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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Bringing the Community into the Classroom (Fall 2026)
Educational research clearly shows that students do better in courses where their lived experience and community connections are honored and present. But what are the best practices for integrating this... Continue Reading →
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Fall 2026)
October 5 - 25, 2026 Short Course Description Our chancellor has given us the challenge of eliminating our equity gaps by 2030. How can we, as instructors, shift our teaching... Continue Reading →
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Yuja Panorama 101-05
OnlineThis session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within D2L Brightspace, which helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn how Yuja... Continue Reading →
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No artificial ingredients! Keeping it real in the age of AI (Fall 2026)
This is part of a 2026 webinar series on Teaching with AI. Register for the full series. Empowering students to trust their own skills can help foster learning, agency, and... Continue Reading →
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Best Newer Books for Teaching Composition (Fall 2026)
As students increasingly juggle more demands on their time (working, parenting, family and community obligations), and as we grow more addicted to our screens, it can be hard to have... Continue Reading →
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Co-curricular Assessment (Fall 2026)
October 12 - November 1, 2026 Short Course Description Co-curricular assessment of student learning continues to be a hot topic in the higher education assessment and accreditation landscape. This 3-week... Continue Reading →
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Beyond the Classroom – Defining Co-Curricular Assessment (Fall 2026)
Co-Curricular assessment of student learning continues to be a hot topic in the higher education assessment and accreditation landscape. In this webinar, we'll discuss perspectives on defining what co-curricular assessment... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: October 2026
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the October 2026 release (version 20.26.10) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, October 15. Accommodations The NED is... Continue Reading →
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Disability Justice I (Fall 2026)
October 19 - November 8, 2026 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... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with H5P Series (October 2026)
Teaching with H5P Series Featuring: Catherine Haslag (Chemistry, Riverland Community College) What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types:... Continue Reading →
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Alternative Formats: UDL, YuJa, and Yu
This session introduces Universal Design for Learning as a proactive approach to accessibility, emphasizing flexible design over retrofitted accommodations. Participants will explore the connection between UDL and accessibility through real-world learner profiles and examine YuJa Panorama Alternative Formats as a practical tool for expanding access and improving learning outcomes. Participants will then apply these concepts... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series (October 2026)
Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series Featuring: Mary Clifford (Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University) The Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series explores AI and equitable teaching. In each 30-minute session a featured colleague shares how they’re using AI in their teaching. You’ll see a real example in action and hear how it supports... Continue Reading →
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