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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Accessible Course Prep Workshop (Fall 2026)
Get your courses ready for fall. Learn simple ways to make your materials more accessible. In this half-day workshop on Zoom, you will: Review your course materials for accessibility Find common issues in documents, videos, and audio Get tools and resources to make improvements After a short presentation, you’ll have time to work on your... Continue Reading →
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Strategies for teaching creative writing at the two-year college
Creative writing is a discipline that can help people tell their own stories, connect to others, and build community. But teaching these classes to new college students presents its own challenges. Longtime creative writing instructor and writer will take you through some strategies for engagement and achievement that have worked in her classes, and offer... Continue Reading →
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OER Learning Circles: Fall 2026
Fall 2026 OER Learning Circles September 14 – November 29, 2026 Apply by August 14 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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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2026
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2026 release (version 20.26.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 20. Accommodations The NED is... Continue Reading →
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Navigating AI in the writing classroom webinar
We are going into the fourth year of LLMs being widely available and frequently used by students in writing classrooms across colleges and universities. The ubiquity of these new programs... Continue Reading →
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Yuja Panorama 101-01
This session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within the learning management system that helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn... Continue Reading →
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Confidence Building Assessment (Summer 2026)
Confidence and self-efficacy can be crucial factors in enhancing student learning. This webinar delves into how assessment practices can foster student confidence and optimize outcomes. The session shares strategies that move assessment from judgment to learning, thereby promoting increased engagement, a sense of belonging, and academic achievement. Accommodations The NED is committed to providing universal access... Continue Reading →
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Yuja Panorama 101-02
This session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within the learning management system that helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn... Continue Reading →
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Yuja Panorama 101-03
This session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within the learning management system that helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically identifies accessibility issues in course materials, provides guidance for remediation, and offers alternative formats to support diverse learner needs. The session will... Continue Reading →
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Yuja Panorama 101-04
OnlineThis session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within the learning management system that helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically identifies accessibility issues in course materials, provides guidance for remediation, and offers alternative formats to support diverse learner needs. The session will... Continue Reading →
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Culturally Responsive Assessment
Culturally responsive assessment transcends a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it offers diverse avenues for individuals to demonstrate their knowledge. This webinar will explore strategies for developing culturally sensitive assessment methods. Ultimately, such approaches promote equity, cultivate trust, and equip educators with more precise insights to facilitate learning and growth. Accommodations The NED is committed to providing universal... Continue Reading →
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Regular and Substantive Interaction (Fall 2026)
August 31 - September 20, 2026 Short Course Description Enhance your teaching toolkit with this 3-week course focused on regular and substantive interaction (What is regular and substantive interaction?). You'll apply equitable practices and technology tools to support student-instructor interaction. Whether you teach online, or you’d like to bring more interaction into your in-person courses,... Continue Reading →
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