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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Week of Events
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace (Spring 2026) 5
Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace (Spring 2026) 5
Note: This is a repeat of Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace 1, 2, 3, and 4. With the New Content Experience in Content, instructors can expect a similar experience of the existing creation and editing of course materials, but with a few changes and new features. Learn more about what’s no... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Conversations with Colleagues (April 2026)
Conversations with Colleagues (April 2026)
Topic: Equity and Ethics: AI and Accessibility This conversation will focus on these kinds of questions: What has been the experience this year with AI and accessibility? What did we learn from that? What do we want to do in the future based on this learning? What is being done differently across campuses in terms of... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Mid-Career Magic: How Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Keep Us Afloat (Spring 2026)
Mid-Career Magic: How Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Keep Us Afloat (Spring 2026)
If you’ve spent a decade or two in the classroom, you’ve likely settled into a good groove. You know what you’re doing. You’ve seen a lot of stuff. You’ve made it through a global pandemic. Congratulations! Despite all this hard-won wisdom, however, you might also feel tired. Maybe a little concerned about your students and... Continue Reading →
Friday, May 1, 2026
No events on this day.

