NED Events Calendar

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  |  NED Course Catalog  |  NED Resource Site

  • Automated Closed Captioning: When to Bot and When to Not

    Online

    Description Automated or machine-generated closed captioning is a game changer for media accessibility. Learn about the pros and cons of automated captioning and transcripts and how to best utilize this developing technology. 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,... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Accessible Virtual Presentations and Live Captioning

    Online

    Description Ensuring your virtual meetings are as accessible as possible requires planning, flexibility, and creativity. Learn simple yet high-impact ways to optimize your virtual meetings to increase accessibility and improve audience engagement. The tips offered in this webinar apply to all types of remote meetings—from seminars, conferences, lectures, and classes, to office hours and one-on-one... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Cut the Craptions: Closed Captioning Quality Guidelines

    Online

    Join an informative overview of closed captioning quality expectations, including common pitfalls and tips for DIY captioning success. 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 your calendar.  Campuses may want to know if their faculty are... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Audio Description 101

    Online

    Audio description—what is it, and how do you ensure it’s available on your videos? It’s easier than you might think! Join this webinar to learn about ways to ensure your videos are effectively described and adhere to WCAG 2.0 AA standards. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Procuring Accessible Video

    Online

    Online streaming video offers nearly limitless opportunities for learning and inspiration--fast, free, and at your fingertips! But not all streaming media is created equally, and some can be downright dangerous. Tune in to this webinar to learn about accessible media procurement, focusing on the video elements you should seek out and those you should avoid.... Continue Reading →

    Free
  • Lights! Camera! Caption! Creating Effective and Accessible Video

    Online

    Learn core principles for creating high-impact and effective accessible media, along with best practices for planning, scripting, filming, and sharing your productions. 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 your calendar.  Accommodations: If you require accommodations (live... Continue Reading →

    Free

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