MNU has partnered with Digital Promise to provide you with graduate-level continuing education credit for select micro-credentials.
Through an agreement with Microsoft, MNU is offering courses designed to provide professional development and continuing education opportunities to our teaching community. The assorted content offers a Microsoft multimedia experience for the beginner to the advanced learner by adopting new methods to bring innovation, creativity, and connectivity back to the classroom and school. Most of all, the courses are offered online and self-paced so that you may complete them when it fits into your schedule. Once you have completed the course, there are additional continuing education opportunities available through action research in four additional impact areas.
All courses are online, with open enrollment, and are self-paced. Courses need to be completed within 16 weeks of enrollment. You will complete the STAR assignment, part one, to receive credit and some courses require a digital project. Once registered, you will receive a new course information email within 3-5 business days with detailed instructions.
Digitizing the Classroom & Student Voice, EDCI 6509
Educators will discover ways to encourage students to engage in the content and find an agency with the tools provided.
21st Century Learning Design, EDCI 6514
Explore what learning looks like in the 21st century and how innovative teaching practices can support student learning to develop these skills.
Introducing STEM in the Digital Classroom, EDCI 6515
Designed for the educator who has little or no experience using technology in the classroom to support STEM learning objectives. It provides the basic knowledge needed to start incorporating computational thinking, basic computer science, some physical computing, and more into his or her classroom.
Fostering an Impactful Student Relationship in an Online, Hybrid, or In-Person Classroom, EDCI 6517
Learn the fundamentals of technology to support social & emotional learning in the classroom and foster relationships to build a strong community.
Keeping Students Engaged in the Technological Classroom, EDCI 6519
Provides educators with clear and practical ways to develop 21st century skills using digital technologies to help transform how they design enriching learning activities for their engaged students.
Learning new ways to Present, Teach, & Collaborate with your School’s Administrators & Teachers, EDCI 6520
Education leaders will discover ways to use tools to organize and communicate efficiently and then build successful organizational frameworks to lead their systems.
Integrating Real-world Connections with STEM, Coding, and Esports in the Classroom, EDCI 8481
Explore innovative strategies for integrating real-world connections into STEM, coding, and esports activities within the classroom. Learn how to engage students through hands-on experiences, foster critical thinking, and leverage technology for impactful learning outcomes.
Leveraging Computer Science Tools in an Educational Context, EDCI 8482
Discover the power of cutting-edge computer science tools in an educational context. This course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate Microsoft technologies seamlessly into classroom activities, enhancing student learning and engagement in the field of computer science.
Harnessing the Power of Learning Accelerators to Unleash your Students’ Full Learning Potential, EDCI 8483
Unlock the full learning potential of your students with Learning Accelerators. This course empowers educators to harness innovative teaching strategies and tools that accelerate learning outcomes, foster creativity, and promote personalized education experiences tailored to each student’s needs.
Enhancing Leadership and Fostering Collaboration in Education, EDCI 8484
Enhance your leadership skills and foster collaboration in education with this dynamic course. Explore effective strategies for leading teams, promoting collaboration among staff, administrators, and stakeholders, and creating a positive learning environment that supports student success.
Leveraging Teams for Enhanced Classroom Experiences and Seamless Collaboration with Staff, Administrators, and Parents, EDCI 8485
Leverage the power of Teams to revolutionize classroom experiences and foster seamless collaboration with staff, administrators, and parents. Discover innovative methods for organizing resources, facilitating communication, and enhancing student engagement through technology-driven strategies.
Crafting A Modern and Adaptive Learning Environment, EDCI 6510
Educators will learn how to utilize Microsoft Teams to create a dynamic learning environment for their students and discover how hybrid learning can be implemented at a variety of age levels.
Providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – What do you need to know? EDCI 6518
Learn how to identify how our surroundings, both chosen and perceived, have a significant impact on how we navigate through the world and how we interact with one another.
Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Settings, EDCI 8480
Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational settings. Learn how to implement AI technologies to enhance teaching methodologies, personalize learning experiences, and optimize administrative tasks. Gain insights into the latest AI tools and strategies tailored for educational environments, preparing you to lead innovation in the digital age of education.
Teaching and Learning with Office 365 and Windows, EDCI 6511
Learn Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Forms, and more to build a collaborative classroom that empowers learners that will equip your students for success today and tomorrow.
Offering an Inclusive Classroom for the Empowered Student, EDCI 6513
Learn about how to create a personalized and engaging learning experience for all of your students through Microsoft technology and resources.
