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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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SUMMARY:UDL Starts with the Syllabus (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Our syllabus is our introduction to our students. Making adjustments to the tone and presentation of our syllabus can be a very good way of engaging with our students immediately\, and this sets a good foundation for their future learning. After a short introduction to UDL and the Accessible Syllabus\, we’ll spend our time reviewing syllabi and giving each other feedback to get each of us started in revamping our materials\, while making sure that we stay authentic to our personal style. Please bring a syllabus to work with. \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 facilitator\, Suzanne Szucs. \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/udl-starts-with-the-syllabus-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T121500
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SUMMARY:From Awareness to Action: Building Disability Justice Advocacy Plans in Higher Education (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on how we are translating disability justice and antiracist commitments into practical advocacy\, redesign\, and collective action. It will emphasize personal examples of action planning that center disabled Black\, brown\, Indigenous\, and people of color and ask us to attempt to move beyond individual awareness toward institutional change\, shared responsibility\, and sustained accountability. \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/from-awareness-to-action-building-disability-justice-advocacy-plans-in-higher-education-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T160000
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SUMMARY:Accessible Course Prep Workshop (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Get your courses ready for fall. Learn simple ways to make your materials more accessible.\nIn this half-day workshop on Zoom\, you will: \n\nReview your course materials for accessibility\nFind common issues in documents\, videos\, and audio\nGet tools and resources to make improvements\n\nAfter a short presentation\, you’ll have time to work on your own courses with expert support. \nSession Options\nJoin one or both virtual sessions on August 10. Each session starts with a 30-minute presentation\, followed by work time. \n\nPart 1 (1:00–2:30 p.m.): Documents and files\nPart 2 (2:30–4:00 p.m.): Audio and video\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/accessible-course-prep-workshop-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260422T134250Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260630T195500Z
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SUMMARY:Regular and Substantive Interaction (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:August 31 – September 20\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nEnhance your teaching toolkit with this 3-week course focused on regular and substantive interaction (What is regular and substantive interaction?). You’ll apply equitable practices and technology tools to support student-instructor interaction. Whether you teach online\, or you’d like to bring more interaction into your in-person courses\, this course will help you support inclusion and enhance your teaching effectiveness. \nNote: This description was generated by Microsoft Copilot\, edited by humans. \nCourse Learning Objectives \n\nArticulate the learning benefits of instructor/teacher presence through regular and substantive interaction.\nApply equitable teaching practices to your course through regular and substantive interaction best practices.\nUse technology tools to support and document regular and substantive interaction.\n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser \nCreate\, save\, and upload documents\nCreate and send an email using your Minnesota State account \nNavigate and use Microsoft 365 apps like Word\, PowerPoint\, and Forms\nAttend and participate in Zoom meetings\nCreate\, edit\, caption\, and share video or audio content with Kaltura Media Space tools\nPerform basic tasks associated with D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Quizzes\, Surveys\, Discussion\, and Assignments\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors. Administrators and Directors with interest in supporting faculty with regular and substantive interaction may also have interest in this course. \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. \nReminder Coming:  We use the email address you provide to send a calendar appointment to remind you of the start date of this short course.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/regular-and-substantive-interaction-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260617T191423Z
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SUMMARY:NED Partnership Workshop: QM – Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 11 – October 9\, 2026\nShort Course\nJoin a 4-week NED partnership workshop offered through Quality Matters (QM). \nQM: Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies– Participants in this workshop will learn about several different theories of learning and how teaching strategies based on those theories can promote learning. \nFormat:\nThe partnership workshop includes synchronous and asynchronous experiences. The Zoom sessions offer opportunity to connect and collaborate with Minnesota State colleagues. \n\nZoom Meeting 1 – September 11\, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nComplete the QM Workshop – Wednesday\, September 16 to Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 (2 weeks\, asynchronous online\, hosted in their platform\, 7 hours per week estimated time)\nZoom Meeting 2  – Friday October 9\, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nDescribe characteristics of learning theories.\nDescribe teaching strategies based on learning theories.\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?   \nPlease contact the Network for Educational Development. \n\nHow to Register\n1. IMPORTANT PRE-REGISTRATION STEP\nLog in or create your MyQM account – this will ensure access to the partnership workshop on their platform. \n2. REGISTER BELOW\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join. \nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nNote: Registration ends September 2\, 2026 to facilitate enrollment in QM’s platform and QM requires a minimum of 10 participants to run this workshop.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/ned-partnership-workshop-qm-connecting-learning-theories-to-your-teaching-strategies-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
