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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Conversations with Colleagues: September 2021
OnlineDescription When colleagues readied themselves for emergency remote teaching in 2020, we all received a powerful reminder in the value of social learning. Colleagues from across the system who had been separated from one another through physical distance came together online to share ideas and learn from one another. We would like to sustain this... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: October 2021
OnlineDescription Topic: Guiding difficult conversations Teaching controversial topics and concepts is part of many courses and disciplines. Topics like race, culture, gender, and/or sexual orientation are inherent discussions in many fields, and any course dealing with current events presents an opportunity for socially-challenging topics to arise purposely and spontaneously in class discussions. Guiding those discussions... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: November 2021
OnlineThe November 2021 Conversations with Colleagues has been cancelled. Description When colleagues readied themselves for emergency remote teaching in 2020, we all received a powerful reminder in the value of social learning. Colleagues from across the system who had been separated from one another through physical distance came together online to share ideas and learn... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: January 2022
Topic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Student-centered Course Design Description Instructional Designers from Minnesota State University Moorhead will share how they co-facilitate an instructional cohort focused on student-centered practices. Presenters... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: February 2022
OnlineTopic: Navigating Accommodation Referrals Faculty support for, and attitudes toward, the use of accommodations is identified by students with disabilities as a leading factor in their academic success. Join Molly Tast, Assistant Director for the Office for Students with Disabilities at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for a conversation about making meaningful referrals that have positive impact... 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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Conversations with Colleagues: September
OnlineMaking Meaningful Connections This academic year, NED has adopted the theme Creating Equity through Connection. “The theme of connection allows us to intentionally explore ways to create belonging for students, colleagues, and ourselves. As we work to create change for equity in our classrooms, we will inevitably experience the ‘implementation dip’ – the feelings of... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: November
OnlineTopic: Minnesota State Guided Learning Pathways: Questions and Explanations Minnesota State Guided Learning Pathways (GLP) is a student-centered framework for Equity 2030 that outlines effective practices in academic and student... Continue Reading →
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Conversations with Colleagues: February
OnlineTopic: Accessible and Inclusive Event Planning Want to transform your meetings and events? Fully inclusive meetings and events consider all people - placing access and inclusion on the forefront of... Continue Reading →
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