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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Captioning Beyond Accommodation (Webinar)
OnlineDescription Learn about the myriad benefits closed captioning offers to all students and why it’s critical that captioning be made available for all course videos. 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 your calendar. Data Use: Campuses want... Continue Reading →
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New HTML Editor in D2L Brightspace
OnlineDescription The HTML Editor in D2L Brightspace has changed! Get the inside scoop on the new layout and changed or expanded features, including the format painter, word count, and more! Learn more about how and why to use the HTML Editor, including for Announcements, Content descriptions, feedback on student Quiz attempts and Assignment submissions, and... Continue Reading →
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Should I Make a Video? When, why, and how to use videos most effectively online (Webinar)
OnlineIn this webinar, we will explore the research behind effective video-use in online classes, focusing mainly on learning-objectives, length, and production-value. We will also dive in to basic use of Kaltura MediaSpace, a video-creation tool available to all Minnesota State employees and students. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a... Continue Reading →
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Overview of @Mentions Feature in D2L Discussions
OnlineDescription Attend this webinar to see a hands on overview of the @mention call out functionality in Discussions. Learn about how to "tag" individuals that notifies them in Brightspace. Come take a look at a feature to help engage students in Brightspace! RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with... Continue Reading →
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Copy Courses and Manage Dates
OnlineDescription Copy Course Components is a tool in D2L Brightspace that enables you to copy materials from your existing courses into another course. When copying components, you can choose all... Continue Reading →
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Creating Content in D2L Brightspace
OnlineDescription Use 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... Continue Reading →
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What’s new in D2L Brightspace: August 2021 (Webinar)
OnlineThis webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2021 release (version 20.21.08) that you’ll see in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 19. RSVP Required Use the... Continue Reading →
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Humanizing Plus: Elements to Create a More Inclusive and Equitable Online Course (Webinar)
OnlineParticipants will be guided through an interactive demonstration of 8 specific humanizing elements to leverage learning science and culturally responsive teaching to create a more inclusive and equitable online course for today's... Continue Reading →
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Group Discussions to Promote Student Engagement
OnlineDescription Want to encourage your students to interact more and share ideas and perspectives? Leverage the discussion tool to its greatest potential to enable students to engage in meaningful conversations... Continue Reading →
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Getting started with the Gradebook in D2L Brightspace
OnlineDescription Attend this webinar to see a hands on overview of how to get started using the Gradebook in D2L Brightspace. If you’ve never used the Gradebook before, or only... Continue Reading →
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Announcements as a Communication Tool in D2L Brightspace
Online*Mini-webinar 15 minutes* Description The 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... Continue Reading →
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Using the D2L Brightspace Quizzing Tool to Help Assess Student Learning
OnlineDescription The Quizzes tool in D2L Brightspace provides a way for you to assess students with an online exam. Learn how you can utilize question layout, dates and time restrictions,... Continue Reading →
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