NED Events Calendar

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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  • Disability Justice I (Fall 2026)

    October 19 - November 8, 2026 Short Course Description In this 3-week introduction to disability justice course, you will learn about disability justice, practice using inclusive language, and apply strategies... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Teaching with H5P Series (October 2026)

    Teaching with H5P Series Featuring: Catherine Haslag (Chemistry, Riverland Community College) What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types:... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Alternative Formats: UDL, YuJa, and Yu

    This session introduces Universal Design for Learning as a proactive approach to accessibility, emphasizing flexible design over retrofitted accommodations. Participants will explore the connection between UDL and accessibility through real-world... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • AI: Strategies for Instructors​

    Are you noticing changes in student engagement, wondering how AI is showing up in student work, or questioning whether your activities still align with course outcomes? In this practical session, a team of Minnesota State educators shares four concrete ways to use Microsoft Copilot to address these challenges while saving time and preserving academic rigor.... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Teaching with AI Course (Fall 2026)

    October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course This hands-on introductory workshop provides time and space for applying AI in your teaching context. Participants will collectively explore generative AI tools and (re-)design a learning activity or assessment that supports AI literacy, incorporates or resists generative AI tools, and applies equitable teaching practices. At the end... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • OER Basics and Beyond (Fall 2026)

    October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching practice. Module 1 introduces foundational concepts by helping participants distinguish between OER, free or low-cost materials, and Z‑Degrees while considering the benefits and challenges of using... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Yuja Panorama 101-06

    Online

    This session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within D2L Brightspace, which helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn how Yuja Panorama automatically identifies accessibility issues in course materials, provides guidance for remediation, and offers alternative formats to support diverse learner needs. The session will provide... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Using AI as Faculty: Practical Tools for Teaching and Everyday Tasks (Fall 2026)

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change how we work, teach, and communicate. But how can faculty use AI to make everyday tasks easier while still maintaining control over their courses and instructional decisions? In this webinar, we will explore practical ways faculty can use AI to support their day-to-day responsibilities, including creating and improving assignments,... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Beyond Compliance: Applying Disability Justice and Universal Design in Higher Education (Fall 2026)

    Accessibility in higher education must extend beyond legal compliance and individual accommodations to address systemic barriers that affect participation, learning, and belonging. This webinar explores how disability justice principles and Universal Design for Learning can inform more equitable teaching practices, course design, and campus environments. Participants will examine how institutional policies, instructional technologies, assessment practices,... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Open Educational Pedagogy (Fall 2026)

    Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality education. CRP advocates that education utilize student’s lived experience; OEP advocates that education empower students as partners in the creation of course materials and disciplinary knowledge. When we understand these as two... Continue Reading →

    Free

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