Step 4 is all about MCT Authorization. An MCT must be authorized to teach a MODL course because it is such a different teaching paradigm. Authorization is a fairly simple process – check it out in the “MCT: Get Started” section of this website.
MODL MCT Authorization is a fairly simple process – just three steps:
- Step 1: Get Trained – MCTs must first view four (4) 1-hour recordings to learn about and experience the MODL instructional paradigm. Check them out in the “MCT: Get Started” section of this website. These recordings focus on the following topics: Distance Learning Overview, the MODL Course Experience, Fundamentals of Synchronous Facilitation, and Best Practices for Facilitating Distance Learning.
- Step 2: Get Ready – Once the MCT has completed step 1, he/she is ready to prepare for the 2-hour Teachback. First, he/she should view an actual MODL (G)ATHER recording from MODL 2273, Module 4-2. Then, download the following MCT Materials from the MCT Download Center: Instructor Slides, Instructor Notes, MODL Student Workbook (in .PDF form), and Virtual Server Images for Demos. The MCT Download Center is at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mct/default.mspx.
- Step 3: Get Authorized – finally in step 3, the MCT will record a 2-hour (G)ATHER session online and submit it to Microsoft Learning for evaluation. ITPro MCTs can teach MODL 2273BL and Developer MCTs have the option of using MODL 2785AL. Once the recording has been submitted, it will be scored and a confirmation eMail will be sent to MODL authorized MCTs from Microsoft. MODL teachback recordings can be scheduled online at http://mct.llift.com/. Check it out below.
Now what? Once your MCT has been authorized, he/she should practice managing the MODL interactions and using LiveMeeting. In fact, you can get a free trial of LiveMeeting at https://webapps.livemeeting.com/lmtrial/signup.aspx.
Fortunately, a large number of Independent MCTs have already been authorized to teach MODL courses. If you would prefer to use an already authorized MCT, find one using the MODL MCT finder at http://www.distancelearningtrainers.com (coming soon).
