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SUMMARY:No artificial ingredients! Keeping it real in the age of AI (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a 2026 webinar series on Teaching with AI. Register for the full series. \nEmpowering students to trust their own skills can help foster learning\, agency\, and authenticity in your course. This webinar will explore some tools you can use immediately\, as well as build your confidence as an instructor for new approaches in course assessment. \nOutcomes\n\nDefine “student-generated learning” in the context of authentic assessment and academic integrity.\nIdentify pre-made templates for rubrics\, lesson plans\, and student surveys that can foster student agency and trust.\nIdentify strategies for AI transparency (if AI is used) as it applies to student agency\, creativity\, and academic integrity.\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kathleen Coate. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/no-artificial-ingredients-keeping-it-real-in-the-age-of-ai-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Build Your Course Essentials (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:June 8 – 28\, 2026\nShort Course\nIn this three-week short course you will learn essential strategies for building an effective course with technology (D2L Brightspace). Each module includes two key strategies for student success: \n\nModule 1: Planning to Build and Start Here Module\nModule 2: Welcoming Course Homepage and Grades and Feedback\nModule 3: Accessibility and Effective Assessments\n\nPlus\, you’ll have the opportunity to use a course template to get a quick start on your build! This course is a great for those new to D2L Brightspace. For those with D2L Brightspace experience\, this will be an excellent refresh with new ideas and resources. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Build Your Course Essentials Short Course Introduction Video \nCourse Learning Objectives \n\nUtilize technology to begin developing your courses.\nApply course development strategies to your courses.\nApply instructor presence for engagement and belonging in your courses.\nIncorporate accessibility and equity into your courses.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the course start date. Please add this event to your calendar. \n\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/build-your-course-essentials-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Humanizing Teaching and Learning in an AI World (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a 2026 webinar series on Teaching with AI. Register for the full series. \nAs AI tools become more visible in higher education\, faculty are grappling with how to integrate them without losing what matters most: human connection\, trust\, and meaningful learning. In this 75‑minute interactive webinar\, participants will explore how humanizing teaching practices can guide thoughtful\, ethical\, and effective use of AI in teaching and learning. \nFaculty will leave with practical strategies for using AI to reduce cognitive load\, support timely feedback\, and create space for more meaningful interaction—while maintaining academic integrity\, equity\, and student agency in an AI world. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how humanizing teaching practices support effective learning in an AI‑rich environment\, including how trust\, belonging\, and instructor presence help students use AI responsibly and productively.\nIdentify ways AI tools can be used to support humanizing practices\, such as improving clarity\, accessibility\, feedback\, and instructor availability—without replacing relational teaching or professional judgment.\nApply at least one human‑centered\, AI‑supported teaching strategy that aligns with their discipline\, modality\, and student context while reinforcing transparency\, care\, and student agency.\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Ken Graetz. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/humanizing-teaching-and-learning-in-an-ai-world-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Building the Backbone of Your Course (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This is the first webinar in a three-part series on course design using the New Content Experience (NCE) in D2L Brightspace. The session focuses on how intentional course structure serves as a learning backbone that guides students\, reduces cognitive load\, and clearly communicates expectations. \nWe will examine why structure matters\, explore design choices\, identify common structural pitfalls\, and learn practical strategies to improve wayfinding\, equity\, and the overall student learning experience. Attendees will receive actionable ideas to strengthen the backbone of their course. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify key design principles that support learner navigation and wayfinding\nMake intentional decisions about course structure using NCE tools\nAlign course layout with learner expectations and cognitive load principles\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Beth Jensen. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/building-the-backbone-of-your-course-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Making Zoom Sessions More Accessible and Inclusive (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:We might be used to using Zoom in our work\, but not all of us\, especially our students\, are. In this session\, we’ll look at Zoom reactions\, annotations\, and the whiteboard along with the benefits and barriers of those tools when meeting in Zoom. We’ll also talk about community agreements and how to create norms in communication within our meetings. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/making-zoom-sessions-more-accessible-and-inclusive-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency and the NED - Deans\, HR\, and Administrators (Summer 2026\, Option 1)
