Video | Embracing Entry-Level Technology for College and Career-Minded Students
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is a tried-and-true career springboard, according to Zeshan Sattar. As Head of Curriculum Development for U.K.-based Agilisys Arch...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Time for a Test Fest!
Latest from IT AcademyWatch the March “Bing for Schools” Webinar—and Get Inspired!Did you miss our March webinar, “The Future of Asking and Answering Questions”? In this valuable discussion, Bing...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | April Webinar Preview and Certification Exam Updates
Latest from IT AcademyDon't miss this Thursday's ITA webinar: Making Learning Come Alive with Office 365 in the Classroom - Register today!With just two webinars remaining in the 2013-14 series, we've...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Model High School Nets 51 MOS Certificates
Latest from IT AcademyJump on the 2013-2014 Webinar Circuit! Attend Our May 8th "1:1 Learning" Season Finale!This year’s webinar season is winding to a close, Thursday, May 8th, with “1 to 1 Learning...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Register for the May Webinar Season Finale
Latest from Microsoft IT AcademyDon't miss the 2013-14 ITA Webinar Series Finale: “1 to 1 Learning and Microsoft IT Academy Program Road Ahead.”The last webinar of the season is Thursday, May 8th, with...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Microsoft Announces Investment in Presidential ConnectED...
Latest from IT AcademyLearn About Trends in 1:1 Learning in Next Week’s Webinar —Sign Up Today!The last webinar of this season’s popular series—“1-to-1 Learning and Microsoft IT Academy Program Road...
View ArticleEncourage Your Students to Join the Microsoft Certification Challenge
Whether you’re a Microsoft IT Academy or any other academic institution, you know that keeping your students on track to a successful career in technology requires clear goals, a plan, and the very...
View ArticleExplore 1-to-1 Learning During Our Final Webinar THIS THURSDAY—Sign Up Today!
How well do you understand 1:1 learning? Find out tomorrow during our final webinar for 2013-2014!This webinar season has been a whirlwind of tips and insights from seasoned technology educators and...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface BYOD Program Imparts "Persistent Change" at an ITA in...
By Keith Loeber, Director of Academic Content, Microsoft Corporation (originally published on the Microsoft in Education blog)If you haven't heard of it, BYOD (bring your own device), is the...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Announcing the New ITA Windows 8 App!
Latest from IT AcademyExplore Your IT Academy Benefits with Ease with the New Microsoft IT Academy App!We are thrilled to announce that the Microsoft IT Academy app for Windows 8.1 is available for...
View ArticleNew IT Academy Members-only Site: Coming Soon!
Because we want to help IT Academy members get the most out of their membership, we’ve been working diligently to redesign the ITA member site from the ground up.The new site is set to launch next...
View ArticleWashington Library ITA: Answering the Needs of Today’s Workforce
In November 2013, Washington State Library launched the nation’s second statewide IT Academy, in partnership with Microsoft.The newly minted IT Academy is now going full-throttle, providing Washington...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | U.S. National MOS Competitors Announced!
Latest from IT AcademyU.S. National MOS Competition Qualifiers Announced!Certiport has announced the qualifiers for the U.S. National Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Competition leading to the 2014...
View ArticleGet the Lowdown on 1:1 Learning: Watch the May Webinar
Our final webinar of 2013-2014 hit the mark in providing rich coverage of a topic that has come to the fore for so many educators. Watch it now to get tips on 1-to-1 learning and the practice of BYOD...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Congrats, Dallas County H.S. MOS Recipients!
Latest from IT AcademyAlabama Microsoft IT Academy Congratulates 30+ MOS-Certified StudentsMore than 30 students at Dallas County High School in Plantersville, AL, were recently honored as recipients...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | New Member Website and Student Successes
Latest from IT AcademyIt’s here! Check out the New IT Academy members-only site!We’re excited to announce the launch and redesign of our new IT Academy member site! Check it out.A year’s worth of...
