Educators attending the MOREnet Annual Conference can earn graduate credit through two institutions, the University of Central Missouri or Lindenwood University. This opportunity enables educators to engage in professional learning while earning academic credit, supporting their ongoing growth and advancement. Each program has specific requirements and steps, detailed below. Be sure to reach out to the correct contact if you have questions regarding enrollment.
University of Central Missouri
Course Information
- Course Number: INST 5000 – Special Projects: Technology Professional Development
- Credit: One graduate credit hour
- Institution: University of Central Missouri (UCM)
- Contact: Lauren Hays, Educational Technology Program Coordinator, lauhays@ucmo.edu
Requirements
- Attend the MOREnet Annual Conference.
- Submit a three to six page paper (word-processed, double-spaced, standard font) summarizing and reflecting on at least three sessions attended during the conference.
- For each session:
- Briefly describe the session.
- Reflect on the session’s purpose and focus.
- Describe how you can implement the concepts in your current role or setting.
- For each session:
- If you present a session, you may include a copy of your presentation as the summary for one session.
Submission Procedure
- Submit an application to the University of Central Missouri as a non-degree-seeking student and pay tuition for one credit hour. Visit UCM’s website for tuition information.
- Email your completed assignment to Lauren Hays, Educational Technology Program Coordinator, University of Central Missouri, at lauhays@ucmo.edu.
- Assignments must be submitted within two weeks of the conclusion of the MOREnet Annual Conference.
Lindenwood University
Course Information
- Course Number:
- EW 50993 MOREnet Annual Conference 2026 (1 Credit)
- EW 50994 MOREnet Annual Conference 2026 (2 Credits)
- Course Credit: Register in both courses to earn three graduate credits
Requirements
- Attend the MOREnet Annual Conference.
- Submit SMART Goals and reflections.
- Journal article review or PowerPoint presentation.
Submission Procedure
- Complete the Lindenwood workshop registration form by paying $80 per credit hour. Make sure to select the correct academic term, course title, district and organization.
- Register anytime in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 to earn credit. The deadline for assignments is in Spring 2027.
Visit the K-12 Professional Development and Continuing Education page for more information.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at k12pd@lindenwood.edu.
Azam Nathaniel, Program Manager, K-12 Professional and Continuing Education
(636) 949-4612 / anathaniel@lindenwood.edu
| Summary of Coursework Requirements | One credit EW 50993 | Two credits EW 50994 | Three credits EW 50 993 and EW 50994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conference attendance | Five hours | Seven hours | 10 hours |
| 2. SMART goals and active conference reflection | Three SMART goals and reflection | Five SMART goals and reflection | Seven SMART goals and reflection |
| 3. Journal article review or PowerPoint presentation | Journal article review, four to five pages | PowerPoint presentation with 20 – 25 slides | Complete both a journal article review and PowerPoint presentation |