Leveling up with STEM using Minecraft & LEGO® MINDSTORMS®, EDCI 6516
Designed to provide the educator with an advanced set of skills and knowledge for how to use technology in the classroom to support STEM learning objectives.
You will submit a reflection paper for each class. Unless otherwise stated by the session’s facilitator, a template in Microsoft Word is used to walk the student through the reflection process.
Current Homework Templates
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MNU is required to function within the normal range of practices in higher education. Post-dating university credit is not one of those practices. In order to maintain academic integrity and ensure the quality of your experiences with MNU and its continuing education partners, it is necessary that we establish and uphold policies published. Thank you for your support. Please contact the continuing education office with questions/concerns.
Current Homework Templates
When you are ready to submit a reflection paper, you will send that document as an attachment to med@mnu.edu. When MNU receives this paper, you will receive an automated message indicating it was received. Please be sure MNU messages aren’t going to your SPAM folder or that MNU is not blocked by your email provider. Issues related to homework submission should be sent to the Continuing Education Office at med@mnu.edu.
Current Homework Templates
Grading Timeline
After homework has been submitted to med@mnu.edu, MNU then has two weeks to grade the assignment and post the grade to the student account. During the summer months (May-September), due to high volume, MNU may take up to four weeks to grade and post the grade to the student account.
Checking Grades
You may view your grades by visiting the student gateway. Enter the credentials you created, then click on the “results” tab to view your grades. The title of your course is a drop-down menu; therefore, if you took more than one class, select your course and your results will appear.
MNU and our partners will issue a letter grade (A, B, or C).
MNU will only issue an “F” grade for the following situations:
Continuing education grades do appear on MNU official transcripts as grad-level courses and will be included in the overall GPA calculation.
Ordering Your Transcript:
Official transcripts must be requested through the online request page found at: https://www.mnu.edu/registrar-office-and-transcripts/
If you have outstanding course grades that you need to show on your transcript select, After Grades Are Posted, in the order request form to ensure your transcript will be held until all course grades are posted.
This depends on the organization with whom you’ve contracted for the workshop, class, training, etc. Contact the organization to determine costs.
Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover debit and credit cards are accepted for payment when you register.
Payment is given upon registration through a secure online provider called TouchNet. Once payment is submitted, a receipt is sent via email from TouchNet through contedaccts@mnu.edu. Issues related to payment should be sent to med@mnu.edu.
If you have logged into the MNU portal and see a “cashier hold” when trying to access your grades or account information, this means your payment hasn’t been posted to your student account. You may access your student account and make your payment.
Transfers
You may transfer registration from one course to another, if you have not started the course, the new course is with the same continuing education partner, and you have received the instructors’ approval.
Transfers must be from one course to another provided by the same partner.
Transfer requests must be submitted by email to med@mnu.edu.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals with a refund are allowed if you have not started the course or submitted an assignment, and only within seven (7) days from the registration date. If it is a partner course (e.g. Cool Teachers Online, Courses with Russ, Southwest Plains Service Center), the student must receive their approval first.
Withdrawals without a refund are allowed at any time. Please know a “W” will appear on your official MNU transcript.
All withdrawals must be requested by email to med@mnu.edu. The email must include your name, title of the course, course number, and reason for requesting a withdrawal, and evidence of approval by the Continuing Education partner.
No refunds are allowed past the seven (7) days after registration or if you have started the course; however, you may still withdraw from the course.
There is a $15.00 processing administrative fee for all refunds if approved. The amount will be deducted from the amount originally paid. Once MNU processes the refund, it may take up to ten (10) business days to credit your account.
A 100% refund will be granted for every paid registration when a course, conference, or workshop is canceled and an alternative option is not provided.
MNU may withdraw students from a course without a refund for the following situations:
Timeline of the withdraw will depend on the course structure and requirements requested by the partner. After six months if you have not started or completed requirements, you will be withdrawn from the course, unless otherwise stated.
***Due to extenuating circumstances, extensions may be granted by submitting a request to med@mnu.edu.
Any continuing education student with an unresolved fee balance will not be able to enroll in additional continuing education courses until the outstanding balance has been resolved. Please contact MNU Continuing Education if you have an unresolved balance by emailing med@mnu.edu. You will receive, via email, instructions regarding paying an outstanding balance.
1098-T’s are available by January 31 of each calendar year. Our Cashier’s Office has detailed information about accessing your 1098T Student Tax Form. Please email med@mnu.edu to receive your username and password which is different from your Student Gateway account.
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