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SUMMARY:Capturing Your Equity Work (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will discuss the different ways we strive to create equitable learning experiences for all our students. Generational differences\, how different policies impact certain populations more than others\, and even our own learning preferences all affect what happens in our classrooms. Let’s talk about the ways we can recognize the equity work we’re doing. Be ready to do some active reflecting throughout the session. \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/capturing-your-equity-work-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
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SUMMARY:Classroom Reflection to Classroom Inquiry (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:November 10 – 30\, 2025\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis course is an introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) that will help participants establish a basis for turning reflection into SoTL inquiry. Module 1 provides an overview of SoTL\, including its history and process. Module 2 integrates participants’ reflection on teaching and learning into the process of doing SoTL and explores existing literature around an inquiry theme. Module 3 narrows the inquiry theme to questions and provides the groundwork for SoTL project development. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Welcome to Classroom Reflection to Classroom Inquiry \nCourse Learning Outcomes\nAfter completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify problems of teaching or opportunities for SoTL inquiry. \nEngage in the SoTL process.  \nWrite SoTL research questions. \nCreate a plan to pursue a SoTL project. \n\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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/classroom-reflection-to-classroom-inquiry-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T090000
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SUMMARY:Reframing Scholarship in the Classroom (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for instructors who are curious about SoTL but may be skeptical of its legitimacy\, relevance\, or practicality. \nWe will unpack common myths about SoTL—from the belief that it’s not “real” research to concerns about its value in tenure and promotion. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what SoTL is\, why it matters\, and how to get started. \nWhether you’re new to SoTL or looking to reframe your teaching scholarship\, this session will provide clarity\, encouragement\, and actionable next steps. \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/reframing-scholarship-in-the-classroom-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T090000
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SUMMARY:Co-Curricular Learning Outcome Taxonomies - Exploring Bloom's and Fink's (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Many of us in the field of assessment are familiar with using Bloom’s Taxonomy that focuses on cognitive and intellectual learning. Fink’s Taxonomy\, which focuses on how learning can inspire holistic change across multiple dimensions of one’s life\, can be particularly useful in co-curricular assessment. This webinar will explore the intersections of both taxonomies with examples for potential applications in co-curricular areas\, as well as time to share and discuss attendees’ ideas related to their roles and institutions. \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 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/co-curricular-learning-outcome-taxonomies-exploring-blooms-and-finks-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
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SUMMARY:Hacking Your Course Assessments (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:November 3  – 23\, 2025\nShort Course\nDescription\nHow do you really know that your students are learning what you had intended? In this course\, you will examine the assessments in your course and assure they effectively and equitably measure student achievement. Key topics include: \n\nSelecting assessments that align with learning objectives\nApplying equitable practices to traditional and authentic assessments\nCrafting effective scoring rubrics and providing feedback\, and\nCreating assessments with technology\, like D2L Brightspace.\n\nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Hacking Your Course Assessments Welcome Video (3:33 minutes) \nCourse Learning Objectives\nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nAlign an assessment tool with a learning objective to measure student learning. \nCreate an assessment aligned with a learning objective. \nCreate a rubric to support equitable outcomes. \nBuild an equitable and aligned assessment plan. \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 Tech Support to set up 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\, 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. \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/hacking-your-course-assessments-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI Workshop (November 2025)
DESCRIPTION:November 3 – 23\, 2025\n\nShort Course\nNote: Registration is now at maximum capacity (10/22/2025)\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\, explores 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.  \nWorkshop 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 explores 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. \nNote: Registration is now at maximum capacity (10/22/2025)
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-ai-workshop-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
