The Network for Educational Development (NED) provides 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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Webinars
Events
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OER Community Conversations: December 2025
What We Can Learn from Generation Z Kelli Hallsten Erickson Lake Superior College Join Kelli Hallsten Erickson to learn more about Generation Z. Born between 1995 and 2012, this generation has a radically different mindset from previous generations, and we must take opportunities to learn more about them. In this session, participants will explore how... Continue Reading →
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Let’s Create (or edit) an Image using AI! (Fall 2025)
This session will help you experiment with Microsoft Copilot to create or edit fun & helpful images for your course, or for your general work. We will cover how to log in to Copilot using your Minnesota State credentials, how to work with the tool for creating new or editing existing images, and how to... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series (December 2025)
Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series Featuring: Quincy Foster (Information Technology Community Faculty, Minneapolis College) The Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series explores AI and equitable teaching. In each 30-minute session a featured colleague shares how they’re using AI in their teaching. You’ll see a real example in action and hear how it supports... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: December 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the December 2025 release (version 20.25.12) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, December 18. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you, please add this event to your calendar.... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: January 2026
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the January 2026 release (version 20.26.01) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, January 15. Accommodations The 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... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with H5P Series (January 2026)
Teaching with H5P Series Featuring: Etta Thornburg (Support & Training Librarian, PALS) What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions, drag and drop, image hotspot, timeline, virtual tour, branching scenario, and more.  The Teaching with H5P Series explores equitable teaching methods and... Continue Reading →
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Get to Know the NED (Spring 2026)
Welcome to the NED! The Network for Educational Development provides free and equitable educational development to thousands across Minnesota State. In this webinar we invite you to get to know the NED and find opportunities that will enrich your career path. Accommodations The NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events, we'd... Continue Reading →
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Student Review: How to Get Real Feedback (Spring 2026)
Lake Superior College has been running a program that trains students to review online courses, using a variety of rubrics and interviews. This student centered program has produced some new and excellent feedback for faculty, and helps LSC upgrade its online courses. This webinar will offer both process and feedback information. All materials are available... Continue Reading →
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Let’s Talk About AI (with students!) Spring 2026
Navigating conversations about AI with students can be tough. In this webinar, we will talk about some strategies you could use directly in your courses – either in online communication, or face-to-face. We will explore how to promote AI literacy, including ethical AI use, as well as ideas for building motivation for students to identify... Continue Reading →
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OER Librarian Community of Practice (January 2026)
Discuss and share UDL and pedagogy in OER with librarian colleagues. Registration Required Register for the January OER Librarian COP to receive the Zoom information. Contact Contact facilitator Etta Thornburg... Continue Reading →
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Accessibility Remediation Sprints: Get Started with the 3Rs (2026)
In this session, we will explore an overall approach to accessibility remediation, the 3Rs: Remove Remediate Refresh We'll define the 3Rs and offer time for folks to start their own... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series (January 2026)
Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series Featuring: Suzanne Szucs (Art, Rochester Community & Technical College) The Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series explores AI and equitable teaching. In each... Continue Reading →
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