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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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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:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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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: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
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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:20260601
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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. \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 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 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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Teaching Online for Deans (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. \nCourse Learning Objectives – Dean Track\n\nAfter completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe key components of quality course design\nCompare two different sets of online course evaluation standards\nEvaluate a course for alignment\nEvaluate a course for evidence of humanizing strategies and student-friendly navigation\nDemonstrate ability to use D2L and academic technology tools through practice and/or review of examples/best practices\nIdentify elements that improve the accessibility of course materials including documents\, webpages\, and media\n\nSuggested Audience \nMinnesota State college and university deans. \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 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 course start date. Please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/foundations-of-teaching-online-for-deans-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Long Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
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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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T111500
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
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SUMMARY:Accessible Course Documents (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:June 15 – July 5\, 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-course-documents-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency: Weeklong Intensive (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Dates June 22 to June 26\, 2026\n\nIn-Person: You must attend all week\, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday\nLocation: Central Lakes College Brainerd\, MN\nThis weeklong intensive course fulfills\, in part\, the Teaching and Learning Competency requirements. The requirements apply to Minnesota State college faculty completing the System Procedure 3.32.1\, Part 8. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe weeklong intensive is Monday through Friday \n\n\nAn online course course is used for submission\, feedback\, and evaluation of course projects \n\n\nTake the intensive to complete 6 courses (Competencies 1\, 2\, and 3). \n\nPhilosophy of Community and Technical Education is only offered online asynchronously (Competency 4).\n\nFree! The intensive is provided at no cost\, however faculty are responsible for their own travel\, meals\, lodging\, etc. expenses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinnesota State college faculty completing the System Procedure 3.32.1\, Part 8 Teaching and Learning Competencies. \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?\nPlease contact the Network for Educational Development. \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. \nParticipants must register and attend the full week. \nRegistration opens March 15\, 2026 and closes June 8\, 2026
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-and-learning-competency-weeklong-intensive-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Equity and Technology (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:July 6 – 26\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription\nLearn to apply an equity lens to your teaching with technology. This course is an introduction to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an equity framework. Explore ways to design courses that address access\, accessibility\, as well as equitable learning outcomes. \nIn this course\, we take a broad view of teaching – whether you are in the classroom\, workshop/lab\, providing customer service\, training a new employee\, or coordinating student clubs – teaching happens all the time! All faculty\, non-teaching faculty\, and staff are welcome to join this course and envision how teaching and technology can be re-designed through an equity lens. \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDistinguish between access\, accessibility\, and equity in relation to\nteaching and working with technology.\nDefine universal design for learning (UDL) and its connections with\nculturally responsive teaching in your own words.\nAnalyze the technology used in a teaching or work activity through an\nequity lens.\nApply UDL and its connections to culturally responsive teaching to a\nworking/learning activity or assessment.\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 \nSet up\, Attend\, and Participate in Zoom gatherings \nPerform basic tasks associated with the following D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Quizzes\, Surveys\, Discussion\, and Assignments \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. \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/equity-and-technology-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI Course (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:July 13 – August 2\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nThis 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 of the workshop participants will be provided with additional resources to explore topics further on their own.  \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nCraft content\, a learning activity\, an assessment\, or an instructional process that supports AI literacy.\nCreate content\, a learning activity\, an assessment\, or an instructional process that incorporates or resists generative AI tools.\nIncorporate equitable teaching practices into content\, a learning activity\, an assessment\, or an instructional process.\n\nSuggested Audience\nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, and Faculty Developers/Trainers\, Assessment Coordinators\, Institutional Researchers. \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. \nEstimated Time Commitment\nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week. \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. 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/teaching-with-ai-course-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T121500
