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.
Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | NED Course Catalog | NED Resource Site
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Improving Online Assessments July 27 – August 16 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 validity & reliability and writing effective quiz... Continue Reading →
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Description The Quizzes tool provides different methods of feedback when assessing students for an online exam. You can choose how to score quiz questions: automatically, manually, and/or with blind marking. We'll also include re-grading students if a question or response was confusing or incorrectly keyed. We'll also take a look at the available data analysis... Continue Reading →
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2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
3 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading →
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Description Are you interested in learning more about library and OER resources to incorporate into your classes this fall? In this webinar, learn from teaching faculty and librarians about how they have been able to access and incorporate these resources as well as hear suggestions on how you might be able to do the same. RSVP Required... Continue Reading →
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Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
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3 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading →
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Description Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality and compassionate education during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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... Continue Reading →
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2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
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3 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading →
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Description This webinar will focus on new features and changes in version 20.20.08, the August release that you’ll see in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 20. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. Reminders Coming: We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer, but we suggest... Continue Reading →
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Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
4 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading →
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Description Copy 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 select individual items to copy into your course. Learn how you can save time by repurposing course material. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to... Continue Reading →
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Description August Starting Topic: Tips and Strategies for the First 2 Weeks of Class Is there one thing you are always sure to build into your course during the first week or two? Does its implementation look any different this fall? During the August Conversation, bring with you 1 tip or strategy for the first... Continue Reading →
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Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
3 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading →
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Description The Start, End, and Due dates from most tools can be managed on a single screen in the Manage Dates tool. Instead of going to each individual tool and opening each individual item to change dates, you can use Manage Dates to view all dates at once, with filtering, sorting and searching options. Discover... Continue Reading →
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Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join the Drop-In Session... Continue Reading → Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join the Drop-In Session You... Continue Reading → |
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August 24 - September 13 Description This 3 week short course provides participants an opportunity to review the design of their course so that the assignments they have planned in a course are aligned with the learning objectives students are supposed to master. Here is what participants will do in this course: Apply Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy to course module... Continue Reading →
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August 24 - September 13 Description In this course, you'll explore the concept of teacher presence and its importance in helping students learn online. You'll use Kaltura Capture and MediaSpace create and host a video that you can use in one of your courses that demonstrates your teacher presence. Along the way you'll get some... Continue Reading →
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August 24 - September 4 Description This workshop is licensed by Quality Matters and is delivered by a Minnesota State faculty member using Quality Matters learning management system. Your course facilitator will provide you details on how to access the course at least one week prior to the course. The “Improving Your Online Course” workshop... Continue Reading →
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1 event,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions! Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT - Ends September 29,... Continue Reading → |
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What are OER Learning Circles? Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to redesigning courses around open educational resources (OER) and/or creating OER ancillary materials to help eliminate textbook costs for students. In addition to virtual weekly meetings, OER Learning Circles will utilize a D2L Brightspace course to support... Continue Reading → |
2 events,Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions! Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT - Ends September 29,... Continue Reading →
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Description In this webinar, the facilitator will provide participants with examples of how instructors can create videos that support both the cognitive and affective domains of learning. Cognitive domain: The facilitator will provide participants with a simple graphic organizer that supports the evidenced-based practice of chunking ---- helping to reduce the cognitive load on students... Continue Reading →
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2 events,Aligning Effective Instructional Strategies with Academic Technologies: Improving Instructor-to-Student Interaction using D2L Brightspace Tools August 31 - September 20 Description The Quality Improvement Process site provides examples of ways to to support instructor-to-student interaction in courses. Maintaining instructor presence through regular communications (announcements, updates) and specific student-instructor interactions. Engaging in heightened monitoring of student progress... Continue Reading →
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Description Use 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 setting up the course in a streamlined and easy-to-navigate manner that will save time for both you and your students. RSVP Required Use the... Continue Reading →
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Description Learn how to set-up assignments and quizzes in your online course. If this your first time using D2L Brightspace, this will help you get collect student assignments online and allow students to take quizzes remotely. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. Reminders Coming: We use the email address you provided to send you reminder... Continue Reading →
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Staff from Minnesota State have scheduled drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist any faculty who may need assistance using the available educational technologies to which our community has access (Zoom, Kaltura MediaSpace, D2L Brightspace, Office 365). No RSVP needed. Just join us with your questions! Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT - Ends September 29,... Continue Reading → |
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Description What in the world is an Intelligent Agent? The Intelligent Agents tool sends emails to students based on preset conditions. You can create and schedule Intelligent agents using site login, course login, or release conditions. Using Intelligent Agents in D2L Brightspace can help make learners more accountable and engage them when they complete tasks. RSVP... Continue Reading →
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Description Video as often used as a method of delivering content in order to “get information into students’ heads.” There is no doubt that this form of instruction is critical to supporting student learning, but delivering content is not learning. To see student learning, we need to provide opportunities to “get information out of students’... Continue Reading →
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