DESCRIPTION: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 Deans\, Human Resources professionals\, and Administrators. \nDuring the webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn about the course provider for the Teaching & Learning Competency.\nDiscover the courses offered by the Network for Educational Development.\nHave the opportunity to ask questions about the new course provider.\n\nAudience\nDeans\, Human Resources professionals\, and Administrators. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!\n​\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.\n​\nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.\n​\n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-and-learning-competency-and-the-ned-deans-hr-and-administrators-summer-2026-option-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Analyzing Classroom Data (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:June 1 – June 21\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription\nIn this class\, participants are expected to bring a specific Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Inquiry Question and preliminary literature review of the topic. From there\, participants will explore evidence approaches (e.g.\, quantitative\, qualitative\, and mixed-methods)\, select an appropriate tool from that evidence approach\, determine the parameters of the study\, and create a data collection and analysis plan for their SoTL Research Question. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Welcome to Collecting and Analyzing Data (video\, 2:01 minutes) \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify at least three\, common data collection tools that provide meaningful evidence to SoTL questions.\nMatch a SoTL question to either a quantitative\, qualitative\, or mixed methods approach\nSelect a collection tool from the identified approach\nCreate a plan for collecting evidence to answer a SoTL Question\, applying the selected approach and tool\nIntegrate self-reflection to inform and guide evidence analysis practices\nRevise evidence gathering plan based on self-reflection\, colleague feedback\, and contextual parameters\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, staff\, and Concurrent Enrollment Instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/collecting-and-analyzing-classroom-data-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Teaching Online (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:June 1 – August 2\, 2026\n(No class/Break: June 29 – July 5\, 2026) \nLong Course\nThe Foundations of Teaching Online long course will help faculty build well-designed online experiences for their students\, and deans evaluate online experiences from a student perspective. Participants will learn about quality standards in online course design and the basic principles of backwards design and alignment. In addition\, they will be introduced to strategies that create a welcoming\, accessible\, and collaborative environment where all learners can succeed. \nThe class is split into two groups: a faculty track and a dean track.\nWhile some course experiences will be together\, many assignments will be targeted to different campus roles. \nFrom the Facilitators\n \nDirect link: Welcome to Foundations of Teaching Online Summer 2026 \nCourse Learning Objectives – Faculty Track\n\nAfter completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nConstruct a course schedule with learning objective(s) for each module.\nCreate a partial alignment map with your learning objective(s)\, assessment tool\, and learning activities.\nApply strategies to support equity in your online course.\nUse academic technology tools to build an effective online course.\nCreate accessible course materials such as documents\, webpages\, and media.\n\nSuggested Audience \nMinnesota State faculty\, instructional designers\, technologists\, and other instructional support roles. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the facilitators\, Liz Pauly and Jen Ouelette-Schramm \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the course start date. Please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/foundations-of-teaching-online-for-faculty-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Long Course
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SUMMARY:Empathy by Design (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:June 1 – June 21\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nCourse Overview\nThis online\, asynchronous course is for Minnesota State faculty who want to use evidence‑based strategies to make their courses more human-centered through thoughtful facilitation and design. \nCourse Format\nThe course has no scheduled class meetings. You will work on your own schedule to complete weekly due dates. You may join optional virtual meetings with your facilitator and faculty colleagues. Plan for about 2–4 hours of work each week\, about 10 hours total. \nLearning Experience\nThis is a facilitated\, collaborative course that models humanizing practices you may choose to use in your own teaching. You will learn by doing—interacting with the instructor and colleagues from across Minnesota State in activities that demonstrate humanizing approaches in real time. Throughout the course\, you will: \n\nReview current research and theory on humanizing learning.\nChoose evidence‑based humanizing strategies you want to implement or refine.\nExplore specific tools and techniques that support these strategies and learn how to apply them in your own courses.\n\nBy the End of the Course\nYou will be able to make informed decisions about humanizing instructional strategies. You will also write a clear plan to implement and refine three humanizing strategies in your courses. You will create one strategy using technology\, like D2L Brightspace. \nCourse Learning Objectives \n\nDefine “humanizing” as it relates to online teaching and learning and explain why it’s important. \n\n\nDiscuss research findings connecting humanizing facilitation and course design strategies with online student success. \n\n\nEvaluate three tools and techniques for implementing evidence-based humanizing strategies to your own discipline/course. \n\n\nDevelop a fully articulated implementation plan for introducing or enhancing two to three evidence-based humanizing strategies in your online courses that best fit your teaching style. \n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser  \nCreate\, save and upload Word documents  \nNavigate Microsoft Windows  \nCreate and send an email using your Minnesota State account  \nEvaluate and decide whether or not to use OneDrive  \nPerform basic tasks associated with the following D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Quizzes and Assignments \n\nMaterials Required \nPrior to beginning this course\, you should complete the following activities:  \n\nSelect a course that you’d like to which you’d like to apply these concepts \nContact your campus D2L/IT Helpdesk to create a D2L Brightspace “Sample/Sandbox” Course if you do not have one.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.  \nEstimated Time Commitment \nThe course is designed to be 4-6 hours of work per week to complete.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. \n\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/empathy-by-design-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