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SUMMARY:Using Strategies from Success Coaching to Support Equitable Advising  (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In our effort to support a diverse population of students\, transactional forms of advising—those strictly limited to course selection—should be interrogated and revised where possible. A fruitful area that can offer strategies is academic success coaching\, which focuses on holistic\, ongoing support of students centered around the concept of goal setting and personal development. Yet what is success coaching\, how might it connect to the role of an academic advisor\, and how can concepts from coaching be utilized in an advising interaction? \nThis webinar will explore definitions and practices associated with success coaching\, with a focus on how these practices can be leveraged to support more equitable advising. Emphasis will be placed on strategies that support decision facilitation in students and the role of the advisor in fostering accountability and growth. We will also discuss how the holistic\, individuated approach coaching takes can help advisors better support a diverse range of student populations. \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 Kyle McClure. \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/using-strategies-from-success-coaching-to-support-equitable-advising-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Educational Developers Connect (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs campus educational developers\, our roles may include a variety of activities: Facilitating conversations about teaching\, supporting course design\, academic technology\, and equitable pratice\, coordinating or providing professional development\, leading professional development committees or centers for teaching and learning – and more! \nAre you a campus educational developer? Join us for an opportunity to network with peers\, share resources\, and engage in meaningful conversations around all things 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/educational-developers-connect-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Colleagues (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Helping Students Navigate Educational Technology\nAre your students struggling to keep up with the educational technology you or campus faculty are integrating into their courses? Join us for the next Conversations with Colleagues session focused on Helping Students Navigate Educational Technology. \nWe’ll explore both the possibilities and barriers students face when using faculty-assigned and system-supported tech tools. Hear how Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are building proactive student support models that go beyond IT troubleshooting. Then\, engage in collaborative problem-solving with peers to consider what might work on your own campus. This session is ideal for faculty\, CTL staff\, and educational developers interested in helping students navigate educational technology for their academic success. Let’s rethink how we proactively support students in using the tools we encourage—and sometimes require—them to use. \nHosts: Erica Johnson (Minnesota State University\, Mankato)\, Maggie Laurel (Inver Hills Community College)\, Janet Tilstra (St. Cloud State University)\, and Martin Springborg (Dakota County Technical College). \n  \n\nConversations with Colleagues is a welcoming\, virtual gathering space designed to connect faculty and staff across Minnesota State. Whether you’re joining from your office\, your kitchen table\, or between classes\, bring your lunch and your curiosity as we come together to share ideas\, ask questions\, and learn from one another. Note: To prioritize real-time sharing and connection\, these sessions will NOT be recorded. \nEach session begins with a brief 5–10 minute presentation that introduces a timely or thought-provoking topic. From there\, we move into dynamic\, facilitated discussions\, both in small breakout groups and larger conversations\, where participants can explore the topic more deeply\, exchange perspectives\, and discover new approaches to teaching\, learning\, and working in higher education.  \nThis year\, our topics are guided by the Minnesota State Network for Educational Development theme – Empowering Every Learner: Strategies for Universal Access. This focus invites us to reflect on inclusive practices\, accessible learning environments\, and strategies that ensure all students can thrive.  \nThis is more than just a meeting—it’s a chance to:  \n\nLearn something new or see a familiar topic in a fresh light \n\n\nShare your own experiences and insights \n\n\nAsk questions and hear how others are navigating similar challenges \n\n\nBuild relationships and expand your professional network across the system \n\nWe believe that the best ideas often emerge through conversation. Conversations with Colleagues is hosted by faculty and staff from the Minnesota State Educational Development Committee and is open to all who are interested in fostering a culture of collaboration\, innovation\, and mutual support.  \nJoin us—and be part of the conversation.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/conversations-with-colleagues-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T120000
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SUMMARY:Time is an Issue: Accessible Materials and Where to Find Them (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Most of us would like to have our materials accessible and ready to go\, but simply lack time\, and need some help. If you could find already captioned\, already screen reader-friendly materials that you could use–you would sure look at them\, right? This is an overview of some excellent resources that would come to you ready to use\, and free of charge. The resources describe and shown in this webinar are OERs; Creative Commons licensed\, and of high quality. \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. 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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/time-is-an-issue-accessible-materials-and-where-to-find-them-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
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SUMMARY:Using Pressbooks to Enhance OER Delivery (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:October 27 – November 16\, 2025\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-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T100000
DTSTAMP:20250710T131450Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Pressbooks: Discovery\, Imagining\, Refining (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will introduce you to Pressbooks\, a publishing software available in both a free and professional form to residents of Minnesota. Whether you are looking for a place to create a simple module or an entire textbook\, this is a user-friendly software for you. We will introduce the basic tools of Pressbooks\, but in addition we will talk about user-friendly layout options\, ways and places to find accessible materials to assist in your teaching\, and methods to edit and refine your 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. 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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/working-with-pressbooks-discovery-imagining-refining-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on and Revising Course Design (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Shannon Gibney\, one of the facilitators of the short course “Designing Your Course for Student Learning\,” will explore strategies for reflecting on what’s working and what could be working better in your course\, and how to apply these reflections to revise your course design. \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/reflecting-on-and-revising-course-design-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T143000
