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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Alternative Grading Methods
OnlineDescription There’s been a lot of talk among faculty across the system regarding alternative grading systems, such as contract grading and ungrading. Many have implemented some changes, and many have also completely overhauled their grading systems. Let’s share with each other what we’ve done and how we’ve done it, including key resources that have guided... Continue Reading →
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Empathy by Design #2 – D2L Equity Tools
OnlineDescription How can we leverage D2L to integrate empathy, compassion and humanizing practices in our online courses? During this webinar, we’ll take a look at various D2L tools that can help promote a humanizing and equitable environment for online teaching and learning. We'll also share ideas and discuss how to balance flexible, empathic teaching with... Continue Reading →
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2022 OER Project Showcase: 3
OnlineSince 2018, Minnesota State faculty have been participating in the OER Learning Circles program, where they collaborate with colleagues from across the system who are committed to redesigning courses around OER and/or creating OER ancillary materials to help eliminate course material costs for students. OER are teaching, learning and research resources that make use of appropriate tools,... Continue Reading →
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OER Learning Circle Applications Due – Summer 2022
OnlineOER Learning Circles Summer 2022 May 16 - June 19, 2022 Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research resources that make use of appropriate tools, such as open licensing, to permit their free reuse, continuous improvement, and re-purposing by others for educational purposes (UNESCO). OER include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming... Continue Reading →
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[Sign-up Due] H5P Exploration Project
OnlineBackground At the end of the 2020-2021 academic year, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs approved the ASA Technology Council recommendation to fund a four-year research project that seeks to explore the impact an interactive content authoring tool (H5P) has on student learning and instructional practices. Invitation Any faculty or staff members who... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: April 2022
OnlineDescription This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the April 2022 release (version 20.22.04) that you’ll see in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, April 21. 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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Conversations with Colleagues: April 2022
OnlineDescription Conversations with Colleagues is a monthly platform for colleagues across Minnesota State to gather remotely to share ideas and bring questions (along with your lunch). These monthly gatherings will provide you opportunity to engage in rich conversation in both small and large groups and networking with colleagues across the state! You will also be... Continue Reading →
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Media RFP Demonstrations [Vendor #3 – Hold]
OnlineThe University of Minnesota and Minnesota State share a contract with Kaltura for media management services. To comply with each systems procurement procedures, a joint request for proposal (RFP) was issued this winter. Finalists are expected to be announced the week of April 11. Minnesota State faculty, staff, and students are welcome to view the... Continue Reading →
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Equity Book Group: April 2022
OnlineDescription This is a statewide opportunity to read, discuss, interact, share, and learn with a book on a topic relevant to our work and create action plans to create more equitable learning opportunities for students on our campuses and to eliminate the equity gap by 2030. The first 150 to register will receive a free... Continue Reading →
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Media RFP Demonstrations [Vendor #4 – Hold]
OnlineThe University of Minnesota and Minnesota State share a contract with Kaltura for media management services. To comply with each systems procurement procedures, a joint request for proposal (RFP) was issued this winter. Finalists are expected to be announced the week of April 11. Minnesota State faculty, staff, and students are welcome to view the... Continue Reading →
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Minnesota State REFLECT 2022 Applications Due (Learning Community)
OnlineMinnesota State REFLECT Applications Due April 25, 2022. Minnesota State is seeking members for a two-year cohort within the Minnesota State REFLECT project. The project brings together faculty from across disciplines, institutions, and experience to participate in a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) faculty learning community. Minnesota State REFLECT scholars will be supported as... Continue Reading →
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2022 OER Project Showcase: 4
OnlineSince 2018, Minnesota State faculty have been participating in the OER Learning Circles program, where they collaborate with colleagues from across the system who are committed to redesigning courses around... Continue Reading →
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