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 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 →
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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 use these OER apps in their own classes. These virtual experiences increase student engagement and offer an innovative solution to common barriers in traditional field... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with H5P Series (October 2024)
Teaching with H5P Series What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions, drag and drop, image hotspot, timeline, virtual tour, branching scenario, and more. The Teaching with H5P Series explores equitable teaching methods and H5P. What to expect? Each session will feature... Continue Reading →
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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 →
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Integrating Retrieval Practice (Fall 2024)
October 14 - November 3, 2024 Short Course Description This course is an introduction to retrieval practice teaching methods. Retrieval practice focuses on improving long-term learning. We help students retrieve through deliberate recall of skills and knowledge, spaced out over time, and reviewed along with other concepts. More than 100 years of educational research in... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: October 2024
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the October 2024 release (version 20.24.10) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, October 17. 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.... Continue Reading →
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PressbookEDU Office Hour
Pressbooks is an open-source book publishing tool that allows you to publish content to the web and in a variety of export formats from a single source. Pressbooks is used widely in OER programs for remixing, creating, and adopting open content, but it can also be used to make other materials like syllabi, dissertations or... Continue Reading →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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