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SUMMARY:Build Your RAFT: AI Prompt Engineering for Educators 
DESCRIPTION:Ready to explore how AI prompt engineering can enhance teaching and learning? In this interactive session\, we’ll introduce RAFT\, a flexible prompt engineering framework that supports thoughtful engagement with AI. You’ll learn how to craft more effective prompts\, understand what AI agents are (and aren’t) good for\, and explore how to use them as thought partners in curriculum development\, feedback generation\, student support\, and beyond. Whether you’re just beginning to “build your raft” or ready for “whitewater rafting”\, you’ll leave with practical strategies to elevate your AI fluency and apply it meaningfully in your academic practice. \nEssential Objectives\nParticipants will: \n\nDefine RAFT elements: Role\, Audience\, Format\, and Topic\nReview existing AI prompt engineering frameworks\, highlighting RAFT\nApply the RAFT AI Prompt Engineering framework using CoPilot\n\nEnhancing Objectives\nParticipants will: \n\nShare examples of how teaching RAFT to students might be beneficial\nAffirm that CoPilot has AI Agents that can create ongoing customized prompts +\nExplore how this might benefit teachers and learners\nRecognize that they have access to CoPilot\nDetermine if a prompt is emerging\, progressing\, or competent using the RAFT framework\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.\n​\nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.\n​\n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/build-your-raft-ai-prompt-engineering-for-educators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T113000
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with AI: Show and Tell Series\nFeaturing: Dane Seelen (Computer Science\, Central Lakes College) \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\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-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T120000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Success: Practical Accessibility Strategies to Enhance Learning and Work Environments (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores foundational technical techniques for embedding accessibility into learning experience design and will demonstrate how small\, intentional changes can create more inclusive and effective materials. Participants will gain practical skills to improve access and usability in both educational and workplace settings including the physical\, digital\, communication\, and participation areas. \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 facilitators Molly Tast and Dave Blanchard \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/empowering-success-practical-accessibility-strategies-to-enhance-learning-and-work-environments/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20250616T164543Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with H5P Series (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with H5P Series\nFeaturing: Jody Ondich (Philosophy\, Lake Superior 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\, third Tuesdays\, 11am\, Central Time (30 minutes): \n\nSept. 16\, 2025\nOct. 21\, 2025\nNov. 18\, 2025\n\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. \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 Elizabeth Harsma.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-h5p-series-october-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Accessible Digital Media (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:October 20 – November 9\, 2025\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-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T140000
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DTSTAMP:20251006T164342Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Course Maps (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Shannon Gibney\, one of the facilitators of the NED course\, “Designing Your Course for Student Learning\,” will take you through the elements of designing course maps: Backward Course Design\, course and module outcomes\, taxonomies\, reflections\, and more. \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 Shannon Gibney. \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/designing-course-maps-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T123000
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the October 2025 release (version 20.25.10) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, October 16. \nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. \nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \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 Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
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SUMMARY:Co-curricular Assessment (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:October 13 – November 2\, 2025\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. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link:  Intro to Co-curricular Assessment Course \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\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 facilitator Tom Bruflat. \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/co-curricular-assessment-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
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SUMMARY:Quantitative Reasoning Corequisite Learning Community (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Learning Community\nOctober 13 – December 5\, 2025\nRegistration Closes October 1\nNED + Math Pathways\nThe NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. \n\nQuantitative Reasoning Corequisite Learning Community\nThis learning community is designed to explore the implementation of corequisite support courses. Participants will share insights on course structure\, grading schemes\, alignment\, student engagement\, and both cognitive and non-cognitive support strategies\, as well as best practices. We will also discuss our struggles and successes. \nModule 1 answers the question “Why Corequisites?” We’ll start with the definition of what a corequisite is and what it isn’t then focus on the evidence supporting corequisite implementation. \nModule 2 focuses on Corequisite Design.  