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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
CREATED:20250707T145644Z
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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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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
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UID:10005347-1753660800-1753747199@asanewsletter.org
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Analyzing Classroom Data (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:July 14 – August 3\, 2025\nShort Course\nDescription\nIn this class\, participants are expected to bring a specific Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Inquiry Question and preliminary literature review of the topic. From there\, participants will explore evidence approaches (e.g.\, quantitative\, qualitative\, and mixed-methods)\, select an appropriate tool from that evidence approach\, determine the parameters of the study\, and create a data collection and analysis plan for their SoTL Research Question. \nFrom the Facilitator\n \nDirect link: Intro Video Collecting and Analyzing Data \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify at least three\, common data collection tools that provide meaningful evidence to SoTL questions.\nMatch a SoTL question to either a quantitative\, qualitative\, or mixed methods approach\nSelect a collection tool from the identified approach\nCreate a plan for collecting evidence to answer a SoTL Question\, applying the selected approach and tool\nIntegrate self-reflection to inform and guide evidence analysis practices\nRevise evidence gathering plan based on self-reflection\, colleague feedback\, and contextual parameters\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, staff\, and Concurrent Enrollment Instructors. \nEstimated Time Commitment \nMost participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.  \nReflect on your Professional Development \nAs you progress through this course\, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.  \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.\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\nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/collecting-and-analyzing-classroom-data-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T110000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Launch: Essential Pre-Course Prep for Faculty in D2L Brightspace (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Before your virtual classroom opens to students in D2L Brightspace\, it is important to have your course prepped and ready to ensure a smooth and successful start. This webinar is designed to guide you through the essential tasks and verifications needed before your online course goes live in D2L Brightspace. \nJoin us as we cover: \n\nKey course setup steps in D2L Brightspace\nVerifying content visibility and accessibility\nReadying gradebooks and assessment tools\nCommunicating with students before day one\nTroubleshooting common issues before they arise\n\nWhether you’re new to online teaching or just need a refresher\, this session will help you feel confident and prepared to launch your course with success. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\nContact 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/ready-set-launch-essential-pre-course-prep-for-faculty-in-d2l-brightspace-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
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SUMMARY:Integrating Retrieval Practice (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:July 7 – July 27\, 2025\n\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis course is an introduction to retrieval practice teaching methods. Retrieval practice focuses on improving long-term learning. We help students retrieve through deliberate recall of skills and knowledge\, spaced out over time\, and reviewed along with other concepts. \nMore than 100 years of educational research in both the lab and in classrooms has supported the effectiveness (and simplicity!) of retrieval practice on improving retention\, higher order thinking skills\, and transfer of knowledge and skill to new contexts. \nWe will explore both teaching and technological strategies for using retrieval practice in our course: \n\nModule 1 shares the Why and the What of retrieval practice.\nModule 2 focuses on the How and shares teaching methods and technology tools to support retrieval practice.\nModule 3 looks at student success with retrieval including metacognition and evaluation of teaching methods.\n\nFrom the Facilitator\n\nDirect link: Retrieval Practice Introduction Video \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nApply principles of retrieval practice to course design or unit development. \n\n\nDiscuss research findings connecting retrieval practice to student success. \n\n\nExplore various teaching and learning tools that align with retrieval practice. \n\n\nImplement strategies to support student retrieval practice. \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 2-3 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\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. \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/integrating-retrieval-practice-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T110000
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker: A Live Demo (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about Microsoft Word’s Accessibility Checker? This webinar will include a demonstration of the tool and provide practical tips for its use. \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/microsoft-word-accessibility-checker-a-live-demo-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T111500
DTSTAMP:20250401T205205Z
CREATED:20250401T202728Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI Workshop: Part 4 (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:June 26\, 2025\n\n4-Part Virtual Series\nThis hands-on introductory workshop provides time and space for applying AI in your teaching context. Participants will collectively explore generative AI tools and (re-)design a learning activity or assessment that supports AI literacy\, incorporates or resists generative AI tools\, and applies equitable teaching practices. At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with additional resources to explore topics further on their own. Be sure to register for all webinars in this 4-part series separately. \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 incorporates or resists generative AI tools.\nIncorporate equitable teaching practices into content\, a learning activity\, an assessment\, or an instructional process.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.  \n\n\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \n\nRegister for all webinars in this 4-part series separately. \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?\nPlease contact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-ai-workshop-part-4-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Improving Student Learning with Retrieval Strategies (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:As faculty\, we play a critical role not only in delivering course content but also in supporting students in transferring that knowledge into long-term memory. This webinar will explore a three-stage model of learning—encoding\, storage\, and retrieval—based on the work of Agarwal and Bain (2019). Special emphasis will be placed on the retrieval stage\, where learning is actively reinforced and strengthened. Participants will leave the session with practical retrieval strategies they can immediately apply in both face-to-face and online classrooms. \nAccommodations\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. Request Accommodations\nQuestions?\n​Contact facilitator Ann Lichliter. \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/improving-student-learning-with-retrieval-strategies-summer-2025/
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SUMMARY:Application of Antiracist Pedagogy: Creating Community in the Classroom (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Building community in the classroom is an essential starting point for applying antiracist pedagogy. Join instructors of the Introduction to Antiracist Pedagogy short course in a discussion of community building\, with added attention to challenges and opportunities in the online environment. \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 Melissa Prescott. \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/application-of-antiracist-pedagogy-creating-community-in-the-classroom-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Antiracist Practices for Search Committee Members (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides an opportunity to discuss antiracist practices for search committee service. Part of academic equity work is to ensure that students can see themselves reflected in the faculty and staff within their college or university. As our student population becomes increasingly diverse\, intentional efforts to increase the diversity of campus faculty and staff is essential. \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 Melissa Prescott. \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/antiracist-practices-for-search-committee-members-summer-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI Workshop: Part 3 (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:June 18\, 2025\n\n4-Part Virtual Series\nThis hands-on introductory workshop provides time and space for applying AI in your teaching context. Participants will collectively explore generative AI tools and (re-)design a learning activity or assessment that supports AI literacy\, incorporates or resists generative AI tools\, and applies equitable teaching practices. At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with additional resources to explore topics further on their own. Be sure to register for all webinars in this 4-part series separately. \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 incorporates or resists generative AI tools.\nIncorporate equitable teaching practices into content\, a learning activity\, an assessment\, or an instructional process.\n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Instructional Designers and Technologists\, Faculty Developers/Trainers\, and Concurrent Enrollment instructors.  \n\n\nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. After registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \n\nRegister for all webinars in this 4-part series separately. \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?\nPlease contact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/teaching-with-ai-workshop-part-3-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Digging into Wise Feedback (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:We know that we assess because we want to see what students are learning. Feedback on those assessments plays a critical role in learning. It can be an opportunity to reinforce ideas in the course content and assure students know they can meet expectations. Indicating whether something is correct or incorrect is only a start: what other elements can we include in our feedback to encourage students and lead them to competence with the content? Let’s talk about strategies for giving wise feedback that are beneficial and mindful of workload concerns. \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/digging-into-wise-feedback-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:From Click to Connection: Consistent and Compassionate Communication (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Empathy is about course design and beyond; it is within every communication we have with learners (verbal and nonverbal)! In this webinar\, we’ll explore consistent and compassionate communication strategies for online courses. From before the course begins to giving feedback\, navigating challenges\, or supporting student needs; let’s discuss strategies to build bridges and support connections! \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\, Rachel Daley. \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/from-click-to-connection-consistent-and-compassionate-communication-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T120000
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: June 2025
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the June 2025 release (version 20.25.06) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, June 19. \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. \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.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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