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SUMMARY:Accessible Digital Media (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:May 26 – June 14\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \n\nCaptions\, transcripts\, and audio descriptions make multimedia more accessible. They help provide additional access for vision or hearing impairments\, learning disabilities\, noisy environments\, non-fluent speakers\, and others. \nThis short course will help you understand the important definitions surrounding accessible media\, the existing laws and policy standards that help ensure equitable access. The course will show the importance of having accessible features for media as well as effective ways to add audio descriptions\, captions\, and transcripts with our existing technology services. \nEnsuring that all media is accessible is one way to help improve student success and lead to a more equitable delivery for all. \n\nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDescribe the importance of having accessible digital media to support equitable student outcomes. \nCreate and edit effective captions using Kaltura MediaSpace. \nCreate effective transcripts. \n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment Instructors.  \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation \n Request Accommodations\nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. \nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminders Coming:  We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer\, but we suggest you add this event to your calendar. 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/accessible-digital-media-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:The Value of Grades and Alternative Grading Methods (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:What is the value of a grade? What do grades mean? Do faculty and students agree on this? Let’s talk about this and then talk about different grading methods that faculty across the system have tried\, such as contract grading and ungrading. Let’s share with each other what we’ve done and how we’ve done it\, including key resources that have guided us along the way. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/the-value-of-grades-and-alternative-grading-methods-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260312T210227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T131300Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Video Conferencing (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:May 18 – June 7\, 2026\nShort Course\nLearn practical strategies to create equitable and engaging video conferencing classes/meetings. Experience and practice how to model and maintain equitable and accessible spaces in a video conference environment (Zoom\, Teams Meetings\, etc.). \nParticipation in at least 2 of 3 weekly Zoom meetings is required to complete this course. Meeting date/times: \n\nMay 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMay 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nJune 4 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nReflect on the experience of participating in inclusive video conferences.  \nAdopt video conference facilitation techniques that support inclusive teaching methods. \nPractice strategies for maintaining equitable learning spaces during video conferencing sessions. \nApply strategies to support accessible video conferencing sessions. \n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week. \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/inclusive-video-conferencing-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260504T130917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130917Z
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SUMMARY:SoTL Concerns (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar addresses the five most common concerns faculty have about Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Participants will reframe SoTL as curiosity‑driven inquiry grounded in everyday teaching practice and learn practical strategies for starting small\, using existing course data\, and positioning SoTL within institutional expectations. Through examples and actionable guidance\, attendees will leave with increased confidence\, a clearer understanding of SoTL’s value\, and a concrete next step for exploring student learning in their own classrooms. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/sotl-concerns-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Marriott Northwest\, 7025 Northland Dr N\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260114T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194400Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Career Magic: How Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Keep Us Afloat (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve spent a decade or two in the classroom\, you’ve likely settled into a good groove. You know what you’re doing. You’ve seen a lot of stuff. You’ve made it through a global pandemic. Congratulations! Despite all this hard-won wisdom\, however\, you might also feel tired. Maybe a little concerned about your students and the changes you’ve seen in them over the years. Maybe even a little bored. You’re not alone! In this discussion-based webinar\, we will look at the challenges we face as mid-career instructors and how Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) might help spur the curiosity about where our subjects and our students’ experiences intersect. According to Madeline Will and Ileana Najarro in Education Week\, “Culturally responsive teaching means using students’ customs\, characteristics\, experience\, and perspectives as tools for better classroom instruction.” What does the emergence of CRT mean for an instructor with a decade or even two’s worth of experience in the classroom? \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/mid-career-magic-how-culturally-responsive-teaching-can-keep-us-afloat-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20250728T161412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T194131Z
