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SUMMARY:Strengths-Based Advising (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:A subtle but pernicious challenge to students from marginalized populations navigating higher education is the presence of deficit thinking in implicit and explicit forms. Advising\, as a primary and ongoing site of personal and academic discovery for students\, can be one location where deficit framing has the greatest impact. As advisors\, the way we speak about\, react to\, and raise up a student’s background and goals can significantly impact their desire to persist at our institutions. \nThis webinar will explore the ways a strengths-based advising practice can foster more equitable and supportive advising interactions. We’ll discuss questions and framing that support strengths-based advising and scenarios where strengths-based advising can be challenging but potentially transformative. We’ll also consider how language focused on strengths can support individual\, departmental\, and institutional change. The webinar should provide the opportunity to learn and practice concrete strategies that can start to shift our advising practice away from deficit framing. \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/strengths-based-advising-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:2025 NED Teaching and Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nSeptember 25-26\, 2025\nMore information coming soon. \nMinnState.edu/NEDconference
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/2025-ned-teaching-and-learning-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference (in-person),Conference (online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T140000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Check-Up with the Quality Matters Rubric (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Preparing an online course that’s accessible to all learners is essential—but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This one-hour webinar is designed for faculty who are new to accessible course design and want to build confidence using the Quality Matters (QM) 7th Edition Rubric\, specifically General Standard 8\, to evaluate and improve the accessibility of their course materials. Participants will learn how to identify accessibility gaps\, apply QM standards to real course components\, and take actionable steps toward inclusive teaching. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the purpose and scope of General Standard 8 in the QM 7th Edition Rubric and its role in accessible course design.\nAssess course materials for accessibility using the specific criteria outlined in General Standard 8.\nApply practical strategies to improve accessibility in online courses based on QM guidance and best practices.\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 Caroline Toscano. \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-check-up-with-the-quality-matters-rubric-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice I (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:September 22 – October 12\, 2025\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\nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Disability Justice Introduction \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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/disability-justice-i-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility: Who\, What\, Where\, When\, Why\, and How
DESCRIPTION:Recent and revised federal guidelines provide us with an upcoming deadline of April 2026 as the time when all digital materials\, even password protected materials\, must be accessible. This introductory webinar discusses digital accessibility and how to get started achieving that. The webinar will especially helpful to individuals and campuses who are just getting started in complying with the federal guidelines. \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.\n​ \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/digital-accessibility-who-what-where-when-why-and-how/
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SUMMARY:10 Small Steps You Can Take to Support RSI in Your Courses (Fall 2025)
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 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/10-small-steps-you-can-take-to-support-rsi-in-your-courses-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T093000
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency and the NED - MSCF Probationary Faculty (Option 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will introduce the new course provider for the MSCF Teaching & Learning Competency\, the Network for Educational Development (NED). This session is designed for MSCF probationary faculty. \nDuring the webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn about the new course provider for the Teaching & Learning Competency.\nDiscover the courses offered by the Network for Educational Development.\nHave the opportunity to ask questions about the new course provider.\n\nAudience\nMSCF probationary faculty \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \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/teaching-and-learning-competency-and-the-ned-mscf-probationary-faculty-option-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T110000
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SUMMARY:Teaching with H5P Series (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with H5P Series\nFeaturing: Emily Houghton (Sports Management\, Minnesota State University\, Mankato) \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 accessible and 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-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20250908T150005Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry and Inclusive Teaching FLC (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:September 15 – November 9\, 2025\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\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 @1-2pm\nOctober 1 @1-2pm\nOctober 15 @1-2pm\nOctober 29 @1-2pm\n\n\n\n\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\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-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20251007T143138Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency: Two Weekend Hybrid (Weekend 1\, Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Dates Sept 13 – 14\, 2025\n\nIn-Person: Note\, you must attend both weekends in the same semester\nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn Eagan\, 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 August 31\, 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: Oct 11 – 12\, 2025: Weekend 2 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-1-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20250626T134432Z
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SUMMARY:Say Hi to AI: Getting Started with Copilot (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Say Hi to AI: Getting Started with Copilot\nJoin us for a short\, 30-minute session to learn about Microsoft Copilot—an AI tool available to everyone at Minnesota State. You’ll get a quick overview of how Copilot can help you work smarter. We’ll show you how to sign in with your StarID\, give tips for writing good prompts\, and explain how Copilot protects your data and ideas. We’ll also touch on other AI tools like Zoom AI Companion. \nAccommodations \n\nThe  NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact Elizabeth Harsma or Stephen Kelly \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/say-hi-to-ai-getting-started-with-copilot-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250909
