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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Small Tweaks, Big Impact: Supporting New Faculty Communication
Teaching is more than content delivery—it is emotional and relational work. Feeling confident one day and discouraged the next is normal, especially when teaching in a new role or context. These moments are not signs of failure; they are opportunities for awareness and adjustment. This session will provide opportunities for you to reflect on your... Continue Reading →
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From Idea to Action: Designing a Manageable SoTL Project (Fall 2026)
Many faculty have strong teaching questions but struggle to move from a good idea to an achievable project. This webinar introduces practical strategies for designing small-scale, realistic SoTL studies that fit within the constraints of a busy teaching schedule. Participants will explore how to scope a project appropriately, identify evidence sources, anticipate common barriers, and... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: December 2026
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the December 2026 release (version 20.26.12) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, December 17. 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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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Fall 2026)
August 15, 2026 - January 15, 2027 Self-Paced Course You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below. Course and Registration Dates The following table illustrates course term and registration dates. They will occur the same dates each year. You may register for this course at anytime within the registration... Continue Reading →
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OER Learning Circles: Spring 2027
Spring 2027 OER Learning Circles February 8 - April 25, 2027 Apply by January 8 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. There are 5 Project Types: Redesign a course around OER. Create ancillary materials to complement an existing OER. Author a... Continue Reading →
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Self-Inquiry and Inclusive Teaching FLC (Spring 2027)
January 18 - March 14, 2027 Faculty Learning Community Description In this course, faculty will come together in community to explore culturally responsive teaching practices. CRP is grounded in evidence-based... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with H5P Series (January 2027)
Teaching with H5P Series Featuring: Sheen Chiou (Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services, Minnesota State Mankato) 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... Continue Reading →
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January 2027 – Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series
Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series Featuring: Jennifer Liberty-Clark (Psychology, Anoka-Ramsey Community 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 student learning,... Continue Reading →
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NED Partnership Workshop: QM – Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies (Spring 2027)
January 22 - February 19, 2027 Short Course Join a 4-week NED partnership workshop offered through Quality Matters (QM). QM: Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies– Participants in this workshop will learn about several different theories of learning and how teaching strategies based on those theories can promote learning. Format: The partnership workshop includes... Continue Reading →
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NED Partnership Workshop: OLC – Applying the Neuro, Cognitive, and Learning Sciences to Instructional Design (Spring 2027)
January 22 - February 19, 2027 Short Course Join a 4-week NED partnership workshop offered by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC). OLC: Applying the Neuro, Cognitive, and Learning Sciences to Instructional Design – Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the neuro, cognitive, and learning sciences and how they can be applied to instructional... Continue Reading →
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OER Basics and Beyond (Spring 2027)
January 25 - February 14, 2027 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching... Continue Reading →
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Empathy by Design (Spring 2027)
February 1 - February 21, 2027 Short Course Description Course Overview This online, asynchronous course is for Minnesota State faculty who want to use evidence‑based strategies to make their courses... Continue Reading →
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