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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Events
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Ensuring Equity in Problem-based Learning (Workshop)
OnlineEquity in Practice Series – Addressing Equity and Building Stronger Relationships with Students Other events in the series: Equity in Practice Series Stay tuned for an optional alternative date OR a potential asynchronous online course with a technical assistance discussion. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ensuring Equity in Problem-based Learning Description This session is designed... Continue Reading →
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Who do you need to know as part of the OER process? (Webinar)
OnlinePart 2: Who do you need to know as part of the OER process? November 5, 2020 @ 1:00 - 2:00 pm Part 1 Part 3 Missed a webinar? Check the NED Resource Site for any available recordings or resources. Description Everything in higher education happens through a process of many people’s actions, including publishing... Continue Reading →
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Zoom: Creating Inviting Learning Spaces – Option 2 (Webinar)
OnlineDescription In this webinar, we will explore ways to set the tone of a digital meeting with welcome options, sample preparation and support materials, and accessibility features. We will explore some general housekeeping examples with guidelines for professional Netiquette in virtual environments. Finally we will explore some of the interactive tools that can be used... Continue Reading →
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Applying the QM Rubric – Option 2 (2 week short course)
OnlineNovember 9 - November 22 Description QM’s flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad... Continue Reading →
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CRP and Open Educational Pedagogy (Webinar)
OnlineDescription Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality and compassionate education during the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. CRP advocates that education utilize student’s lived experience; OEP advocates that education empower students as partners in... Continue Reading →
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Shifting the Conversation from Debate to Dialogue 2 (Webinar)
OnlinePersonal Learning as Part of Educational Development: A NED Affiliated Series Other events in the series: Shifting the Conversation from Debate to Dialogue 1 Recognizing Political Affiliation as a Social Identity Description This round table discussion will focus on and discuss the difference between debate and dialogue. Participants will practice using debate and dialogue when... Continue Reading →
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What do you need to fill out as part of the OER process? (And how?) – Webinar
OnlinePart 3: What do you need to fill out as part of the OER process? (And how?) November 12, 2020 @ 1:00 - 2:00 pm Part 1 Part 2 Missed a webinar? Check the NED Resource Site for any available recordings or resources. Description Terms and conditions, Creative Commons License, releases – these are a... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace 20.20.11
OnlineDescription This webinar will focus on new features and changes in version 20.20.11, the November release, that you’ll see in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, November 19. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. Reminders Coming: We use the email address you provided to send you the connection details and reminder emails as the event date gets... Continue Reading →
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Open Education Network Webinar
OnlineOEN Webinars introduce open educational resources, creative commons licensing, and the work with the Open Textbook Library at the University of Minnesota. Faculty participating in this webinar may review an open textbook located in the Open Textbook Library (open.umn.edu) and receive a $200.00 honorarium once the review is completed. Registration Deadline is November 12 Questions?... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues – November
OnlineDescription Teaching Experiences Listening Session Spring and Fall 2020 have presented many challenges to teaching and learning across Minnesota State campuses for instructors and students. There have also been many learning opportunities during this time period. During this month’s Conversation with Colleagues, we invite you to share your experiences with us in a listening session.... Continue Reading →
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Supporting Students in Nontraditional Careers (Workshop)
OnlineEquity in Practice Series – Addressing Equity and Building Stronger Relationships with Students Other events in the series: Equity in Practice Series Supporting Students in Nontraditional Careers Description In this context ‘nontraditional’ refers to under representation in male or female dominated careers. This interactive session is designed to assist faculty with effective pedagogical and transformational... Continue Reading →
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Packback Webinar / Demonstration Option 1
OnlineArtificial Intelligence Supported Discussions Chancellor Maholtra and Senior Vice Chancellor Anderson have expressed interest in exploring how artificial intelligence may support teaching and student learning in higher education. With their support, Minnesota State is encouraging faculty members to participate in a research study in collaboration with Packback, an AI-supported online discussion platform as a supplement... Continue Reading →
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