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SUMMARY:Inclusive Video Conferencing (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:May 18 – June 7\, 2026\nShort Course\nLearn practical strategies to create equitable and engaging video conferencing classes/meetings. Experience and practice how to model and maintain equitable and accessible spaces in a video conference environment (Zoom\, Teams Meetings\, etc.). \nParticipation in at least 2 of 3 weekly Zoom meetings is required to complete this course. Meeting date/times: \n\nMay 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMay 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nJune 4 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nReflect on the experience of participating in inclusive video conferences.  \nAdopt video conference facilitation techniques that support inclusive teaching methods. \nPractice strategies for maintaining equitable learning spaces during video conferencing sessions. \nApply strategies to support accessible video conferencing sessions. \n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week. \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/inclusive-video-conferencing-summer-2026/
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: May 2026
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the May 2026 release (version 20.26.05) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, May 21. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Suzanne Schlangen. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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