(MCE)- Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193):

The Microsoft Certified Educator Program is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Educators holding a Microsoft Certified Educator certification can prove they have the skills needed to provide rich, customized learning experiences for their students that incorporate critical 21st-century skills using Microsoft tools.

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program provides robust tools that help educators drive best-in-class integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into classroom instruction. Mapped to the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework and 21st Century Skills for Educators, MCE program resources include practice tests and the Technology Literacy for Educators (62-193) certification.

Benefits for Educators

• Ensures faculty/ staff have a basic understanding of Microsoft Education tools.
• Ensures faculty/staff can demonstrate how to successfully incorporate 21st century into lessons.
• Ensures faculty/staff know which Microsoft Education tools can support which specific 21st century skills.
• Provides access to free effective professional development.
• Provides reliable validation of ICT investments.

Exam Objectives

The MCE certification exam is a 60 minute exam with 40 selected response questions covering the following objectives:

• Facilitate Student Collaboration
• Facilitate Skilled Communication
• Facilitate Knowledge Construction
• Facilitate Self-Regulation
• Facilitate Real-World Problem Solving and Innovation
• Facilitate Student use of Information and Communication Tools (ICT)
• Use ICT to be an Effective Educator