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SUMMARY:NED Partnership: Accessibility Core Competencies – IAAP Cohort (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:What’s this about?\nAs a Minnesota State faculty or staff member\, you get a free membership to the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). This includes access to the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) prep course. \nYou don’t need to take the CPACC exam to benefit from this course. It’s a great way to build your understanding of accessibility and learn practical concepts that help everyone. \nJoin a supportive learning group! This cohort will meet monthly to discuss the course\, share ideas\, and take action together. \nOutcomes\nBy the end of this cohort\, you’ll be able to: \n\nTalk about disabilities\, challenges\, and assistive technologies.\nRecognize accessibility and universal design practices.\nReflect on accessibility standards\, laws\, and strategies.\nGet ready to take a CPACC practice exam.\n\nSchedule\nWe will meet four times on Zoom for discussion and collaboration. Each meeting is one hour. Find all the meeting details in our MnSite D2L Brightspace course. \n\nMonday September 8\, 2025 2:30 pm\, Central – Kickoff meeting\nTuesday October 7\, 2025 10 am\, Central – Meeting 1\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025 2:30 pm Central – Meeting 2\nThursday December 5\, 2025 1 pm Central – Meeting 3\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/ned-partnership-accessibility-core-competencies-iaap-cohort-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250909
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Course for Student Learning (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:September 8 – 28\, 2025\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. \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/designing-your-course-for-student-learning-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20250507T174508Z
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SUMMARY:How to be Happy: Building Community in your First Year
DESCRIPTION:Education Developers Connect is an opportunity for educational developers at various Minnesota State System institutions to come together and collaborate on building shared knowledge and resources on teaching and learning and providing support for faculty. \nIn Spring 2025\, educational developers across Minn State collaborated on creating educational development resources on different substantive areas for new faculty as they start their first year of career across different Minn State college and university campuses. \nIn an earlier meet in Fall 2024\, the NED shared a webinar on the 5 C’s. The webinar included tips for new faculty to get started by focusing on themes centered on the 5 C’s: creating Community in your course\, promoting Clarity in your assessments with students\, Collaborating with colleagues\, Communicating with students\, and staying Calm. In continuation of that work\, this Spring 2025 webinar focuses on the first of the 5cs: creating COMMUNITY. The webinar provides tips\, tools\, and a plan for building community for first year faculty. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nIdentify opportunities for making connections for new faculty.\nPlan ideas for building community in first year as new faculty member\n\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \n\n\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/how-to-be-happy-building-community-in-your-first-year/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20250507T174435Z
CREATED:20250501T212810Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching By Name: Tools for Student Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:When we ask\, “What’s in a name?” in the teaching and learning context\, the answer is simple: everything. We know instinctively as teachers that remembering student names is an important part of creating a lively and engaging classroom environment. It’s also important that we get those names right and encourage students to learn each other’s names. This can\, however\, be surprisingly difficult! Fortunately\, there are easy and useful tips and tools we can use to empower students through getting one of the primary things about them right: their names. Join us to learn 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!\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 facilitator the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-by-name-tools-for-student-empowerment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T140000
DTSTAMP:20250728T132419Z
CREATED:20250728T132419Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:You can leverage the power of instructor presence to strengthen relationships with students and enhance communication and engagement in your online courses. The efforts that we make to connect with our students in our online courses can increase student success. In addition\, instructor presence in online courses is also central to a set of federal regulations that cover distance learning (commonly referred to as “regular and substantive interaction”\, often shortened to “RSI”). \nIn this session you will explore the concept of instructor presence\, its importance for student learning in online asynchronous courses\, and its relationship to regulations on distance learning. You will also discuss and share ways that you currently create instructor presence in your online courses\, and brainstorm ideas for how you might enhance your instructor presence. \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/the-importance-of-instructor-presence-in-the-online-classroom-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20250902T200550Z
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SUMMARY:Regular and Substantive Interaction (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:September 2 – 21\, 2025\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. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Intro/Welcome to RSI Video \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-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20250625T142441Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Course Documents (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:August 25 – September 14\, 2025\n\nShort Course\nDescription \nThis three week short course provides faculty and staff and opportunity to practice making digital materials accessible to those who use a screen reader. The course will introduce participants to basic techniques for using tools available in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint.  Additionally\, participants will get an opportunity to update web pages posted to a D2L Brightspace course site using the provided HTML editor in D2L Brightspace. \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDescribe the importance of having accessible course materials to support equitable student outcomes. \nIdentify the degree of accessibility of current materials and technologies. \nCreate or revise course documents to be accessible. \nCreate or revise HTML course pages to be accessible. \n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\n\n\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\n\n\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.  \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation \n Request Accommodations\n\n\n\nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nReminders Coming:  We use the email address you provided to send you reminder emails as the event date gets closer\, but we suggest you add this event to your calendar. 
