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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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  • 2026 Open Education Conference

    March 25-26, 2026  |  Virtual Open Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation Join colleagues from across Minnesota State for a two-day virtual conference focused on OER and innovative practices in open education within the system. Engage in sessions on key topics, including: Course markings Library resources Discipline-specific presentations and panels Copyright Understanding zero-cost course materials Open pedagogy... Continue Reading →

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    OER Community Conversations: April 2026

    Educators Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits Katie Klopfleisch and Elizabeth Kellett Inver Hills Community College Join Katie and Elizabeth as they discuss their book Educator Toolkit: Helping... Continue Reading →

    Free
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    OER Librarian Community of Practice (April 2026)

    Discuss and share with librarian colleagues accessibility in the wake of Title II changes Registration Required Register for the April OER Librarian COP to receive the Zoom information. Contact Contact facilitator Etta Thornburg with questions.

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    OER Basics and Beyond (Fall 2026)

    October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching practice. Module 1 introduces foundational concepts by helping participants distinguish between OER, free or low-cost materials, and Z‑Degrees while considering the benefits and challenges of using... Continue Reading →

    Free

  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Open Educational Pedagogy (Fall 2026)

    Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality education. CRP advocates that education utilize student’s lived experience; OEP advocates that education empower students as partners in the creation of course materials and disciplinary knowledge. When we understand these as two... Continue Reading →

    Free

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    Introduction to Open Pedagogy (Fall 2026)

    Open pedagogy builds on the foundations of open educational resources (OER) by inviting students to actively create, adapt, and share knowledge. In this introductory session, we'll explore how faculty can engage students as contributors and collaborators through authentic learning experiences. We'll share examples of open pedagogy in practice, discuss how OER and Pressbooks (an open... Continue Reading →

    Free

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    OER Basics and Beyond (Spring 2027)

    January 25 - February 14, 2027 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching... Continue Reading →

    Free

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