What actually helps students learn—and what gets in the way? Hear it directly from students during a panel at the NED Teaching and Learning Conference this September.
Attend the Student Panel on Universal Access (September 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT, in person and live online), moderated by Michaela Brown, Student Success Specialist (Century College).
In this facilitated Q&A, students will share honest perspectives on:
- What faculty should do more of—and less of
- What “universal access to learning” looks like in practice
- What makes online courses engaging and meaningful
- Which tools and technologies support (or hinder) their learning
- One change they hope faculty will make by next semester
This session offers practical, student-informed insights you can apply right away to design more inclusive, engaging learning experiences.
To attend the panel, register for the NED Conference by September 1 ($25 online, $75 in-person).
About the NED Teaching and Learning Conference
- Date: September 24-25*, 2026 (An optional in-person Pre-Conference Workshop will be held on September 23.)
- Location: North Hennepin Community College (Brooklyn Park) and Online
- Theme: Empowering Every Learner: Strategies for Universal Access
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference is an opportunity for Minnesota State educators to network, collaborate, and share their evidence-based experiences, and learn from each other.
Find all conference details on the NED Teaching and Learning Conference page.
Free registration opportunity:
If you successfully completed 3 or more NED courses between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026, you can receive free registration to the 2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference.
How to Claim Your Free Registration:
- Complete at least three NED short courses during the eligibility period (between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026)
- Email ned@minnstate.edu from your institutional email once you’ve met the requirement
- Attach the completion certificates
- Include the name of the courses you completed in the body of the email
Contact
Email the Network for Educational Development with questions.