October 2010 Cisco Networking Academy Professional Development

1. October 2010Cisco Networking Academy Professional Development Elaine Horn TRECA Cisco Networking Academy Director October 6, 2010

2. Housekeeping! • Where can you find this PowerPoint? • www.treca.org/cisco • Blogging is encouraged! • New page soon to be released!

3. lease make sure you are signed up for the Cisco Academy’s Academy Maintenance Program! It is valuable for obtaining the newest IOS needed to complete Cisco Networking Academy labs and it is FREE. Please see the attached FAQs and Powerpoints if you have questions. You will need a http://cisco.com <http://cisco.com/> login before you can complete the required application steps. This login is not necessarily your cisco netacad.net username and password. Create a new account if needed and follow the directions in the Powerpoint/FAQs to register for academy maintenance. This login can also be used to access Cisco Learning Network – http://learningnetwork.cisco.com <http://learningnetwork.cisco.com/> . INSTRUCTIONS! Test to see if you have already registered for academy maintenance! You will need to login with your cisco.com account (not necessarily the same as cisco.netacad.net) Please go to this link, http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp “Search for Image” for the following IOS - c1841-advipservicesk9-mz.124-23.bin. If you can download this file, you either have a current SmartNet agreement or you are signed up for Academy Maintenance. If you find out you are not registered, please see the following attachments: • OLD Business • Please make sure you are signed up for the Cisco Academy’s Academy Maintenance Program! • Needed for obtaining the newest IOS needed to complete Cisco Networking Academy labs and it is FREE. • You will need a http://cisco.com login before you can complete the required application steps. • This login is not necessarily your http://cisco netacad.net username and password. Create a new account if needed and use the HELP feature of the academy to find instructions. • This login can also be used to access Cisco Learning Network – http:// learningnetwork.cisco.com.

4. lease make sure you are signed up for the Cisco Academy’s Academy Maintenance Program! It is valuable for obtaining the newest IOS needed to complete Cisco Networking Academy labs and it is FREE. Please see the attached FAQs and Powerpoints if you have questions. You will need a http://cisco.com <http://cisco.com/> login before you can complete the required application steps. This login is not necessarily your cisco netacad.net username and password. Create a new account if needed and follow the directions in the Powerpoint/FAQs to register for academy maintenance. This login can also be used to access Cisco Learning Network – http://learningnetwork.cisco.com <http://learningnetwork.cisco.com/> . INSTRUCTIONS! Test to see if you have already registered for academy maintenance! You will need to login with your cisco.com account (not necessarily the same as cisco.netacad.net) Please go to this link, http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp “Search for Image” for the following IOS - c1841-advipservicesk9-mz.124-23.bin. If you can download this file, you either have a current SmartNet agreement or you are signed up for Academy Maintenance. If you find out you are not registered, please see the following attachments: • OLD Business • Test to see if you have already registered for academy maintenance! • You will need to login with your cisco.com account (not necessarily the same as cisco.netacad.net) • Please go to this link, http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp • “Search for Image” for the following IOS - c1841-advipservicesk9-mz.124-23.bin • If you can download this file, you either have a current SmartNet agreement or you are signed up for Academy Maintenance

5. AssistanceAvailable! Contact: elaine@treca.org (740) 389-4798 Ext. 254 Cell (740) 262-1495

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9. Marketing Contact: elaine@treca.org (740) 389-4798 Ext. 254 Cell (740) 262-1495

10. How do you get students hooked on Cisco? • You must market your academy inside the classroom • You must market your academy outside the classroom • Guidance staff and administrators must be supportive

11. So, what should we be doing in the classroom? • To build rigor you need to build Relationships! • Nobody can argue that Cisco programs (and other IT programs) aren’t rigorous. • If you want your students to buy into your program and the rigor you must first build a relationship with the students. • Bring in guest speakers from the field.

12. Building relationships • Examples • Student Hall of Fame • Some of my best teachers are coaches!

13. Building relationships • Examples • Pictures • Posters • In & out of the class • Display student’s work

14. Customizing your “crib” • Equipment • A better lab experience translates to better relationships with students (no, packet tracer doesn’t count!) • Each student has ownership in a computer and a rack of routers/switches • Posters/Models of important concepts – OSI Model, router configs, etc. • Allow students to use reference materials

15. Grading • Rather than focus grades on chapter tests emphasize the practical skills-based nature of the class • Students are allowed to retake tests. • Students spend almost an equivalent amount of time in lab as lecture • Skills exam is weighted the same as a semester final • Give bonus points for students who bring in “real life” articles about computer networking • Give bonus points for students who do reports on topics outside of the curriculum • Let them explore features in Packet Tracer and then apply them to real gear

16. Class Exposure • Get the students out of the classroom and talking to others • Students need to perform out of class jobs • Discussion Topic – What can we do together as a Cisco Networking Academy Community?