UID:10005416-1777377600-1777381200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with Colleagues (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Our AI Accessibility Journey: From Experience to Action \nThis conversation will focus on these kinds of questions: \n\nWhat has been the experience this year with AI and accessibility? What did we learn from that? What do we want to do in the future based on this learning? \n\n\nWhat is being done differently across campuses in terms of support for accessibility services\, including what technology tools and support services students and faculty have access to. \n\n\nWhat is missing in support of accessibility? \n\n\nWhere are there equity gaps across campuses in the use of accessibility strategies and tools?  \n\n\nHow do we emphasize disability justice and anti-ableist pedagogy as a lens for AI use and accessibility? What work is or is not already done in this area? \n\n\nWhy do we need to focus on accessibility? What are the civil rights issues at play? Education justice?  \n\n\nWhat are the nuances of implementation? Different students need different tools\, scaffolds\, and support. So do faculty! \n\n\nWhat are easy strategies that everyone can use with AI tools we all have access to through the university to easily implement accessibility strategies? For example\, Microsoft Copilot for formatting written directions for student assignments. \n\n\nConversations with Colleagues is a welcoming\, virtual gathering space designed to connect faculty and staff across Minnesota State. Whether you’re joining from your office\, your kitchen table\, or between classes\, bring your lunch and your curiosity as we come together to share ideas\, ask questions\, and learn from one another. \nNote: To prioritize real-time sharing and connection\, these sessions will NOT be recorded. \nEach session begins with a brief 5–10 minute presentation that introduces a timely or thought-provoking topic. From there\, we move into dynamic\, facilitated discussions\, both in small breakout groups and larger conversations\, where participants can explore the topic more deeply\, exchange perspectives\, and discover new approaches to teaching\, learning\, and working in higher education.  \nThis year\, our topics are guided by the Minnesota State Network for Educational Development theme – Empowering Every Learner: Strategies for Universal Access. This focus invites us to reflect on inclusive practices\, accessible learning environments\, and strategies that ensure all students can thrive.  \nThis is more than just a meeting—it’s a chance to:  \n\nLearn something new or see a familiar topic in a fresh light \n\n\nShare your own experiences and insights \n\n\nAsk questions and hear how others are navigating similar challenges \n\n\nBuild relationships and expand your professional network across the system \n\nWe believe that the best ideas often emerge through conversation. Conversations with Colleagues is hosted by faculty and staff from the Minnesota State Educational Development Committee and is open to all who are interested in fostering a culture of collaboration\, innovation\, and mutual support.  \nJoin us—and be part of the conversation.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/conversations-with-colleagues-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260311T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195636Z
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SUMMARY:Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace (Spring 2026) 5
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a repeat of Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace 1\, 2\, 3\, and 4. \nWith the New Content Experience in Content\, instructors can expect a similar experience of the existing creation and editing of course materials\, but with a few changes and new features. Learn more about what’s no longer available\, some commonly asked questions\, and all the changes. \nStudents can also expect new features and some changes to their experience with navigation and interacting with Content. Learn more about the student’s view of the New Content Experience. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions? \n\nContact Network for Educational Development \n\n\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/getting-familiar-with-the-new-content-experience-in-brightspace-spring-2026-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260227T230428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T230428Z
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SUMMARY:Worked Examples and Multimedia Learning Theory (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Worked Examples are powerful methods for promoting understanding when novice learners are acquiring new skills. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the research around using Worked Examples and discuss the multimedia design principles that are most associated with creating effective Worked Examples. Participants are encouraged to bring assignments they would like to convert into Worked Examples for discussion during the webinar. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/worked-examples-and-multimedia-learning-theory-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20251203T182147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T182220Z
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SUMMARY:OER Librarian Community of Practice (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Discuss and share with librarian colleagues accessibility in the wake of Title II changes \nRegistration Required\nRegister for the April OER Librarian COP to receive the Zoom information. \nContact\nContact facilitator Etta Thornburg with questions.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-librarian-community-of-practice-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20251015T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T150728Z