We’ll work our way through topics such as Course outcomes\, Credits\, Comingled vs. Cohort\, Class size\, Staffing\, Placement\, Grading\, Scaling\, Modes\, Scheduling\, Withdrawal/drop policies\, Syllabus policies. \nModule 3 is all about the Corequisite Classroom Experience. What do you actually do during a corequisite class period? How can you incorporate student voice? What  opportunities are there for specific\, actionable feedback? How do we feature good mistakes\, scaffold\, provide low stakes collaborative practice\, facilitate active learning? How can we make separate homework\, purposeful\, intentional\, and valuable? \nModule 4 works with Aligning the Corequisite Support Course to the College-Level Course. \nModule 5 moves beyond prerequisite content and focuses on Support Activities\, these may include previewing upcoming topics\, reviewing past topics\, spending more time/diving more deeply into current topics\, scaffolding the learning\, trouble-shooting the common trouble spots\, etc. \nModule 6 is on the Basics of Non-Cognitive Supports. We’ll define what they are\, investigate why they are important\, and highlight the most relevant supports for our students. \nModule 7 will focus on Implementing Non-Cognitive Supports in the corequisite classroom. This is the “How” of non-cognitive supports. \nModule 8 aims to Connect Students to Support Services available at your campus. We’ll work on identifying students who have particular needs and identifying the appropriate resource(s). \nOutcomes\nAfter the community\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the purpose of corequisite support courses.\nExplore effective strategies to align corequisites with college-level coursework.\nIdentify evidence-based best practices for implementing corequisite support courses.\nIdentify nonacademic services to support corequisite students.\nShare examples\, resources\, experiences\, and suggestions for teaching the college corequisite to enhance student learning.\nFoster connections among faculty across the system to build a collaborative community for shared engagement.\n\nSchedule\nLearning communities will run October 13 – December 5\, 2025 and include a mix of asynchronous activities and synchronous collaboration meetings. \nParticipants should expect to join synchronous monthly Zoom meetings held from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: \n\n10/23\n11/6\n11/20\n12/4\n\nAudience\nThis learning community is intended for Minnesota State math faculty who are currently teaching or planning to teach a Statistics course with corequisite. \nCompensation\nThe Math Pathways grant will pay first come first serve Minnesota State mathematics faculty participants to register a stipend of $1050 (including fringe) for successful completion of the learning community in fall 2025. \nCourse Location \nIn addition to Zoom meetings\, this 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\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/quantitative-reasoning-corequisite-learning-community-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
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SUMMARY:Statistics Corequisite Learning Community (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Learning Community\nOctober 13 – December 5\, 2025\nRegistration Closes October 1\nNED + Math Pathways\nThe NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. \n\nStatistics Corequisite Learning Community\nThis learning community will be a collaboration space for faculty to identify and share resources\, discuss pedagogy and course practices\, and design college-level and corequisite support activities for Statistics. \nOutcomes\nAfter the community\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the purpose of corequisite support courses\nExplore effective strategies to align corequisites with college-level coursework\nIdentify evidence-based best practices for implementing corequisite support courses\nIdentify nonacademic services to support corequisite students\nIdentify common pitfalls for students in the college-level course and ways to overcome them\nShare examples\, resources\, experiences\, and suggestions for teaching the statistics corequisite to enhance student learning\nFoster connections among faculty across the system to build a collaborative community for shared engagement\n\nSchedule\nLearning communities will run October 13 – December 5\, 2025 and include a mix of asynchronous activities and synchronous collaboration meetings. \nParticipants should expect to join synchronous monthly Zoom meetings held from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: \n\n10/23\n11/6\n11/20\n12/4\n\nAudience\nThis learning community is intended for Minnesota State math faculty who are currently teaching or planning to teach a Statistics course with corequisite. \nCompensation\nThe Math Pathways grant will pay first come first serve Minnesota State mathematics faculty participants to register a stipend of $1050 (including fringe) for successful completion of the learning community in fall 2025. \nCourse Location \nIn addition to Zoom meetings\, this 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\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/statistics-corequisite-learning-community-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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SUMMARY:College Algebra Corequisite Learning Community (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Faculty Learning Community\nOctober 13 – December 5\, 2025\nRegistration Closes October 1\nNED + Math Pathways\nThe NED has partnered with Math Pathways staff to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. \n\nCollege Algebra Corequisite Learning Community\nThis faculty learning community will be a collaboration space for faculty to identify and share resources\, discuss pedagogy and course practices\, and design college-level and corequisite support activities for College Algebra. \nOutcomes\nAfter the community\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the purpose of corequisite support courses\nExplore effective strategies to align corequisites with college-level coursework\nIdentify evidence-based best practices for implementing corequisite support courses\nIdentify nonacademic services to support corequisite students\nShare examples\, resources\, experiences\, and suggestions for teaching the college algebra corequisite to enhance student learning\nFoster connections among faculty across the system to build a collaborative community for shared engagement\n\nSchedule\nLearning communities will run October 13 – December 5\, 2025 and include a mix of asynchronous activities and synchronous collaboration meetings. \nParticipants should expect to join synchronous monthly Zoom meetings held from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: \n\n10/23\n11/6\n11/20\n12/4\n\nAudience\nThis