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SUMMARY:NED Partnership Workshop: OLC – Applying the Neuro\, Cognitive\, and Learning Sciences to Instructional Design (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 11 – October 9\, 2026\nShort Course\nJoin a 4-week NED partnership workshop offered by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC). \nOLC: Applying the Neuro\, Cognitive\, and Learning Sciences to Instructional Design – Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the neuro\, cognitive\, and learning sciences and how they can be applied to instructional design. \nFormat:\nThe partnership workshop includes synchronous and asynchronous experiences. The Zoom sessions offer opportunity to connect and collaborate with Minnesota State colleagues. \n\nZoom Meeting 1 – September 11\, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nComplete the QLC Workshop – Monday September 16 to Sunday October 11\, 2026 (4 weeks\, asynchronous online\, hosted in their platform\, 8 hours per week estimated time)\nZoom Meeting 2  – Friday October 9\, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nCritique instructional design theories\nExplain the connection between attention\, memory\, and learning\nDifferentiate between extraneous\, intrinsic\, and germane cognitive load\nDevelop innovative course content\, engaging activities\, diverse assessments\, multi-modality feedback\, and effective evaluation\nApply neuro\, cognitive\, and learning science-based practices to instructional design\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?   \nPlease contact the Network for Educational Development. \n\nHow to Register\n1. IMPORTANT PRE-REGISTRATION STEP\nLog in or create your OLC account – this will ensure access to the partnership workshop on their platform. \n2. REGISTER BELOW\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join. \nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nNote: Registration ends September 2\, 2026 to facilitate enrollment in OLC’s platform
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/ned-partnership-workshop-olc-applying-the-neuro-cognitive-and-learning-sciences-to-instructional-design-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T110000
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SUMMARY:10 Small Steps You Can Take to Support RSI in Your Courses (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:What exactly is Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and what does it mean for your online courses? This webinar will present an overview of RSI along with concrete\, practical\, small steps you can take right now to support your students. Among the topics covered will be simple strategies for communication\, feedback and monitoring student progress. Time will be provided for participants to share their own strategies with the group. \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 Liz Pauly \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/10-small-steps-you-can-take-to-support-rsi-in-your-courses-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20260630T180344Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Course for Student Learning (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 8 – 27\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription \nIn this course\, we will review and enhance the design of your course to support student learning. We will focus on the key strategy of alignment. Alignment ensures that course content\, activities\, and assessments are directly connected to the learning objectives. This approach assures that students have the necessary materials\, practice opportunities\, and tools to effectively achieve and demonstrate the desired learning outcomes. \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDevelop measurable module objectives. \nSelect assessment tools\, learning materials\, and learning activities that align with course and module objectives. \nExplore various teaching and learning tools that align with a course design. \nCreate a course alignment map for one module. \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 outline to use \nSelect module to use \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 \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. \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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/designing-your-course-for-student-learning-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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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:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T110000