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SUMMARY:Grade Smarter Not Harder (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:April 13 – May 3\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nImproving your assessments can do more than just measure what students know. It can also boost learning and save you time in the long run. In this short course\, you’ll learn how to:\n\nApply key principles of validity and reliability\nWrite effective quiz and test questions\nReview and revise your own assessments to support equity\n\nYou’ll also explore tools in D2L Brightspace to:\n\nStrengthen test security\nGive meaningful feedback using the Quizzes tool\n\nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply principles of effective assessments to developing test questions.\nImplement strategies to improve test security.\nUtilize different methods of feedback on assessments.\n\nKey Topics include:\n\nMotivation: This course focuses on assessment strategies for boosting motivation to promote academic honesty.\nAlignment: Use alignment to boost assessment reliability and validity and build motivation.\nRetrieval Practice: A teaching method that uses quizzing for enhancing learning and motivation.\nWriting Effective Questions: Multiple choice\, true false are explored\, and extension materials for addressing additional question types are offered.\nQuizzes: Focus on D2L Brightspace Quizzes features including question pools\, sections\, security features\, feedback options\, and more!\n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser  \nCreate\, save and upload Word documents  \nNavigate Microsoft Windows  \nCreate and send an email using your Minnesota State account  \nEvaluate and decide whether or not to use OneDrive  \nPerform basic tasks associated with the following D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Quizzes and Assignments \n\nMaterials Required\nPrior to beginning this course\, you should complete the following activities:  \n\nSelect a course and related assessments to which you’d like to apply these concepts \nContact your campus D2L/IT Helpdesk to create a D2L Brightspace “Sample/Sandbox” Course if you do not have one.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.\n \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminders Coming:  We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer\, but we suggest you add this event to your calendar. 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/grade-smarter-not-harder-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260114T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194351Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Powerful Feedback in the D2L Assignments Folder (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:he Assignments folder in D2L is the place where students can turn in written work\, most commonly essays. In this interactive webinar\, we’ll look at the Assignments tool and the ways we use it to give feedback that is both useful to students and a way of connecting with them. Come ready to share what you do\, or to simply participate in the discussion. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/giving-powerful-feedback-in-the-d2l-assignments-folder-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20250626T133944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T134418Z
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SUMMARY:Say Hi to AI: Getting Started with Copilot (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Say Hi to AI: Getting Started with Copilot\nJoin us for a short\, 30-minute session to learn about Microsoft Copilot—an AI tool available to everyone at Minnesota State. You’ll get a quick overview of how Copilot can help you work smarter. We’ll show you how to sign in with your StarID\, give tips for writing good prompts\, and explain how Copilot protects your data and ideas. We’ll also touch on other AI tools like Zoom AI Companion. \nAccommodations \n\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact Elizabeth Harsma or Stephen Kelly \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/say-hi-to-ai-getting-started-with-copilot-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260216T154624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T154624Z
UID:10005517-1775473200-1775476800@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Choosing Technology Purposefully to Support UDL (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:When selected intentionally\, technology can expand student engagement\, agency\, and inclusion. This session helps participants move beyond convenient technology choices and toward purposeful use that aligns with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and equity-minded teaching. Explore how to choose technology that expands student possibilities rather than limiting them. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Rachel Daley. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/choosing-technology-purposefully-to-support-udl-spring-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20260312T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T185350Z
