Course Overview

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Course Description

"ED 492/ED 592 - TIE Conference 24" is a dynamic 1-credit course offered by Dakota State University that provides educators the opportunity to enrich their teaching and learning practices through participation in the 2024 TIE Conference. Scheduled for Spring 2024, this hybrid course combines the immersive experience of attending South Dakota's premier education event with reflective online assignments via Canvas. Participants will explore over 100 breakout sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities, focusing on identifying and implementing key educational strategies into their own classrooms. Whether attending for one or both days, educators will develop actionable plans and engage in peer discussions to translate conference insights into real-world outcomes. This course promises a transformative professional development experience, fostering both personal growth and educational innovation.

Conference Attendance Required

To participate in this course, at least one day of conference attendance at the TIE Conference 2024 is required. More information on the conference can be found here: http://tieconference.net/. Please register for the conference before enrolling in this course.

Course Goals

1. Analyze and evaluate conference sessions to identify 3-5 key ideas or strategies that could be implemented to improve teaching practice and student learning outcomes.
2. Create a detailed implementation plan outlining the key ideas chosen, required resources, a timeline for rollout, and how effectiveness will be measured.
3. Reflect critically on the conference experience, key takeaways, and the potential impact on professional growth and student achievement.

Estimated Time: 14-16 Hours (Two Days)

This self-paced course typically requires 14-16 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary based on individual factors.

Access and Credentials

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Free With Conference Registration

This course is free with conference registration. This course is not able to be completed without conference attendance.

Credentials: 15 CECH or 1 Graduate Credit or 1 Undergraduate Credit

After completing this course, you can obtain 15 CECH, 1 graduate credit or 1 undergraduate credit. Credits typically cost an additional small charge to the university for both members and non-members. CECH/CEUs are free of charge and can be obtained instantly upon completing all requirements. More information can be found in the FAQ at the top of this page.

You can enroll in graduate credit or undergraduate credit through DSU. When available, the link to enroll in graduate credit or undergraduate credit will be placed on the course home page and on this listing here along with other DSU workshops: https://apply.dsu.edu/register/spring-workshops When you go to register, make sure to select the appropriate course. ED 492 is the undergraduate option. ED592 is the graduate option.