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/accessible-course-documents-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T150000
DTSTAMP:20250811T203552Z
CREATED:20250808T162723Z
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SUMMARY:Creating an Accessibility Strategy for Your Online Courses (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:As faculty prepare their online courses for the upcoming semester\, ensuring accessibility is not just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to inclusive education. This one-hour session will guide instructors through the process of developing a practical and sustainable accessibility strategy tailored to their course design. Participants will explore key principles\, tools\, and workflows that support equitable access for all learners\, including those with disabilities. Whether you’re updating existing materials or building new content\, this session will help you embed accessibility from the start. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify core accessibility principles and explain how they apply to online course design.\nEvaluate course materials and activities for common accessibility barriers using practical tools and checklists.\nDevelop a personalized accessibility strategy that aligns with institutional guidelines and supports diverse learner needs.\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 Caroline Toscano. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the event start date.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/creating-an-accessibility-strategy-for-your-online-courses-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T123000
DTSTAMP:20250310T142718Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: August 2025
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2025 release (version 20.25.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, August 21. \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-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20250714T162651Z
CREATED:20250714T162651Z
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SUMMARY:OER Learning Circles: Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2025 OER Learning Circles\nSeptember 15 – November 30\, 2025\nApply by August 15 \nCollaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system 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. \nInitial funding is available for no more than three (3) times per course for each participant; once for a course redesign\, once for the creation of ancillary materials\, and once for the authoring of a complete textbook for the course. \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\nAfter completing one OER Learning Circle cohort\, participants have the opportunity to join OER Learning Circle Leaders. View the OER Learning Circle Leader Application below for more information. \nApply for OER Learning Circles\n\n\nReview the expectations. (PDF)\nPreview the Online Application Form questions. (PDF)\nComplete the Online Application Form no later than August 15\, 2025.\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted.\nApply for OER Learning Circle Leaders\n\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. \n\nReview the expectations. (PDF)\nPreview the Online Application Form questions. (PDF)\nComplete the Online Application Form no later than August 15\, 2025.\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted.\nQuestions?\nKaren Pikula\nMinnesota State OER Faculty Development Coordinator
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-learning-circles-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T175137Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Content Pages Using HTML Templates in D2L Brightspace (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your Content pages in D2L Brightspace using pre-formatted HTML templates. These templates offer ready-made layouts that you can easily adapt to suit your teaching style and course objectives. \nIn this session\, we’ll walk through the process of selecting and customizing the HTML templates to create dynamic\, accessible\, and visually appealing Content pages. You’ll also learn how to use built-in tools to check for accessibility and ensure your materials are inclusive for all learners. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your existing Content\, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you build professional-quality course pages. \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 Catherine Artac. \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/creating-content-pages-using-html-templates-in-d2l-brightspace-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T140000
DTSTAMP:20250527T141129Z
CREATED:20250521T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T141129Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency and the NED - MSCF Probationary Faculty (Option 1)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will introduce the new course provider for the MSCF Teaching & Learning Competency\, the Network for Educational Development (NED). This session is designed for MSCF probationary faculty. \nDuring the webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn about the new course provider for the Teaching & Learning Competency.\nDiscover the courses offered by the Network for Educational Development.\nHave the opportunity to ask questions about the new course provider.\n\nAudience\nMSCF probationary faculty \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!\n​\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.\n​\nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.\n​\n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-and-learning-competency-and-the-ned-mscf-probationary-faculty-option-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T094500