View Article2013-2014 Webinar Round-Up: The Full Package
What a webinar year it’s been! After covering a full gambit of topics related to technology in education, and featuring a colorful cast of wise and helpful speakers, we’re excited to share the whole...
View ArticleITA Triumphs | IT Academies Launching Students toward Possibility, Far and Wide
We’re thrilled to introduce the first post in a recurring series by Anneleen Vaandrager, Senior Director of Worldwide Sales for Microsoft Learning Experiences. Based in The Netherlands, Anneleen...
View ArticleAdvanced Technology Training: Are Younger Students Up for the Challenge?
Educators face increasing pressure from parents, businesses, and governing agencies to instill in students the technology skills needed to navigate a volatile job market. As schools seek ways to boost...
View ArticleSix U.S. Students to Compete for Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion...
Certiport today announced the 2014 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Champions. The winners were named at the U.S. National Championship event in Atlanta, Georgia and will travel to...
View ArticleMicrosoft IT Academy Opens Doors in 150 Delhi Schools
Starting this week, more than 150 schools in Delhi, India are now Microsoft IT Academies, providing 21st century technology learning opportunities to more than 150,000 students and 7500 educators. The...
View ArticleMy MOS: 100 Stories of MOS Certifications
Everyone with a Microsoft Office Specialist certification has a story to share that can motivate, inspire, and encourage others to succeed. Certiport and Microsoft asked students to share their stories...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Student Technologists Gearing Up for World Championships!
Latest from IT AcademyMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship Next Week!Who will be the next MOS World champion? The question looms large for six U.S. students who won the 2014 MOS U.S....
View ArticleITA Triumphs | By the Numbers - A Year of Global Progress
This time of year is ideal for celebrating triumphs. With summer in full swing, here at IT Academy we’re counting programs around the world that are taking root or making exceptional progress. This...
View ArticleLive at the 2014 MOS World Championship!
This week I’m honored to be in Anaheim, California, at the Certiport MOS World Championship, now in its 13th year. As a representative of the Microsoft Learning Experiences team, I’m getting to meet...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Congrats, MOS and Imagine Cup Champs!
Latest from IT AcademyCongratulations, MOS World Championship and Imagine Cup Winners!Two huge student technology competitions have just concluded: The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World...
View ArticleITA Triumphs | Chasing Learning, Not Grades
ITA Triumphs is a regular column by Anneleen Vaandrager, Senior Director of Worldwide Sales for Microsoft Learning Experiences, spotlighting success stories from you—the educators, teachers, staff, and...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Register for the 2014-15 EduCast Webinar Series
Latest from IT AcademyMicrosoft EduCast Brings Educators Together in a Free Monthly Webinar Seriesfellow educators from around the world in this monthly webinar series that brings together academic...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Register for the September 16th EduCast
Latest from IT AcademyRegister today for the September 16th Microsoft EduCastThe Wonders of 1:1 Learning: How devices can empower and enhance student learning - September 16th, 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Pacific...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | October EduCast webinar, online proctored exams, and a...
Latest from IT AcademyIntroducing Online Proctored Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and MTA examsAs announced yesterday, select Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Technical...
View ArticleSpecial Student Offer: 15% Off MCP Exams
With just three months remaining in 2014, now’s the perfect time to encourage students to finish the year with a new Microsoft Certification. To help you encourage students to reach their goals, we’re...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Transform your classroom with tech, get hands on with...
Latest from IT AcademyRegister for the October EduCast WebinarTeach with Tech: How you can transform your classroom with technology | Tuesday, October 14 2014, 4-5pm PSTAfter a terrific series debut on...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | October EduCast preview, MTA Certification, and 10% off...
Latest from IT AcademyReminder! Register for the October EduCast WebinarTeach with Tech: How you can transform your classroom with technology | Tuesday, October 14 2014, 4-5pm PSTIf you haven't...
