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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  • 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... 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
  • Quick Tips for Accessible Zoom Meetings (Fall 2024)

    This session aims to equip educators with practical tips to create a more accessible and inclusive virtual learning experience, including: Teaching Practices: Strategies to make your virtual teaching sessions more inclusive, such as describing on-screen actions, using accessible documents, and fostering an inclusive environment. Zoom Features: Utilizing Zoom’s accessibility features like real-time captioning, flexible video... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • SoTL Reflective Practices (Fall 2024)

    This is a Post-Webinar associated with the NED Short course: Classroom Reflection to Classroom Inquiry. During the webinar we will discuss an overview of Reflective practices that may be used in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects. A background overview of SoTL is presented, reviewing basic steps to the SoTL process before emphasizing and discussing... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • What We Can Learn from Generation Z (Fall 2024)

    Generation Z (born 1995 to 2012) has a radically different mindset from previous generations, and we must take opportunities to learn more about them. In this session, participants will explore how this generation acquired their current mindset and how that applies to Generation Z attitudes towards work. After looking at the research, we’ll all discuss... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Co-curricular Assessment (Fall 2024)

    October 28 - November 17, 2024 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 course will provide participants with strategies and resources for implementing and strengthening co-curricular assessment in departments and functional areas with a unit-level focus. The course... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Postponed Quick Wins in Designing Accessible On-Line Courses

    Designing accessible online courses is essential to ensure that all students have equal access to educational resources and opportunities. Here are some quick wins to consider when designing accessible online courses: Use clear and concise language: Avoid using complex language or jargon that may be difficult for some students to understand. Use plain language and... Continue Reading →

    Free

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