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SUMMARY:Executive Function\, Self-Regulated Learning and RSI in Online Learning (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to be successful in online courses? Today’s students manage complex demands related to planning\, organization\, time management\, self-monitoring\, and persistence. This webinar explores the relationship between executive function\, self-regulated learning (SRL)\, and Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI) and examines how these concepts influence student engagement and success in online courses. \nDrawing on research from learning science and online education\, participants will explore how intentional course design and meaningful instructor presence can support learners’ executive-function and self-regulation skills. The session will provide practical strategies for reducing cognitive load\, strengthening student engagement\, and designing online learning experiences that are supportive\, equitable\, and conducive to student success. \n\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! \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 Liz Pauly. \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/executive-function-self-regulated-learning-and-rsi-in-online-learning-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260630T185726Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry and Inclusive Teaching FLC (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 14 – November 8\, 2026\nFaculty Learning Community\nDescription\nIn this course\, faculty will come together in community to explore culturally responsive teaching practices. CRP is grounded in evidence-based strategies that: \n\nDraw on the knowledge and skill our students bring to the classroom\,\nCreate supportive relationships that allow students to take learning risks\, and\nPrepare students to challenge barriers to their full flourishing.\nIn this learning community course we will give and get support for deepening our CRP practices.\n\nCommunity Expectations\n\nEngage with supporting materials (articles\, videos\, websites)\nAttend learning community Zoom sessions\nContribute to 5 asynchronous discussions\nSubmit a final Action Plan\n\nParticipant Learning Outcomes\nThrough engaging in the work of the training\, faculty will be able to: \n\nDefine key concepts related to addressing structural racism and white supremacy in higher education policy and practice\, including the role of ongoing self-inquiry. \nEvaluate your own equitable teaching practices with a focus on mindset\, culture of care\, and learning environment.  \nApply self-inquiry and research-informed strategies to develop inclusive outcomes\, materials\, and engaging learning activities. \nThrough self-inquiry\, analyze practices that support equitable learning environments\, assessments\, and grading.  \nIdentify ways to measure effectiveness of equitable teaching practices using data and critical self-reflection. \n\nPreview the Course\nYou can preview a public version of the Faculty Learning Community curriculum before registering. \nGoals\nIncrease student success and decrease equity gaps by supporting our work to: \n\ndraw on the knowledge and skill our students bring into the classroom\,\ncreate supportive relationships that allow students to take learning risks\,\ninvestigate how our own biases and assumptions show up in our teaching practice\, and\ncreate more equitable classrooms\n\nLocation \nIn addition to synchronous meetings hosted via Zoom\, this learning community is hosted and facilitated using the 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. \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/self-inquiry-and-inclusive-teaching-flc-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T211426Z
CREATED:20260723T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T211426Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with H5P Series (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with H5P Series\nFeaturing: Lesley Allan (Instructional Designer\, M State) \nWhat is H5P?\nH5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions\, drag and drop\, image hotspot\, timeline\, virtual tour\, branching scenario\, and more.   \nThe Teaching with H5P Series explores equitable teaching methods and H5P.  \nWhat to expect?\nEach session will feature a Minnesota State colleague who will:  \n\nShare 2-3 specific examples of how they use H5P \n\n\nDiscuss how H5P supports equitable teaching \n\nParticipants will take away:  \n\nIdeas for using H5P in their own courses \n\n\nOpportunities to join the H5P Community and re-use/remix the shared H5P examples  \n\nHow to participate?\nAsynchronously\nJoin the community on Microsoft Teams: SO-H5P-Team for conversations and recordings  \nSynchronously\nJoin the monthly meetings in Zoom\, third Tuesdays\, 11am\, Central Time (30 minutes). \n\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. \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/teaching-with-h5p-series-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T161500
DTSTAMP:20260720T192407Z
CREATED:20260720T192407Z
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SUMMARY:Humanizing Teaching and Learning in an AI World (Fall 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-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260630T185723Z
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SUMMARY:Equity and Advising (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 21 – October 11\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis asynchronous 3-week course is offered for the purpose of providing both academic and faculty advisors with the information and resources necessary to increase equity and inclusion in their work. Participants will engage in a series of activities including\, but not limited to discussion\, case study analyses\, and action planning. Participants will leave with a plan to implement equitable change(s) within their advising practice and or unit. Ultimately\, the intent is that participants to not only have a plan upon completion but leave with the doors open to continue one’s diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) growth and journey. \nCourse Learning Objectives:\n\nDescribe characteristics of equitable and inclusive advising. \nDevelop skills for self-awareness and reflection. \nIdentify skills that promote strong\, inclusive relationships with students. \nReview DEI resources and tools for engaging in continuous improvement. \nCreate an action plan to address equity in advising. \n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Academic Advisors\, 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! \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. \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/equity-and-advising-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260630T212739Z
