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.
Events
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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... 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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Conversations with Colleagues (February 2027)
Topic: Social Fractures and Education Beyond Utility—Why Connection Matters Observations: Things are socially fractured, and as a result, behavior is increasingly mercenary— survive higher education (students, faculty, staff, admin). We... Continue Reading →
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2027 Minnesota Open Education Conference
February 24-25, 2027 | Virtual The Minnesota Open Education Conference focuses on expanding the use of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices throughout Minnesota. The 2027 theme is... Continue Reading →
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2027 Minnesota Open Education Conference
February 24-25, 2027 | Virtual The Minnesota Open Education Conference focuses on expanding the use of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices throughout Minnesota. The 2027 theme is... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Spring 2027)
December 15, 2026 - May 30, 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... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Summer 2027)
May 15 - August 30, 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... Continue Reading →
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