View ArticleThis Week at ITA | Tune in to October's EduCast live, plus new member benefits
Latest from IT AcademyDon't miss tomorrow's October EduCast WebinarTeach with Tech: How you can transform your classroom with technology | Tuesday, October 14 2014, 4-5pm PSTHear from educators who are...
View ArticleNew Technical Courses Live on ITA
We have added more than 20 new technical courses to the IT Academy curriculum, with more on the way! Five video-on-demand courses on IT Infrastructure topics--aligned to MCSA exams for Windows 8.1 and...
View ArticleSeptember EduCast Recap: 1-to-1 Learning from Concept to Classroom
How can educators set their students up for successful learning in and outside of the classroom? In the September EduCast, two leaders in the field of 1-to-1 learning shared their insights with the...
View ArticleNew Certification Roadmap Paves a Path for Students
Every journey benefits from guideposts to lead the way. To help your students navigate academic and career goals, print and display the new Microsoft IT Academy Certification Roadmap poster. It gives...
View ArticleSpecial Student Offers: Two Great Reasons to Get Certified in 2014
Educators, great news for your students. Now through December 31, 2014, your students can take advantage of special offers on certification exams. By achieving new skills and a certification by the end...
View Article21st Century Learning Programs Roll out Across Four U.S. States
In the past few weeks, students and citizens across four U.S. states--spanning the eastern seaboard to the far reaches of Alaska--have been provided access to IT training and productivity tools to help...
View ArticleRegister for the November EduCast Webinar
The next installment in the monthly EduCast webinar series is just around the corner. Register today to join Microsoft, educators and industry experts for an engaging discussion designed to help...
View ArticleDiscover What Can Happen in an Hour of Code, December 8-14
In a world powered by technological innovation, one would think that today’s student is inundated with curriculum that opens doors to computer science—one of the fastest-growing job sectors. The...
View ArticleITA Triumphs | Introducing Mr. Roosevelt Walker
ITA Triumphs is a regular column by Anneleen Vaandrager, Senior Director of Worldwide Sales for Microsoft Learning Experiences, spotlighting success stories from you—the educators, teachers, staff, and...
View ArticleMark your calendar for the 2015 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship!
It’s official: the 2015 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship will be held in Dallas, Texas on August 9-12, 2015! Join thousands of schools around the globe in the technology skills...
View ArticleLiving the Dream: A Library Success Story for Microsoft IT Academy in...
ITA Triumphs is a regular column by Anneleen Vaandrager, Senior Director of Worldwide Sales for Microsoft Learning Experiences, spotlighting success stories from you—the educators, teachers, staff, and...
View ArticleBringing Hour of Code to Your Classroom
As a child of the 80s, the computers I grew up with were designed as much for programmers as for users. Computer magazines typically included pages of printed code for applications that you could type...
View ArticleAn Hour of Code, A Lifetime of Learning
Next week, millions of students around the world will take a “behind-the-screens” peek at the programming languages that power the devices in their lives—from laptops and tablets to smartphones and...
View ArticleA Classroom Reviews Hour of Code with TouchDevelop
Millions of students will participate in Hour of Code the week of December 8, but we're already hearing from classrooms getting an early start. This week, 6th- and 9th-grade students at Kalama...
View Article“Coding in your MOS class?” Yes!
Last year Microsoft Learning Experience’s Academic Team visited Helen Andrews, Microsoft Office Specialist teacher, and her class at Bellevue High School in Washington State. On that day, we asked...
View ArticleA Classroom Reports in from Hour of Code
Welcome to Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code! This week millions of students around the world will learn the basics of computer science using fun, easy-to-follow programming tools, such...
View ArticleIT Academy Core Areas of Study: Guidance to the Right Certification Path for You
Back in October we shared a blog post about our updated certification paths. If you’re like me and have a keen attention to detail, you might have noticed a bit of restructuring of the poster. To help...
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