CREATED:20260630T212739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T212739Z
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SUMMARY:Using Pressbooks to Enhance OER Delivery (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 21 – October 11\, 2026\nShort Course\nDescription\nPressbooks is an online platform designed to encourage self-publication under a Creative Commons license.  It is easy to use and provides a variety of options for including media such as images and videos.  This short course will introduce you to the platform\, walk you through creating a free account\, and provide you with tools and resources to help you start your own publication. By the end of the course\, you will have a Pressbooks account\, a title and placeholder for a publication\, and a chapter outline of your work. \nLearning objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nExplain how Pressbooks can be applied to a curricular or scholarship goal.   \nConsider 2-3 possible topics for publication in Pressbooks. \nIdentify options for including culturally responsive teaching practices and accessibility using Pressbooks. \nDemonstrate knowledge of the Pressbooks Dashboard through the design of a book shell with a title\, front matter\, part\, chapter\, and back matter. \n\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\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Etta Thornburg.\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 course start date. Please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/using-pressbooks-to-enhance-oer-delivery-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20251007T202936Z
CREATED: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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260630T203612Z
CREATED:20260630T202913Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency: Two Weekend Hybrid (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 26-27 and October 24-25\, 2026\nIn-Person: Note\, you must attend both weekends in the same semester\nLocation: South Metro\, MN\nThis two weekend hybrid 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\nEach hybrid intensive is 2 weekends\, with about a month in between each weekend. \n\n\nThe weekends are in-person Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days)\, plus online learning. \n\n\nTake the hybrid 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 Two Weekend Hybrid 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. Note: Registration closes September 1\, 2026 \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-two-weekend-hybrid-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260630T210728Z
CREATED:20260630T210728Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Course Documents (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:September 28 – October 18\, 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. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date. There is a limit of 30 participants per course.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/accessible-course-documents-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series\nFeaturing: Stacey Van Gelderan (Nursing\,Minnesota State University\, Mankato) \nThe Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series explores AI and equitable teaching. In each 30-minute session a featured colleague shares how they’re using AI in their teaching. You’ll see a real example in action and hear how it supports student learning\, equity\, and accessibility. \nParticipants will take away:  \n\nPractical AI teaching ideas you can try\nTips for equitable and accessible teaching with AI\n\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. \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/teaching-with-ai-show-and-tell-series-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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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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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:October 5 – 25\, 2026\n\nShort Course\n\nDescription \nOur chancellor has given us the challenge of eliminating our equity gaps by 2030. How can we\, as instructors\, shift our teaching practices to meet this goal? One promising path is to ground those practices in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP). In this introductory course\, we’ll have the opportunity to examine how well our current practices align with the central tenets of CRP. CRP advocates that good teaching draws on the knowledge and skill our students bring to the classroom\, creates supportive relationships that allow students to take learning risks\, and prepares students to challenge barriers to their full flourishing. In this course we will increase our knowledge of some foundational CRP practices. \nTraining expectations are weekly short readings and weekly contributions to asynchronous discussions focused on how we might incorporate CRP into our teaching practices. All participants will receive a copy of Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain\, which will be an option reading for the short course. \n\nCourse Learning Objectives \nThrough engaging in the work of the training\, faculty will be able to: \n\nGain ideas for incorporating central tenets into outcomes\, materials\, assessments\, activities\, syllabi\, and relationships.\nIdentify interconnections between microaggressions\, structural racism\, stereotype threat\, and course success.\nUse our increased knowledge of CRP to share with\, support\, and encourage other faculty learners to increase everyone’s skills at CRP.\nTrace how our values have changed and/or deepened through engaging in course.\nCreate a professional development plan for making next steps on the journey of culturally responsive teaching.\n\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.