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SUMMARY:OER Learning Circles: Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2026 OER Learning Circles\nMay 4 – June 14\, 2026\nApply by April 3 \nCollaborate with other Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. \nThere are 5 Project Types:\n\n\n\nRedesign a course around OER.\nCreate ancillary materials to complement an existing OER.\nAuthor a primary course resource.\nOER Course Update – update an OER course that was previously redesigned in an OER Learning Circle cohort (at least 4 years ago).\nOER Legacy Project – instructors thinking of retiring soon can use this as a chance to preserve wisdom and share their expertise for future faculty and students.\n\n\n\nIn addition to virtual weekly meetings\, OER Learning Circles will utilize a D2L Brightspace course to support faculty and will take place over an eleven week period. \nCompensation\nParticipants receive compensation in the form of release credit equivalency (RCE) of $1750 in combined salary and fringe.* \n*Minnesota State University\, Mankato faculty receive compensation in 2.5 duty days. \nInvite a high school Concurrent Enrollment instructor partner\nMinnesota State faculty who collaborate with high school instructors in one of our Concurrent Enrollment (CE) programs can invite their CE partner to participate with them on their OER Learning Circle project. Only the Minnesota State faculty partner needs to apply using the link below. A separate form for the CE partner will be available after applying. \nSustainability\nThe OER Learning Circle Leaders cohort is available to those who have already completed an OER Learning Circles cohort and wish to bring the program to their campus. \nApply for OER Learning Circles or Learning Circle Leaders\n\n\nVisit the OER Learning Circle page in the OER Community Site to read more about the:\n\nOverview and compensation\nProject types\nExpectations and application process\n\n\nComplete the Online Application Form no later than April 3\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted.\nQuestions?\nKaren Pikula\nMinnesota State OER Learning Circle Coordinator
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-learning-circles-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T133749
CREATED:20250814T141642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T141642Z
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SUMMARY:OER Community Conversations: April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Educators Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits\nKatie Klopfleisch and Elizabeth Kellett\nInver Hills Community College\n \nJoin Katie and Elizabeth as they discuss their book Educator Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits. \nAbout the Book\nFaculty and tutors have long known that many students are capable of earning a college degree\, but executive function issues—like time management\, lack of meta-cognitive awareness and confusion about class expectation get in the way. It can be difficult to help students develop executive functioning skills while also delivering course content. The book Educator Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits provides downloadable\, customizable resources for faculty and tutors to help them incorporate study skills into assignments\, lectures and class activities so students simultaneously learn content and study skills. \nAbout the Presenters\nKathryn Klopfleisch and Elizabeth Kellett teach at Inver Hills Community College in Minnesota. Kathryn has worked in higher education for a little over thirty years now. Her degrees are in English and Adult Literacy and she teaches English\, reading and study skills. She has written a study skills book geared for students\, and has collaborated with liberal and technical faculty to provide direct study skills instruction and curriculum for students. Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience teaching English at all levels\, including many years of writing center work. She’s seen first-hand how assisting students with executive functioning skills can help them to achieve their goals. \n\nOpen Educational Resource (OER) Community Conversations are open forum conversations for all to share\, discuss\, and learn from colleagues in the Minnesota State OER community. Hosted by Karen Pikula\, the OER Faculty Development Coordinator\, these conversations are virtual\, hour-long meetings held twice per semester and feature a guest speaker on a topic of interest. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact Karen Pikula. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-community-conversations-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes Through Feedback (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:As faculty\, our role extends beyond delivering course content—we are also essential in helping students consolidate knowledge into long-term memory. However\, without effective feedback\, students’ metacognitive awareness may remain inaccurate\, leading to overconfidence and a disconnect between perceived and actual learning (Agarwal & Bain\, 2019).  This webinar will introduce two evidence-based forms of feedback—elaborative feedback and correct answer feedback—that have been shown to enhance student learning. Participants will also gain practical strategies to incorporate additional feedback into their teaching practices\, ultimately fostering deeper learning and student success. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Ann Lichliter. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/enhancing-student-learning-outcomes-through-feedback-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State REFLECT Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Learning Community\n2026-2028 Cohort\nThe Minnesota State REFLECT program brings together faculty from across disciplines\, institutions\, and experience to participate in a 2-year Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) faculty learning community. \nMinnesota State REFLECT scholars are supported as they develop\, implement\, and present research results at a conference. Participants will meet for a fall retreat and then monthly (September – December and January – April) to continue progress\, share ideas\, collaborate\, and to obtain consultation and support. Project data will be collected in fall of the second year of the program. \nParticipants will receive financial compensation in the form of release credit equivalency (RCE) of $3500 in combined salary and fringe each year. \nMinnesota State REFLECT focuses on SoTL specific to the context of a faculty member’s classroom and the relationship between their teaching and their student’s experiences and learning. The program does not support instrument development\, discipline-based education research\, or program review. \nApply\nVisit the SoTL REFLECT page in the NED Resource Site to learn more about how to apply. \nApplications are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 1\, 2026. \n Apply for Minnesota State REFLECT\n  \nLearn More\n\nView virtual poster sessions from previous Minnesota State REFLECT projects\nRead more about the history of Minnesota State REFLECT\nView the SoTL page on the NED Resource Site\n\nQuestions?\nContact Amy Jo Swing.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/minnesota-state-reflect-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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SUMMARY:Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace (Spring 2026) 3
