NED Events Calendar

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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  • Measuring the Accessibility Status of Higher Education Institutions

    Measuring the accessibility status of higher education institutions involves evaluating various aspects to ensure that students with disabilities can access educational resources and participate fully in academic activities. Here are some key factors typically considered in such measurement: Physical accessibility, technological accessibility, academic support services, communication accessibility, policy and compliance, training and awareness, feedback mechanisms,... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • OER/No Cost Resources Librarian Workday

    Join us for an afternoon of virtual presentations and panels from Minnesota librarians working on open or no cost resource issues. Librarians will find useful information and community whether just starting or well into the OER journey. Finding and managing open/no cost resources Z-degrees Data collection Incorporating library resources into the no cost puzzle Battling... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • The Opportunities and Risks of AI in Higher Education

    AI amplifies, accelerates and automates existing patterns. For anyone with learning differences AI presents both extreme opportunities and risks. AI’s powerful capabilities can bridge barriers for students with learning differences. Instructors can delegate formulaic tasks to AI assistants, freeing up time to attend to students. However, AI at its most basic is mechanised statistical reasoning... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Disability Justice I (Fall 2024)

    October 7 - 27, 2024 Short Course Description In this 3-week introduction to disability justice course, you will learn about disability justice, practice using inclusive language, and apply strategies to interrupt ableism. You can expect to create documents and/or find ways to apply your learning right away, including options like: Write/revise inclusive accessibility statements, Draft... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • OER Community Conversations: October

    Description In this exciting online session, Dr. Mary Lebens from Minneapolis College will demonstrate two virtual field trip apps she developed to teach information technology and business concepts. Faculty can... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • OER Librarian Community of Practice (October 2024)

    Discuss with librarian colleagues OER basics and planned actions to support no-cost classes for the 2024-25 academic year. We will share concerns and best practices as we create a community to support efforts to make our institutions more affordable. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff,... Continue Reading →

    Free

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