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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July 28 - August 17, 2025 Short Course Description In this course, we will review and enhance the design of your course to support student learning. We will focus on the key strategy of alignment. Alignment ensures that course content, activities, and assessments are directly connected to the learning objectives. This approach assures that students... Continue Reading →
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In this webinar, Dr. Luna will describe considerations of data analysis, collection, and management during the course of a SoTL project. Accommodations The NED is committed to providing universal access to... Continue Reading →
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Registration opens March 15 Course opens May 15 You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below. Course Terms The following table illustrates course term and registration dates. They will occur the same dates each year. You may register for this course at anytime within the registration dates listed below.... Continue Reading →
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Discussion boards for online classes can be a powerful modality for students to strengthen critical thinking, engage in collaboration, and share different and common ideas regarding the course content. Despite... Continue Reading →
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In this webinar, we will introduce the new course provider for the MSCF Teaching & Learning Competency, the Network for Educational Development (NED). This session is designed for MSCF probationary... Continue Reading →
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Enhance your Content pages in D2L Brightspace using pre-formatted HTML templates. These templates offer ready-made layouts that you can easily adapt to suit your teaching style and course objectives. In... Continue Reading →
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Fall 2025 OER Learning Circles September 15 - November 30, 2025 Apply by August 15 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. There are 5 Project Types: Redesign a course around OER. Create ancillary materials to complement an... Continue Reading → |
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This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2025 release (version 20.25.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 21. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
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As faculty prepare their online courses for the upcoming semester, ensuring accessibility is not just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to inclusive education. This one-hour session will guide instructors through... Continue Reading →
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August 25 - September 14, 2025 Short Course Description This three week short course provides faculty and staff and opportunity to practice making digital materials accessible to those who use a screen reader. The course will introduce participants to basic techniques for using tools available in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint. Additionally,... Continue Reading →
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