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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  • D2L Brightspace: Create Rubrics

    Online

    Learn how to create and make the most of Rubrics to engage learners in all stages of assignments and discussions from start to finish. Rubrics can be utilized as both... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Conversations with Colleagues: September

    Online

    Making 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,... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • D2L Brightspace: Intelligent Agents

    Online

    What in the world is an Intelligent Agent? The Intelligent Agents tool in D2L Brightspace sends emails to students based on preset conditions. Faculty can create and schedule Intelligent Agents... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • OER FAQ: September

    Online

    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 →

    Free
  • The Teacher’s Life: Guided Reflection for Renewal

    Online

    Minnesota State is filled with incredible faculty who are doing amazing work focused on their teaching craft. The purpose of the Network for Educational Development (NED) Excellence in Teaching Series is to continue honoring and showcasing the experience and expertise of the Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence Educators of the Year through the opportunity... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • BOT Awards for Excellence Information Session

    Online

    Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence nominations are due Tuesday, November 1 at 5:00 pm.  At this information session, learn about the 2022 - 2023 Guidelines, review the rubric, and ask questions regarding nomination content or submission process. Nominees, local campus nominating committee members, and staff involved in the process are welcome to attend. Another... Continue Reading →

    Free

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