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SUMMARY:Creating Instructional Materials with AI: From Static Artifacts to Interactive Agents (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a 2026 webinar series on Teaching with AI. Register for the full series. \nThis 75 minute workshop is divided into two halves. In the first half\, participants learn to prompt for the creation of traditional materials (e.g.\, study guides\, case studies\, or rubrics). In the second half\, these materials are transformed into a dynamic knowledge base for a Microsoft 365 Copilot agent. This transition allows faculty to create interactive “learning coaches” that are grounded in their specific course content\, ensuring that AI serves as an extension of the instructor’s pedagogical intent. \nOutcomes\n\nPrompt for Production: Utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate traditional instructional materials.\nConstruct a Knowledge Base: Upload generated instructional artifacts into the Copilot agent builder to serve as a grounded\, cited source of information for student queries.\nConfigure Interactive Instructions: Define specific “Instructional Personas” (e.g.\, a Socratic tutor) for their AI agents to facilitate “Productive Struggle” and active student engagement.\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 Andrew Chen. \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/creating-instructional-materials-with-ai-from-static-artifacts-to-interactive-agents-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice II (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:July 20 – August 9\, 2026\nShort Course\nDisability Justice II: Intersectional identities\, action\, and justice\nDescription\nIn this course\, we focus on an intersectional framework centering disabled Black\, brown\, indigenous\, and people of color and builds on foundational disability justice topics in the context of higher education to move equity awareness into equity action. Advance your knowledge from Disability Justice I or build on other prior learning and experiences.  \nIn the short course\, you can expect to create documents and/or find ways to apply your learning right away\, including options like:  \n\nReflect on your own identities and ongoing learning in disability justice. \nCurate tools and resources to support a disability justice action or advocacy plan that center disability and race. \nTake action and create an advocacy plan that increases access in meaningful ways from a disability justice perspective\, for example: \nDraft an email/letter to a decision maker advocating for a change through multiple means of communication\, i.e.\, email\, letter\, conversation\, etc. \nPlan ways to re-design a space\, communications\, documents\, media\, and/or \nEngage in collective action that centers disabled Black\, brown\, indigenous and people of color in disability rights actions. \n\nCourse Learning Objectives:\nBy the end of this short course\, participants will be able to: \n\nLink historical beliefs\, actions\, and spaces to current barriers in higher education. \nConnect disability justice and antiracism advocacy at national\, community\, and campus levels.\nCreate an action plan for disability justice advocacy. \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 the 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\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/disability-justice-ii-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Equity 101 (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:July 27 – August 16\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis short course is sequentially designed to encourage reflection about the structural conditions that inform who we are and how we relate to others. \n\nModule 1 explores our individual position within the historical and systemic structures of privilege and oppression\, and how those affect our values and worldview (especially as they relate to education and academic achievement).\nModule 2 considers the social component by turning our reflection outwards onto the identities of our students and institutions.\nModule 3 encourages us to use our newly acquired self-awareness to examine the effect of inequitable policies and practices in our classrooms and campuses\, and to build a professional development plan to continue developing our equity lens.\n\nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this course\, participants should be able to: \n\n\nEstablish shared terminology surrounding equity and inclusion. \n\n\nDescribe characteristics of equity minded person. \n\n\nEstablish a shared framework for understanding systemic privilege and oppression. \n\n\nDevelop skills to reflect on your own identity\, worldview\, and practices\, in order to uncover assumptions and practices that are inequitable. \n\n\nIdentify individual and institutional threats to equity. \n\n\nBuild an action plan for relentless reflection\, lifelong learning\, and measurable milestones at the individual\, departmental\, and institutional levels. \n\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, staff\, 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 \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 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 course start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/equity-101-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
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SUMMARY:Grade Smarter Not Harder (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:August 3 – 23\, 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-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:OER Learning Circles: Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2026 OER Learning Circles\nSeptember 14 – November 29\, 2026\nApply by August 14 \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 August 14\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted. Form will open July 15. \nQuestions?\nKaren Pikula\nMinnesota State OER Learning Circle Coordinator
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-learning-circles-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T133000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Made Manageable: Tools and Templates for Reviewing Digital Course Content
DESCRIPTION:Keeping digital course materials accessible can feel overwhelming—especially when content changes from term to term. In this webinar\, faculty will learn a simple\, sustainable approach to planning\, tracking\, and documenting accessibility reviews using customizable Microsoft Word templates. Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately adapt for their own courses. \nOutcomes\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common types of digital course materials that should be regularly reviewed for accessibility.\nUse provided Microsoft Word templates to build a personalized plan for tracking accessibility checks and updates.\nDevelop a manageable\, ongoing workflow for maintaining accessibility as course content evolves.\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 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/accessibility-made-manageable-tools-and-templates-for-reviewing-digital-course-content/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013110Z
UID:10005558-1789563600-1789567200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Small Steps toward Equity through Pedagogical Shifts​