DTSTAMP:20250707T145825Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion Boards: Integrating Choices for Modality (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Discussion boards for online classes can be a powerful modality for students to strengthen critical thinking\, engage in collaboration\, and share different and common ideas regarding the course content. Despite the benefits of discussion boards\, instructors must enhance and adjust discussion boards to ensure students not only self-evaluate and take an approach in cultural humility\, which is awareness of perspective derived from one own history but also practice cultural competence skills in their discussion boards. This is particularly important for future mental health and behavioral providers. Furthermore\, to encourage connection\, collaboration\, sincerity\, and authenticity during discussion boards\, particularly when prioritizing culturally sensitive topics\, instructors can structure and evaluate discussion boards in an alternative manner. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to outline a scholarship of teaching and learning approach when adjusting discussion boards for graduate students in applied behavior analysis. \n\nFirst\, the instructor asked students to submit video-based responses throughout the semester\, alternating every other week with text-based discussions.\nSecond\, the instructor developed a structured rubric for evaluating discussion responses to determine the extent to which students are more culturally aware and responsive in their conversations with each other.\nFinally\, we evaluated the social validity of our adjusted discussion board when compared to a standard text-based discussion board by integrating choice into the course.\n\nIn general\, graduate students preferred the video-based discussion board modality\, and minimal increases in culturally responsive conversations (as measured by a rubric) were present for some students. Implications of the effectiveness of these teaching strategies are discussed as well as future directions for research. \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 Dr. Odessa Luna. \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/discussion-boards-integrating-choices-for-modality-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T094500
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SUMMARY:SoTL: Data Analysis\, Collection\, and Management (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Dr. Luna will describe considerations of data analysis\, collection\, and management during the course of a SoTL project. \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 Dr. Odessa Luna. \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/sotl-data-analysis-collection-and-management-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTSTAMP:20250728T201604Z
CREATED:20250401T202704Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Course for Student Learning (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:July 28 – August 17\, 2025\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 \n\n\nSelect assessment tools\, learning materials\, and learning activities that align with course and module objectives. \n\n\nExplore various teaching and learning tools that align with a course design. \n\n\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 \n\nPrior to beginning this course\, you should complete the following activities. \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\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the course start date. Please add this event to your calendar. \n\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/designing-your-course-for-student-learning-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T103000
DTSTAMP:20250527T141107Z
CREATED:20250520T182009Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Competency and the NED - Deans\, HR\, and Administrators (Option 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will introduce the new course provider for the MSCF Teaching & Learning Competency\, the Network for Educational Development (NED). This session is designed for Deans\, Human Resources professionals\, and Administrators. \nDuring the webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn about the new course provider for the Teaching & Learning Competency.\nDiscover the courses offered by the Network for Educational Development.\nHave the opportunity to ask questions about the new course provider.\n\nAudience\nDeans\, Human Resources professionals\, and Administrators. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!\n​\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.\n​\nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.\n​\n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff\, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.\n​\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-learning-competency-and-the-ned-option-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20250722T162644Z
CREATED:20250401T202718Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Course Essentials (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:July 21 – August 10\, 2025\nShort Course\nIn this three-week short course you will learn essential strategies for building an effective course with technology (D2L Brightspace). Each module includes two key strategies for student success: \n\nModule 1: Planning to Build and Start Here Module\nModule 2: Welcoming Course Homepage and Grades and Feedback\nModule 3: Accessibility and Effective Assessments\n\nPlus\, you’ll have the opportunity to use a course template to get a quick start on your build! This course is a great for those new to D2L Brightspace. For those with D2L Brightspace experience\, this will be an excellent refresh with new ideas and resources. \nCourse Learning Objectives \n\nUtilize technology to begin developing your courses.\nApply course development strategies to your courses.\nApply instructor presence for engagement and belonging in your courses.\nIncorporate accessibility and equity into your courses.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite.  \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the course start date. Please add this event to your calendar. \n\n\nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \n\nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/build-your-course-essentials-in-d2l-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T123000
DTSTAMP:20250310T142714Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: July 2025
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the July 2025 release (version 20.25.07) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, July 17. \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-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20250716T131028Z
CREATED:20250401T181712Z
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SUMMARY:Equity 101 (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:July 14 – August 3\, 2025\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-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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