Toolwire: Deliver MODL: How MODL Works with MOC

MODL and MOC (Microsoft Official Curriculum) are brothers. Even though MOC is the older brother, MODL is showing some amazing signs of potential ... fresh new technology, innovative instructional design, and a spunky attitude.

As a CPLS, you have three choices for delivering Microsoft training:

MODL - Microsoft Official Distance Learning. MODL is a blended distance learning solution that combines facilitated virtual classroom sessions with self-paced Scenarios and E-Learning.

MOC - Microsoft Official Curriculum. MOC is traditional instructor-led classroom training.

MODL / MOC Hybrid - the best of both worlds. The MODL / MOC Hybrid solution combines the strengths of traditional instructor-led classroom training with the interactive flexibility of GEAR (Gather, Expand, Apply, and Review). This solution can be summed up as “MODL in the physical classroom”. In addition, this hybrid option allows you to connect remote students with a LIVE classroom via distance learning.

The table below highlights the strengths and weaknesses of these three Microsoft Official delivery solutions.

	MODL	MODL / MOC Hybrid	MOC
Instructional Design	Blended distance learning experience combining instructor-facilitated discussions and team activities; immersive, real-world based lab environment; and self-directed study, research, and assessment Blends the connection of the virtual classroom with the convenience of self-paced e-learning in an entertaining and effective live environment Is based on the GEAR model: Gather (G) Expand (E) Apply (A) Review (R) Use of portal to enhance community and connection to peers	Traditional instructor-facilitated classroom learning Reliance on the instructor as expert both in technical skills and classroom facilitation skills combined with instructor-facilitated discussions and team activities; immersive, real-world based lab environment; and self-directed study, research, and assessment Is based on the GEAR model: Gather (G) Expand (E) Apply (A) Review (R) Use of portal to enhance community and connection to peers	Traditional instructor-facilitated classroom learning Reliance on the instructor as expert both in technical skills and classroom facilitation skills
Delivery Mechanism	Distance learning Live virtual class On-demand virtual lab with scenario-based lab	Physical classroom Optional: connect remote virtual students to LIVE classroom via distance learning Face-to-face interaction On-demand virtual lab with scenario-based lab woven into the classroom delivery experience	Physical classroom Face-to-face interaction
Delivery Platform	Microsoft Live Meeting 2005 Embedding PowerPoint slide presentation in Live Meeting Class Web portal On-demand Scenarios delivered via Web Browser	Microsoft Live Meeting 2005 can connect simultaneous ILT events in same topic Embedding PowerPoint slide presentations in Live Meeting Class Web portal On-demand Scenarios delivered via Web Browser	Physical classroom Big-screen projection of PowerPoint slide presentation in front of the class. Hands-on labs delivered via equipment installed in the physical classroom.
Learning Cycle & Components	Overall MODL course experience is 40 hours, divided into 10 sessions spread over a flexible period of time (from 5-days to 5-weeks).	Overall MODL / MOC Hybrid course experience is 40 hours, divided into 10 sessions spread over a flexible period of time (from 5-days to 10-days). This solution can combine students from separate locations via ILT and DL modalities.	1-5 day classroom training with each training day containing 8-hours of actual training time.
Timing	5 days - 5 weeks (2 MODL modules = 1 MOC day) 2 learning cycles (sessions) per MOC day Each GEAR session/cycle is 4 hours long containing the following components: 2 hours live G session (live virtual class) 1 hour E content (self-directed learning) 1 hour A scenario-based virtual lab experience ~10-15 minutes R for self-assessment	5-10 days (2 MODL modules = 1 MOC day) 2 learning cycles (sessions) per MODL/MOC day Each MODL/MOC day is 8 hours long containing the following components: 4 hours live G session (live instructor led class) 2 hours E content (self-directed learning) 2 hours A scenario-based virtual lab experience ~20-30 minutes R for self-assessment	5 days 8 hours per course day
Modularity	Required	Required	Required
Course Materials	Student Kit: Student Activity Workbook – Brainstorming Polling Case Studies Annotation 90-Day Scenario Voucher 90-Day E-Learning Voucher Optional: MS Press Training Kit Student CD-ROM For the Instructor: Instructor Slides (download) Instructor Notes (download) Student Activity Workbook (download) Class Portal Setup Guide (download) Portal Content Setup Guide (download) Assessments (download)	Student Kit: Student Activity Workbook – Brainstorming Polling Case Studies Annotation 90-Day Scenario Voucher 90-Day E-Learning Voucher Optional: MS Press Training Kit Student CD-ROM For the Instructor: Instructor Slides (download) Instructor Notes (download) Student Activity Workbook (download) Class Portal Setup Guide (download) Portal Content Setup Guide (download) Assessments (download)	Student Kit: Student Guide – Front Matter Introduction Modules Appendices (optional) Student CD-ROM For the Instructor: Trainer version of the Student Guide – Modules Instructor Notes Classroom Setup Guide Trainer DVD Student CD Virtual Server/PC Setup Guide MCT Checklist Instructor slide decks Multimedia Hardware / Software Requirements Software Requirements

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