HTML 5 Application Dev • Exam Review Kits • 20 MTA exam vouchers for educator professional development

24. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) provides tools to help Microsoft IT Academy educators thrive as both technologists and educators Teaching with Technology Microsoft Innovative Educator MOS Teacher Starter Kit Access to MST Download Center MTA Teacher Starter Kit Trainer Preparation MCT Membership Microsoft E-Learning • One Microsoft Certified Trainer per school • 25% discount on additional MCT memberships MCT community MCT Certification Requirements

25. Microsoft IT Academy Benefits FOR EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Academic Pricing on MCP exam Vouchers Career development path for ongoing technology skills Career development path for ongoing technology skills Validate Knowledge Demonstrate Commitment Competitive Edge Validate Knowledge Member Web site MCT Membership Curriculum for all Curriculum for all Digital Literacy Curriculum Resources Certification Starter Kit Curriculum Resources Digital Literacy Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Beginner to advanced full spectrum curriculum Low cost academic pricing Low cost academic pricing Logos and Posters FAQ Training Lesson Plans Test Banks E-Learning Students Staff Staff Faculty E-Learning E-reference E-reference • Curriculum • Lab Resources • Professional Development • Certification • Resources and Partnership Curriculum Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Professional Development Certification Certification Resources and Partnership Partnership with Microsoft

26. MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY PROGRAM MARKETING BENEFITS INCLUDE: Resources | Partnership Member Site Locator Tool Welcome Kit Newsletter ‘Certificate of Completion’ certificates for students Marketing Collateral Customer Support Marketing Campaigns

27. Our vision of a successful deployment includes: Customized Plan and Timeline Training, Resources & Dedicated Support Monitoring Success Guiding, Supporting and Working Together Building Best Practices & New Models for Success

28. Best Practice: NORTH CAROLINA STATEWIDE ADOPTION Aug 2009-June 2010 (3 Districts Participating) Aug 2010-June 2011 (72 Districts Participating) Aug 2011-June 2012 (72 Districts Participating) Number of MOS certifications 8,794 43,630 21 Number of student certifications 16 8,065 42,563 Number of unique students certified 16 4,459 23,447 “In today’s economy, providing the Microsoft IT Academy to high school students just makes sense” June Atkinson North Carolina State Superintendent Number of teacher certificates 5 729 1,148 Number of unique teachers certified 3 304 507 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications through the Microsoft IT Academy across North Carolina’s public high schools

29. Thank you!