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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Grade Smarter Not Harder: Summer 2022
OnlineAugust 1 - August 21, 2022 Short Course (This course was previously titled Improving Online Assessments) Description Not only can improving online assessments more accurately capture what students know, but it can also increase learning, deter student cheating, and save you time over the long term. In this short course, you’ll examine and apply principles of... Continue Reading →
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Humanizing Technologies in the Higher Education Classroom
OnlineLearn how to be intentional in choosing classroom technologies based on a humanizing perspective. We will explore how technologies can be used to humanize a course and which technologies can... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: May – July 2022
OnlineGet up to date on all the changes to Brightspace that were implemented over the summer of 2022. This session will include updates that occurred from May 2022-July 2022. (The... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace Overview
OnlineIf you are new to using D2L Brightspace, or would like a refresher, attend this overview session where we will take a look at some of the most commonly used... Continue Reading →
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Application of antiracist pedagogy: Summer 2022
OnlineThis webinar will introduce how to apply antiracist values and praxis into classroom teaching, with a specific focus on community building. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. ... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace Overview
OnlineIf you are new to using D2L Brightspace, or would like a refresher, attend this overview session where we will take a look at some of the most commonly used... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2022 (20.22.08)
OnlineThis webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2022 release (version 20.22.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 18. 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... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Copy Course Components
OnlineCopy Course Components is a tool in D2L Brightspace that enables you to copy materials from your existing courses into another course. When copying components, you can choose all or... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Create Content
OnlineUse the Content tool in D2L Brightspace to its greatest potential, by utilizing it as the framework for learning and assessment activities in your online course. We’ll include tips for... Continue Reading →
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Using D2L Announcements to Enhance Instructor-to-Student Communication
OnlineThis webinar explores how to maximize the D2L Announcement tool for increased instructor-to-student interaction. Scheduling and personalizing announcements, as well as embedding videos and images and linking course content within... Continue Reading →
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The Basic Tools For Creating Accessible Documents
OnlineThis webinar will be an introduction to the editing tools that will help you create documents that are user-friendly for people using a screen reader, or have low vision, or need help moving around a document easily. This overview will cover the steps that you can take to improve user interaction with your documents, and... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Announcements
OnlineThe Announcements on your D2L Brightspace course home page can help you communicate information to students and provide an additional avenue for student-teacher engagement. Learn tips for making the most... Continue Reading →
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