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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OEN Webinar
Open Education Network (OEN) Webinars introduce Minnesota State faculty and staff to open educational resources, creative commons licensing, and the work with the Open Textbook Library at the University of Minnesota. Attendees will receive a link to review an open textbook located in the Open Textbook Library (open.umn.edu) and receive a $200 stipend once the review... Continue Reading →
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OER Librarian Community of Practice (January 2025)
Discuss with librarian colleagues various technologies like Pressbooks, H5P, Perusall, Hypothesis, MyOpenMath, and others that can be a part of creating or using open resources. In addition, we will share... Continue Reading →
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Inclusive Video Conferencing (Spring 2025)
January 27 - February 16, 2025 Short Course Learn practical strategies to create equitable and engaging video conferencing classes/meetings. Experience and practice how to model and maintain equitable and accessible... Continue Reading →
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OER FAQ: January
Description In this webinar, host Karen Pikula and a panel from the system office will answer questions about open educational resources, intellectual property, Creative Commons licenses, Z-degrees, and more! Submit... Continue Reading →
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Creating a Sense of Community (Spring 2025)
One major aspect of culturally responsive pedagogy is creating a sense of community in a course. We will focus on the benefits of developing a strong sense of community in... Continue Reading →
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Spring 2025)
February 3 - February 23, 2025 Short Course Description Our chancellor has given us the challenge of eliminating our equity gaps by 2030. How can we, as instructors, shift our... Continue Reading →
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From Teaching Innovation to Classroom Research: Using SoTL and IRB
Have you ever tried something new in your teaching to improve student learning outcomes? Many instructors regularly evaluate their teaching informally but rarely share their efforts with others. Perhaps you've... Continue Reading →
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Teaching with AI Workshop: Part 1 (February 2025)
February 6, 2025 4-Part Virtual Series Workshop registration is full, join the waiting list to be notified of open spots. This hands-on introductory workshop provides time and space for applying... Continue Reading →
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Campus Climate for Veteran Students (Spring 2025)
This session will explore the critical supports, resources, and best practices that contribute to the success of veterans, service members, and their families at our colleges and universities. We will... Continue Reading →
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College Algebra Corequisite Learning Community (Spring 2025)
Faculty Learning Community February 10 – April 27, 2025 Registration Closes December 10 NED + Math Pathways The NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. View the flyer. Description This faculty learning community will be a collaboration space for faculty to... Continue Reading →
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Grading for Equity Mathematics Book Club (Spring 2025)
Book Club February 10 – April 20, 2025 Registration Closes December 10 NED + Math Pathways The NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. View the flyer. Description This book club focuses on Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman. We will... Continue Reading →
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Statistics Corequisite Learning Community (Spring 2025)
Faculty Learning Community February 10 – April 20, 2025 Registration Closes December 10 NED + Math Pathways The NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. View the flyer. Description This learning community will be a collaboration space for faculty to identify... Continue Reading →
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