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.
Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Alternative Formats: UDL, YuJa, and Yu
Alternative Formats: UDL, YuJa, and Yu
This session introduces Universal Design for Learning as a proactive approach to accessibility, emphasizing flexible design over retrofitted accommodations. Participants will explore the connection between UDL and accessibility through real-world learner profiles and examine YuJa Panorama Alternative Formats as a practical tool for expanding access and improving learning outcomes. Participants will then apply these concepts... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -AI: Strategies for Instructors
AI: Strategies for Instructors
Are you noticing changes in student engagement, wondering how AI is showing up in student work, or questioning whether your activities still align with course outcomes? In this practical session, a team of Minnesota State educators shares four concrete ways to use Microsoft Copilot to address these challenges while saving time and preserving academic rigor.... Continue Reading →