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a repeat of Getting familiar with the New Content Experience in Brightspace 1 and 2 \nWith the New Content Experience in Content\, instructors can expect a similar experience of the existing creation and editing of course materials\, but with a few changes and new features. Learn more about what’s no longer available\, some commonly asked questions\, and all the changes. \nStudents can also expect new features and some changes to their experience with navigation and interacting with Content. Learn more about the student’s view of the New Content Experience. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions? \n\nContact Network for Educational Development \n\n\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/getting-familiar-with-the-new-content-experience-in-brightspace-spring-2026-3/
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency and the NED - MSCF Probationary Faculty (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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 faculty. \nDuring the webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn about the new course provider for the Teaching & Learning Competency.\nDiscover the courses offered by the Network for Educational Development.\nHave the opportunity to ask questions about the new course provider.\n\nAudience\nMSCF probationary faculty \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!\n​\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.\n​\nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.\n​\n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-and-learning-competency-and-the-ned-mscf-probationary-faculty-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Classroom Inquiry and IRB (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:March 30 – April 19\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription\nParticipants will review Scholarship of Teaching (SoTL) premises to generate an inquiry question and a study outline grounded by consideration of equity and ethics. In doing so\, participants will review what counts as valid and reliable data and two major approaches to make sense of different inquiries. \nCourse Learning Objectives:\n\nIdentify and describe the point and principles of a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework.\nDetermine what counts as a research question; and in turn determine what counts as a SoTL-based research question.\nUnderstand the ethical underpinnings and the historical examples that imbue the point of Institutional Review Boards and how this influences the determination of what counts as an ethical research question.\nIdentify and describe common strategies to observe certain data (e.g.\, notes\, surveys\, tests\, behaviors) with consideration to validity and reliability.\nIdentify and describe two major study approaches; and determine the most suitable study approach for an inquiry.\nAddress an issue of educational equity by generating a research question and drafting a study outline to answer the question.\n\nLearning Plan\nModule 1 \n\nActivities guide participants to narrow SoTL questions\nIntroduction to Ethical Human Subject Research and identification of training resources\n\nModule 2 \n\nDesign study plan\nexplore existing evidence tools within literature\nConnect with local IRB resources or explore external IRB options\n\nModule 3 \n\nIdentify 1 or 2 evidence tools for SoTL study or create a tool for piloting\nConnect data analysis plan to SoTL questions and evidence tools\nArticulate a research study plan\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.\n \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team. \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminders Coming:  We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer\, but we suggest you add this event to your calendar. 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/classroom-inquiry-and-irb-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Teaching with Video Technologies (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:March 30 – April 19\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nThis course will help you design instructional videos that support student learning. Using technology tools available to everyone in Minnesota State\, you will create short\, engaging\, and accessible videos that build instructor presence and invite active learning. You will learn to align your video design with learning goals\, apply effective production practices\, and integrate equity and accessibility to support all students. \nFrom the Facilitator\n\n\n\n  \nDirect Link: Welcome to Teaching with Video Technologies \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nAlign instructional video design with learning theory.\nIntegrate equity and accessibility practices in video-based learning.\nApply effective production principles to an instructional video.\nImplement active learning with video technologies.\n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser\nPerform basic tasks associated with Zoom\, Kaltura MediaSpace\, and D2L Brightspace.\n\nMaterials Required \nAccess to your Minnesota State Zoom and Kaltura MediaSpace accounts. \nParticipants should have access to their own D2L Brightspace course (sandbox or development are acceptable) to practice using the available course tools and features. Contact your campus D2L/IT Helpdesk to create a D2L Brightspace “Sample/Sandbox” Course if you do not have one. \nSuggested Audience \nFaculty\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors\, or any staff who uses video and wants to learn more.  \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminders Coming:  We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer\, but we suggest you add this event to your calendar. 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-video-technologies-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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