The NED was established to provide educational development opportunities that are designed by Minnesota State faculty and staff for Minnesota State faculty and staff. These opportunities help build awareness, develop knowledge, skills, and abilities, and provide space for reflecting and revising.
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Summer OER Learning Circles Applications Due
May 8, 2020

Summer OER Learning Circles
Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to redesigning courses and/or creating materials to eliminate textbook costs for students.
In addition to virtual weekly meetings, OER Learning Circles will utilize a D2L Brightspace course to support faculty and will take place over a five-week period. The equivalent of .5 RCE is available to participating faculty.
Weekly virtual meetings will be held May 25 – June 28, 2020.
There will be an orientation for cohort members during the week of May 18-24, 2020.
Applications due: May 8, 2020
Applicants notified: May 15, 2020
How to apply for OER Learning Circles
- Review the Information Packet and fill out Part B. Letter of Support (pdf)
- Complete the Online Application Form (Link)
For questions about OER Learning Circles and OER Faculty Development, please contact Karen Pikula, OER Faculty Development Coordinator.
For general questions about Minnesota State faculty development, please contact Catherine Ford, Program Director for Educational Development.
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