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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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2023
OnlineThis webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2023 release (version 20.23.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 17. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you, please add this event to... Continue Reading →
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When to Bot and When to Not: The Role of AI in Automated Captioning
OnlineAutomated or machine-generated closed captioning is a game changer for media accessibility. Learn about the pros and cons of automated captioning and transcripts and how to best utilize this developing technology. This is an improved version of Britt's previous webinar "Automated Closed Captioning: When to Bot and When to Not," with updates regarding AI's role... Continue Reading →
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Manage Course Dates in D2L Brightspace
OnlineThe Start, End, and Due dates from most tools in D2L Brightspace can be managed on a single screen in the Manage Dates tool. Instead of going to each individual tool and opening each individual item to change dates, you can use Manage Dates to view all dates at once, with filtering, sorting and searching... Continue Reading →
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OER Learning Circles: Fall 2023
OnlineFall 2023 OER Learning Circles September 18 - December 3, 2023 Apply by August 18 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system 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... Continue Reading →
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Create Content in D2L Brightspace
OnlineUse the Content tool in D2L Brightspace to its greatest potential, by utilizing it as the framework for learning and assessment activities in your online course. We’ll include tips for setting up the course in a streamlined and easy-to-navigate manner that will save time for both you and your students. RSVP Required Use the RSVP... Continue Reading →
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Announcements as a Communication Tool in D2L Brightspace
OnlineThe Announcements on your D2L Brightspace course home page can help you communicate information to students and provide an additional avenue for student-teacher engagement. Learn tips for making the most of this tool to help you save time and reach students each time they enter your course. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to... Continue Reading →
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Accessible Digital Media: Fall 2023
OnlineAugust 28 - September 17, 2023 Short Course Description Captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions make multimedia more accessible. They help provide additional access for vision or hearing impairments, learning disabilities, noisy environments, non-fluent speakers, and others. This short course will help you understand the important definitions surrounding accessible media, the existing laws and policy standards... Continue Reading →
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2023 Equity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community
OnlineSeptember 6 - November 16, 2023 Dates vary by discipline Equity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Communities REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2023 Fall 2023 Disciplines: Agriculture and Food & Human and Personal Services Share the flyer Description The Minnesota State Educational Development and Technology unit supports faculty within disciplines to come together to explore culturally... Continue Reading →
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Improving Student-to-Content Interaction: Fall 2023
OnlineSeptember 5 - 24, 2023 Short Course Description By the end of this three week short course, you will be able to use D2L Brightspace tools (including Content, HTML Editor, and Release Conditions) to improve the student-to-content interaction. You will be provided with efficient ways to create and add existing content materials in the Content... Continue Reading →
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Using D2L Brightspace Quizzes: Fall 2023
OnlineAre you interested in using D2L Brightspace for quizzes, but you're not sure how to get started? This is the webinar for you! In this session, we'll talk about how quizzes can be adapted for many assessment purposes. Topics will include: Using item pools Setting up specialized testing experiences Invigilation tools Tips and tricks for... Continue Reading →
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2024 BOT Awards Information Session: September
Nominations for the 2024 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence are due November 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm. At this information session, learn about the nomination guidelines for the 2024 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence, review the rubric, and ask questions regarding nomination content or submission process. Nominees, local campus nominating committee members, and staff... Continue Reading →
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Creative Commons Certificate: Fall 2023 Deadline
The Creative Commons (CC) Certificate is an in-depth course about CC licenses, open practices and the ethos of the Commons. The course is composed of readings, quizzes, discussions and practical exercises to develop learners’ open skills. Minnesota State will support up to ten (10) seats for the CC Certificate for Librarians or the CC Certificate for Educators... Continue Reading →