\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. \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 the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. \nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development.\n \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminder Coming: We use the email address you provide to send a calendar appointment to remind you of the start date of this short course. \nTroubleshoot Registration: The Going button should open up a registration form. If the ‘Going’ button does nothing when you select it\, open the registration link in a different web browser – for example\, if you are using Chrome\, try opening the page in Firefox or Edge.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/culturally-responsive-pedagogy-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:No artificial ingredients! Keeping it real in the age of AI (Fall 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-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Co-curricular Assessment (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:October 12 – November 1\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nCo-curricular assessment of student learning continues to be a hot topic in the higher education assessment and accreditation landscape. This 3-week course will provide participants with strategies and resources for implementing and strengthening co-curricular assessment in departments and functional areas with a unit-level focus. The course is intended for a broad audience of front-line practitioners\, as well as Directors and other leaders in Student Affairs\, Student Services and Enrollment Management. Participants will have opportunities to share institutional perspectives and examples and engage with exercises and tools to support customized approaches to the “why\,” the “how\,” and the “what” of accomplishing this important work. \nCourse Learning Objectives \n\nDescribe the purpose/benefits of the co-curricular assessment process\, including trends and current states in general (HLC) and at own institution.\nExplain what co-curricular means  in the context of HLC\, professional organizations\, and to your institutions.\nCreate co-curricular learning outcomes.\nCreate a co-curricular assessment plan\n\n\n\nSuggested Audience \nStudent Affairs Directors\, Student Services Directors\, Enrollment Management Directors\, Staff and Faculty Co-Curricular Assessment leaders and champions\, Assessment Committee Members\, Accreditation Liaison Officers (ALOs). \nEstimated Time Commitment \nThe course is designed to be 2-4 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\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. There is a limit of 30 participants per course.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/co-curricular-assessment-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice I (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:October 19 – November 8\, 2026\n\nShort Course\nDescription\nIn this 3-week introduction to disability justice course\, you will learn about disability justice\, practice using inclusive language\, and apply strategies to interrupt ableism. \nYou can expect to create documents and/or find ways to apply your learning right away\, including options like: \n\nWrite/revise inclusive accessibility statements\,\nDraft an email/letter to a decision maker advocating for a change through multiple means of communication\, i.e. email\, letter\, conversation\, etc.\nPractice strategies for addressing ableist language and microaggressions\,\nBrainstorm ways to re-design a campus space\, and/or\nApply inclusive language to campus communications and course documents.\n\nCourse Learning Objectives:\nBy the end of this 3-week short course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUse inclusive language and accessible design in communications. \nInterrupt ableist language or microaggressions. \nAdvocate for change grounded in disability justice. \n\nModules\nEach week we will focus on different key concepts and skills. These essential questions frame these key topics for each module: \n\nModule 1: What is disability? What is the social model vs. medical model of disability? What is disability justice?\nModule 2: What is ableism? What are some examples of ableism in systems\, policies\, and communication? What is identity-first vs. people-first language? How do I use inclusive language?\nModule 3: What are microaggressions? How I do I interrupt ableist language or microaggressions? What are ways to advocate for inclusive communication\, policies\, and systems?\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, and Faculty Developers/Trainers. \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! \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. There is a limit of 30 participants per course.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/disability-justice-i-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Teaching with H5P Series (October 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with H5P Series\nFeaturing: Catherine Haslag (Chemistry\, Riverland Community College) \nWhat is H5P?\nH5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions\, drag and drop\, image hotspot\, timeline\, virtual tour\, branching scenario\, and more.   \nThe Teaching with H5P Series explores equitable teaching methods and H5P.  \nWhat to expect?\nEach session will feature a Minnesota State colleague who will:  \n\nShare 2-3 specific examples of how they use H5P \n\n\nDiscuss how H5P supports equitable teaching \n\nParticipants will take away:  \n\nIdeas for using H5P in their own courses \n\n\nOpportunities to join the H5P Community and re-use/remix the shared H5P examples  \n\nHow to participate?\nAsynchronously\nJoin the community on Microsoft Teams: SO-H5P-Team for conversations and recordings  \nSynchronously\nJoin the monthly meetings in Zoom\, 11am\, Central Time (30 minutes). \n\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. \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/teaching-with-h5p-series-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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