learning community is intended for Minnesota State math faculty who are currently teaching or planning to teach a College Algebra course with corequisite. \nCompensation\nThe Math Pathways grant will pay first come first serve Minnesota State mathematics faculty participants to register a stipend of $1050 (including fringe) for successful completion of the learning community in fall 2025. \nCourse Location \nIn addition to Zoom meetings\, this 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\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/college-algebra-corequisite-learning-community-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency: Two Weekend Hybrid (Weekend 2\, Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Dates Oct 11 – 12\, 2025\n\nIn-Person\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\, 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 28\, 2025 \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 both weekends of the Two Weekend Hybrid Intensive. Register for the other weekend: Sept 13 – 14\, 2025: Weekend 1 Registration \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/teaching-and-learning-competency-two-weekend-hybrid-weekend-2-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:OER Community Conversations: October 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Bring Ideas to Life: Create\, Animate\, Express!”\n\nStacey Van Gelderen DNP\, MS\, RNC-MNN\, PHN\nMinnesota State University\, Mankato School of Nursing \nUnleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop that introduces you to two powerful tools from Adobe: Adobe Express and Adobe Character Animator. Whether you’re an educator\, content creator\, marketer\, or digital storytelling enthusiast\, this session will equip you with the skills to turn static ideas into dynamic\, eye-catching content. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nAdobe Express: \n\nCreate stunning graphics\, flyers\, and videos with easy-to-use templates\nRamp up your lecture videos into interesting content your students want to watch!\n\nAdobe Character Animator: \n\nTurn 2D characters into live\, animated personas\nUse your webcam and microphone to bring characters to life in real-time\nExplore how to sync voice\, movement\, and expressions\n\nTakeaways: \n\nProfessionally designed graphics and videos created in Adobe Express and Adobe Character Animator\nAccess to beginner-friendly resources and templates\nA certificate of participation\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr.  Van Gelderen has dedicated her career to supporting perinatal women\, newborns\, and advancing family-centered care practices. With over 26 years of experience\, she provides workshops and consultations in maternal-newborn care\, nursing education\, family-centered practice\, and clinical simulation. \nDr. Van Gelderen is the lead author of the Van Gelderen Family Care Rubric (VGFCR) (2019\, 2016)\, an evidence-based\, internationally validated tool designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ skills in family assessment and communication. This tool is recognized by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning and was honored with the 2018–2019 Articles of Influence award by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. It is currently used by healthcare practitioners and educators in twelve countries worldwide. \n\nOpen Educational Resource (OER) Community Conversations are open forum conversations for all to share\, discuss\, and learn from colleagues in the Minnesota State OER community. Hosted by Karen Pikula\, the OER Learning Circle Coordinator\, these conversations are virtual\, hour-long meetings held twice per semester and feature a guest speaker on a topic of interest. Learn more about OER Community Conversations\, including webinar recordings. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact Karen Pikula. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-community-conversations-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Procrastination: Why Students (and We!) Do It\, and How to Help (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Many people struggle with procrastination: putting off the things we need to do\, knowing fully the consequences of doing so\, yet avoiding getting started anyway. We’ll start our time together discussing the variety of reasons behind procrastination\, and then we’ll share tips we can offer our students when they tell us they’re struggling. Perhaps those among us who are also self-identified procrastinators will also be inspired to get started. \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/procrastination-why-students-and-we-do-it-and-how-to-help-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice: from individual rights to collective power (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Disability Justice is a framework that prioritizes disabled women\, indigenous\, people of color\, queer\, trans\, gender-nonconforming and other historically excluded groups recognizing the political and social structures that work against their rights for power and access. This session provides an introduction to the tenants of disability justice and identifies key differences between disability rights – and the work that still exists to bring collective power to the disabled community\, especially those with intersecting identities. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nDefine disability from the social justice perspective\nIdentify ableism and recognize its power in society\nUnderstand differences between disability rights and disability justice\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-from-individual-rights-to-collective-power-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:October 6 – 26\, 2025\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-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI Workshop (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Date October 3\, 2025\n\nIn-Person Workshop\nLocation: Minnesota State System Office (St. Paul\, MN)\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\, explores 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.  \nNote: Registration closes September 8\, 2025 \nWorkshop 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 explores 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\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.  \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. 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. \nNote: Registration closes September 8\, 2025
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-ai-workshop-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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