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.
Summer 2026  | NED Course Catalog |  NED Resource Site
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AI: Humanizing the Thought Partner
AI: Humanizing the Thought Partner focuses on how instructors can help students use Copilot not as a shortcut, but as a critical companion that strengthens thinking, learning, and integrity. As AI tools become easier to access, students often default to asking for answers or full drafts—reducing productive struggle, originality, and meaningful engagement with ideas. In... Continue Reading →
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Small Tweaks, Big Impact: Supporting New Faculty Communication
Teaching is more than content delivery—it is emotional and relational work. Feeling confident one day and discouraged the next is normal, especially when teaching in a new role or context. These moments are not signs of failure; they are opportunities for awareness and adjustment. This session will provide opportunities for you to reflect on your... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Fall 2026)
August 1, 2026 - January 15, 2027 Self-Paced Course You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below. Course and Registration Dates The following table... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Spring 2027)
December 15, 2026 - May 30, 2027 Self-Paced Course You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below. Course and Registration Dates The following table... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education (Summer 2027)
May 15 - August 30, 2027 Self-Paced Course You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below. Course and Registration Dates The following table illustrates... Continue Reading →
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