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.
Fall 2026  |  Spring 2027 | NED Course Catalog |  NED Resource Site
Week of Events
Teaching with AI Course (Fall 2026)
Teaching with AI Course (Fall 2026)
October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course This hands-on introductory workshop provides time and space for applying AI in your teaching context. Participants will collectively explore generative AI tools and (re-)design a learning activity or assessment that supports AI literacy, incorporates or resists generative AI tools, and applies equitable teaching practices. At the end... Continue Reading →
OER Basics and Beyond (Fall 2026)
OER Basics and Beyond (Fall 2026)
October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching practice. Module 1 introduces foundational concepts by helping participants distinguish between OER, free or low-cost materials, and Z‑Degrees while considering the benefits and challenges of using... Continue Reading →
Monday, October 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
-
October 27, 2026 -Yuja Panorama 101-06
-
October 27, 2026 -Conversations with Colleagues (October 2026)
Yuja Panorama 101-06
This session introduces faculty and staff to YuJa Panorama, an accessibility platform integrated within D2L Brightspace, which helps create more inclusive and accessible course content. Participants will learn how Yuja Panorama automatically identifies accessibility issues in course materials, provides guidance for remediation, and offers alternative formats to support diverse learner needs. The session will provide... Continue Reading →
Conversations with Colleagues (October 2026)
Topic: What Do We Mean by Deep Learning? A Conversation About Meaningful Learning in Changing Times As educators, we often hear the term deep learning, but what does it look like in practice, and how can we create learning experiences that move beyond memorization to critical thinking, connection-making, and real-world application? This Conversations with Colleagues... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
-
October 28, 2026 -Using AI as Faculty: Practical Tools for Teaching and Everyday Tasks (Fall 2026)
Using AI as Faculty: Practical Tools for Teaching and Everyday Tasks (Fall 2026)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change how we work, teach, and communicate. But how can faculty use AI to make everyday tasks easier while still maintaining control over their courses and instructional decisions? In this webinar, we will explore practical ways faculty can use AI to support their day-to-day responsibilities, including creating and improving assignments,... Continue Reading →
Thursday, October 29, 2026
-
October 29, 2026 -Beyond Compliance: Applying Disability Justice and Universal Design in Higher Education (Fall 2026)
Beyond Compliance: Applying Disability Justice and Universal Design in Higher Education (Fall 2026)
Accessibility in higher education must extend beyond legal compliance and individual accommodations to address systemic barriers that affect participation, learning, and belonging. This webinar explores how disability justice principles and Universal Design for Learning can inform more equitable teaching practices, course design, and campus environments. Participants will examine how institutional policies, instructional technologies, assessment practices,... Continue Reading →
Friday, October 30, 2026
-
October 30, 2026 -Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Open Educational Pedagogy (Fall 2026)
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Open Educational Pedagogy (Fall 2026)
Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality education. 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 knowledge. When we understand these as two... Continue Reading →
