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Course Overview
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Course Description
If you're spending too much time drowning in emails from parents, students, and colleagues while juggling calendar conflicts and lost messages, you're not alone. Most education professionals never receive formal training on email and calendar management, leaving us to figure out systems on our own. This course reveals the powerful organizational and automation features hiding in plain sight within Outlook, whether you're using the desktop version, web app, or another variation available in your setting.
Through hands-on exploration and practical application, you'll discover how to create personalized workflows that actually fit your unique role in education. Learn to automatically sort different types of communications, integrate your calendar with task management, and set up systems that work across the various platforms your institution uses. By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge to design a digital workspace that reduces daily email stress and keeps you organized, no matter what version of Outlook you're working with.
Course Goals
- Design an email organization system that separates urgent communications from routine administrative messages
- Create integrated calendar and task management workflows that align with your specific educational role and responsibilities
Estimated Time: 4-6 Hours (Half Day)
This self-paced course typically requires 4-6 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary based on individual factors.
Access and Credentials
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Free for Members
This course is a TIE Member course. It is free for educators from TIE Member schools with a code. If you do not know your code, please use the link at the top of this page to reach out and request it.
Bulk Enrollment
Administrators, PLC leaders, and others can enroll their whole team; there's an option for bulk enrollment in the Catalog for registering multiple members. You first need to reserve and purchase multiple enrollments. After that, you can invite individuals to your purchased seats.
Team Discount
If registering 20 or more individuals for a team or district, reach out to BLicht@bhssc.org to arrange for special pricing before purchasing.
Credentials: 5 CECH
After completing this course, you can obtain 5 CECH (continuing education contact hours) for South Dakota. CECH/CEUs are free of charge and can be obtained instantly upon completing all requirements.