DESCRIPTION:This 30‑minute session explores how small\, intentional pedagogical shifts can advance equity in everyday teaching practice. Using the lens of Critical Open Educational Practices with examples\, faculty will examine how course materials \,instructional choices\, and assessment practices can either reduce or reinforce barriers for students.​ \nRather than focusing on large‑scale redesigns\, this session highlights incremental\, feasible actions—such as improving instructional accessibility\, inviting student voice through open practices\, and using AI tools responsibly—that collectively move learning environments toward greater equity\, inclusion\, and transparency. \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/small-steps-toward-equity-through-pedagogical-shifts/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20251007T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T202936Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nSeptember 24-25\, 2026\nLearn more at MinnState.edu/NEDconference. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/2026-ned-teaching-and-learning-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference (in-person),Conference (online)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20251007T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T203020Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nSeptember 24-25\, 2026\nLearn more at MinnState.edu/NEDconference. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/2026-ned-teaching-and-learning-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference (in-person),Conference (online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013105Z
UID:10005554-1790848800-1790850600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Regular and Substantive Interaction
DESCRIPTION:This session breaks down Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI): what it means\, why it’s required in distance learning\, and how to build it into your course design. You will reflect on your existing practices and explore new strategies that go beyond compliance to create more engaging\, equitable\, and human online experiences. No prior knowledge of RSI is needed. New and experienced faculty are welcome. \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/introduction-to-regular-and-substantive-interaction/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013103Z
UID:10005553-1792497600-1792501200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Formats: UDL\, YuJa\, and Yu
DESCRIPTION: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 to their own course materials using YuJa Panorama\, followed by collaborative reflection and shared insights. \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/alternative-formats-udl-yuja-and-yu/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T014340Z
UID:10005560-1792753200-1792755000@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:AI: Strategies for Instructors​
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFocusing on curiosity\, productive struggle\, alignment\, and personalized student check‑ins\, the session moves beyond “Should we use AI?” to *“How can we teach effectively with it today?” Participants will see classroom‑ready examples\, ethical AI use strategies\, and sample prompts they can apply immediately to support student learning and streamline instructional work. \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/ai-strategies-for-instructors/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013100Z
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SUMMARY:Filling Potholes: Creating Assessments that Matter
DESCRIPTION:Creating a powerful learning experience that aligns with equitable teaching practices involves assuring students believe they matter: that they matter in the class community itself and that they are completing work that matters. In this webinar\, participants will learn how mattering aligns with authentic assessment practices and the process for creating an authentic assessment. \nOutcomes\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify the intersection between authentic assessment and mattering\nExamine ways to create authentic assessments that matter to students\nCreate an authentic assessment to meet a course learning outcome solving a real-world problem\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 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. \n 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/filling-potholes-creating-assessments-that-matter/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013112Z
UID:10005557-1793962800-1793964600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:AI: Humanizing the Thought Partner
DESCRIPTION:AI: Humanizing the Thought Partner focuses on how instructors can help students use Copilot not as a shortcut\, but as a critical companion that strengthens thinking\, learning\, and integrity. As AI tools become easier to access\, students often default to asking for answers or full drafts—reducing productive struggle\, originality\, and meaningful engagement with ideas. \nIn this 25‑minute webinar\, we explore a more intentional alternative: teaching students to use AI as an editor\, questioner\, and challenger rather than a content generator. Using examples from student research assignments\, we illustrate prompting strategies that promote inquiry\, iteration\, and ownership\, and model how AI can support deeper learning without replacing human thinking. \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/ai-humanizing-the-thought-partner/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T030016
CREATED:20260417T013107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013755Z
UID:10005556-1796383800-1796385600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Small Tweaks\, Big Impact: Supporting New Faculty Communication
DESCRIPTION:Teaching is more than content delivery—it is emotional and relational work.\nFeeling confident one day and discouraged the next is normal\, especially when teaching in a new role or context. These moments are not signs of failure; they are opportunities for awareness and adjustment. This session will provide opportunities for you to reflect on your experiences as a new faculty member\, and to provide options for tweaking how you communicate with students across the various components of your course. \nOutcomes:\n\nDescribe common patterns experienced by faculty and how they contribute to student concerns and faculty workload\nApply simple\, low‑effort adjustments to mindset\, syllabi\, assignments\, and assessments that meaningfully improve teaching practices.\nUnderstand students as people and adopt relationship‑centered practices that foster trust\, belonging\, and engagement.\n\nAll new faculty are invited to participate. This session will be especially relevant for faculty who are new to teaching or new to full-time teaching and/or are teaching in a new format or context. \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/small-tweaks-big-impact-supporting-new-faculty-communication/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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