17. Be a Role Model • Take and pass your certification exams • Turn your classroom into a certification incubator – posters of concepts that will be seen daily

18. In my opinion… • If you really want to succeed in the 21st century you must be able to accept change and do things differently. • Build relationships with your students. • Sell and market your program. • Posters • Brochures • Teach in a style that motivates students and keeps students coming back for more. • Use Packet Tracer’s Simulation Feature • Use games and competitions • Make your course practical! • Use realistic case studies and samples

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22. InstructionalAssistanceAvailable! Contact: elaine@treca.org (740) 389-4798 Ext. 254 Cell (740) 262-1495

24. 2010 Academy Conference Wrap-up! All session presentations and materials are now available through December 2010. http://www.cisco.com/go/virtualacademyconference

27. Instructor Webinar Opportunities • Packet Tracer Skills Assessment – • This 1-hour session is open to any Academy instructor interested in learning more about the Cisco Packet Tracer Skills Assessments for CCNA courses. • SESSIONS ARE RECORDED! • Tuesday, Oct. 12th  -- 4:00 PM Eastern https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=207105729 • Wednesday, Oct. 13th  -- 5:00 PM Eastern https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=201608257

28. Recordings of Webinars • Session recordings will be posted here: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?p=401&t=m • Materials are available here: https://cisco.webex.com/meet/kalderso • (password NetAcad) • For assistance, contact Karen Alderson at kalderso@cisco.com.

29. Recordings of Webinars

30. CCENT https://cisco.webex.com/mw0306lb/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=cisco&service=6&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcisco.webex.com%2Fec0605lb%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26siteurl%3Dcisco%26cProgViewID%3D821

31. Please visit the • Cisco Passport 21 Course Catalog page! • Passport21 offerings supplement Networking Academy curricula to help students prepare for 21st century careers • Cisco Aspire is a game that challenges students to apply the business skills introduced in Passport21 case studies within simulated networking environments • Access to instructor orientation materials, participate in discussions with other instructors, and get community support

32. Using Case Studies

33. Cisco AspireSimulation-based Game for Experiential Learning • Multiple levels, multiple paths • Multiple contract choices • Simulated time and economy • Money management • Problem injector • Skills proficiency indicator • Networking simulation

34. Cisco AspireGame Pedagogy

35. Instructors Add Passport21 Materials • Located below the “View Official Course Materials” section on the Instructor Class Homepage • Both primary and secondary class instructors have access • Available in all courses, all language versions • “Find Out More” links to the Passport21 Course Catalog page

36. Providing Class Access • Check box for selected material(s) and save • Links to the selected resources will display on both Instructor and Student Class Home pages, ready for use • Un-check box for selected material(s) and save • Links to the de-selected resources will be removed from both Instructor and Student Class Home pages

37. Student Class Home Page CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP • Students only have access to Passport21 materials after the instructor has enabled the content • Students access Passport21 materials from their Student Class Home page Spanish

38. Student User Experience CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Spanish 2. Go to Student Class Home Page 3. Click on Passport21 materials 1. Study ITE or CCNA Curricula 4. Learn related business skills in case studies 5. Practice skills in Cisco Aspire game

39. IT Essentials Updates!

40. CompTIA A+ Exam • Certify before the end of December! • In January, certification will be renewable every 3 years. • Windows 7 has been picking up speed since its introduction in 2009. • The CompTIA A+ advisory committee recommends adding Windows 7 content to the existing CompTIA A+ exam objectives that relate to operating systems. • The new content will be added as a rolling change to existing exams, with changes taking effect beginning January 2011.

41. IT Essentials • Packet Tracer add-ons! • DHCP, FTP, DNS, Email, HTTP, Linksys Wireless Router • Servers & Clients

42. IT Essentials Packet Tracer Labs Download from Tools 8.4.2 – Cabling a Simple Network 8.9.2 – Adding Computers to an Existing Network 9.3.4 – Connecting Wireless PCs to a Linksys WRT 300N 15.5.1 – Install a Wireless NIC 15.5.3 – Test a Wireless Connection

43. Demo Using NetLab To Teach SDM

44. TRECA’s Netlab (http://netlab.treca.org) is Ready! • These pods support the CCNA, CCNA Security and parts of the CCNP curriculum. • Since Netlab has virtual XP PCs, it can be used in IT Essentials as well. • Instructor accounts available by request. • As an instructor, you will be able to create student accounts • Personalized training is available • Many of the labs in the different courses are already imported and pre-configured in NetLab • Tools such as Wireshark have been installed on the VMs • I can install any tool that can be legally downloaded. • Demonstration • SDM is a pain point in the Discovery Curriculum • Labs begin in Chapter 5 of Discovery 2 Pod 1 2 – 1841 Routers 1 – 2811 Router 3 – 2950 Switches 3 – Virtual PCs Pod 2 2 – 1841 Routers 1 – 2811 Router 1 – 3550 Switch 2 – 2950 Switches 2 – Virtual PCs Pod 3 consists of 4 – 1841 Routers Pod 4 consists of 4 – 1841 Routers

45. Packet Tracer 5.3 Update

46. What is Cisco Packet Tracer? • Offers a unique combination of: • Realistic simulation and visualization experiences, • Complex assessment and activity authoring capabilities, and • Opportunities for multiuser collaboration and competition

47. Packet Tracer Simulation-Based Learning • Supports • Lectures, • Group and individual labs, • Homework, • Exams, • Games, • Collaborations, and • Competitions

48. Where can I locate sample demo files? • PT 5.3 - File – Open Samples

49. Packet Tracer 5.3 Samples Folder Samples Folder Has Demos of New Features Taking a Look at New features (as time permits) DNS Email FTP Cable/DSL

50. Where can I locate help files? • PT5.3, Help, Tutorials