Microsoft office specialist and microsoft technology associate certification: An integrated curriculum for technical skills validation
Keywords:
Student Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Technology Associate, Global Certification, Productivity Tools
Abstract
Aim: This paper aims to provide information on how well college students fared on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams. The MOS and MTA programs offer extensive resources to aid teachers in achieving world-class ICT integration in the classroom.
Methodology: Student exam takers’ Certiport results from De La Salle University-Dasmarinas in Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines, were analyzed using a quantitative-descriptive secondary data analysis.
Findings: There was a 34% success rate for those attempting certification, a 63% failure rate, and a 3% incomplete rate. The results of this test will attest to the student’s readiness for entry-level employment. Teachers and students alike can benefit from this certification program, which makes it simple to test their knowledge of productivity tools via the web.
Implications/Novelty: Taking into account the range of the fundamentals and precepts of MOS and MTA, the findings of this research are useful for educational institutions because they can be used as the basis for crafting a program or an improvement plan for the curriculum, facilities, or training geared towards these certifications schemes.
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Dyah, S., Apriliyadi, E. K., Saparita, R., and Abbas, A. 2017. “The Speed of Technology Diffusion and its Role in SMEsâA ̆ Z Growth.” ́ International Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 3(5): 204-214.
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Gabelhouse, G. 2002. “Certification, Salaries and the IT Market.” Certification Magazine 4(12): 26-34.
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Jimoyiannis, A., and Komis, V. 2007. “Examining TeachersâA ̆ Z Beliefs about ICT in Education: Implications of ́ a Teacher Preparation Programme.” Teacher Development 11(2):149-173
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McGill, T., and Dixon, M. 2005. “Information Technology Certification: A Student Perspective.” International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE) 1(1): 19-30.
Montante, R., and Khan, Z. 2001. “Specialized Certification Programs in Computer Science.” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin 33(1): 371-375.
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Rob, M. A. 2014. “IT Certification: Demand, Characteristics and Integration into Traditional University MIS Curriculum.” Communications of the IIMA 14(2): 21-44.
Robin, G. J. 2011. “Do Companies Look for Education, Certifications or Experience: A Quantitative Analysis.”Presented at 49th SIGMIS Annual Conference on Computer Personnel Research, Texas, USA.
Sang, S., Lee, J. D., and Lee, J. 2009. “E-Government Adoption in ASEAN: The Case of Cambodia.” Internet Research 19(5): 517-534.
Sireci, S. G., Fitzgerald, C., and Xing, D. 1998. “Adapting Credentialing Examinations for International Uses.”Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Somekh, B. 2008. “Factors Affecting TeachersâA ̆ Z Pedagogical Adoption of ICT.” pp 449-460, in ́ International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education, edited by J. Voogt, and G.
Knezek. Boston, MA: Springer Science+Business Media.
Tinio, V. L. 2003. ICT in Education. New York, NY: Stephen Browne United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 2011. “UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers.” Retrieved on July 1, 2017 (https://goo.gl/2KkyVp).
Vosniadou, S., and Kollias, V. 2001. “Information and Communication Technology and the Problem of Teacher Training: Myths, Dreams and the Harsh Reality.” Themes in Education 2(4): 341-365.
Wang, H. Y. 2015. “Needs Analysis of Sophomore-Year Students in a Technology University in Taiwan.”International Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 1(2): 101-107.
Watson, G., and Prestridge, M. S. 2001. “Changing Patterns of Preservice TeachersâA ̆Z ICT Competencies ́and what it Means for Preservice Teacher Education Programs.” Presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, Fremantle, Australia.
Zeng, F. 2004. “A New Approach to Integrate Computer Technology Certifications Into Computer Information System Programs.” Presented at Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT.
Zeng, F. F. 2005. “An Approach to Addressing the Needs for Microsoft Office Specialist Training in Technology Programs.” Presented at Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Washington, D.C.
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