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SUMMARY:SoTL Toolkit: Collecting and Analyzing Classroom Data - Part 2 (Summer 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Information in these webinars will be useful for participants who have generated an initial Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) question and are working out a specific plan conducting research to explore that question. \nPart 1. This first webinar meeting introduces you to possible types of SoTL questions and research methods that may align with your question (e.g.\, quantitative\, qualitative\, and mixed-methods). You will also consider what type of evidence you will want to collect as you explore your SoTL question and then identify specific\, available sources of evidence in your teaching context that will allow you to explore your SoTL question. \nPart 2. In the second session of this webinar you will review your SoTL question and evidence gathering plan and revise as necessary. In addition to reviewing the evidence sources you will be using\, you will determine the parameters of the study\, and develop a plan for collecting and analyzing the evidence. \nNote: If you need a review of SoTL IRB procedures\, we recommend reviewing this NED Webinar from Oct 2023 (Susan Parry) \n\nRSVP Required\n  \n\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. \n\nAccommodations\n  \n\nThe NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events\, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate! \nMachine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events\, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible. \nPlease\, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation. \n Request Accommodations\n\nQuestions?\n  \n\nContact facilitators Janet Tilstra and Odessa Luna.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/sotl-toolkit-collecting-and-analyzing-classroom-data-part-2-summer-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: May 2024 (20.24.05)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the May 2024 release (version 20.24.05) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, May 16. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-may-2024-20-24-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:SoTL Toolkit: Collecting and Analyzing Classroom Data - Part 1 (Summer 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Information in these webinars will be useful for participants who have generated an initial Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) question and are working out a specific plan conducting research to explore that question. \nPart 1. This first webinar meeting introduces you to possible types of SoTL questions and research methods that may align with your question (e.g.\, quantitative\, qualitative\, and mixed-methods). You will also consider what type of evidence you will want to collect as you explore your SoTL question and then identify specific\, available sources of evidence in your teaching context that will allow you to explore your SoTL question. \nPart 2. In the second session of this webinar you will review your SoTL question and evidence gathering plan and revise as necessary. In addition to reviewing the evidence sources you will be using\, you will determine the parameters of the study\, and develop a plan for collecting and analyzing the evidence. \nNote: If you need a review of SoTL IRB procedures\, we recommend reviewing this NED Webinar from Oct 2023 (Susan Parry) \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. \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 facilitators Janet Tilstra or Odessa Luna.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/sotl-toolkit-collecting-and-analyzing-classroom-data-part-1-summer-2024-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Intersectionality and Disability: Voices for Justice (Option 2)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet us? We are here! Explore the beauty of intersectionality. In this panel\, students from across the system will share their experiences with disability and race. Panelists will have the option to respond to questions around their experiences with disability\, identity\, disclosure\, and access.   \nAttendees will take away an understanding of student experiences – as an invitation to engage in disability justice. \nMeet the Student Panelists\nTumni Jubril\, Century College\nMajor: Computer Technology Support and Administration  \nHello. My name is Tunmi (To-me). I am a totally blind individual. I am a second-year college student studying Computer Tech Support and Administration (CTSA) which is a field of Computer Science.  \nOutside of my studies\, I am an audio game developer and music producer.   \n\nLina Howard\, Minneapolis College\nMajor: Psychology \nI started my academic journey at Minneapolis College in 2017 and will graduate with my AA degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a concentration in Psychology this May. The next stage of my journey will start this fall when I transfer to Metro State University for my bachelor’s in psychology. \nI started participating in advocacy work in 2017 when I became a member of the largest organized blindness movement in the world\, the National Federation of the Blind. It’s here where I began honing my leadership and advocacy skills through a wide spectrum of opportunities including but not limited to chairing committees with various focuses\, planning leadership seminars for blind students across the country\, and lobbying for various pieces of legislation here in Minnesota and on capitol hill to improve the lives of disabled Americans. \nI am currently employed as a student worker in the Accessibility Resource Center at Minneapolis College\, where I am coming to love working with others like me who deserve an accessible learning environment. \n\nMargarita Ortega\, Minneapolis College\nMajor: Human Services \nMargarita Ortega wears many hats and serves the community in various efforts that advance racial justice and equity throughout the State of MN. Margarita will graduate this May with her Associate of Science in Human Services and transfer to transfer to Metro State University.  She plans to apply to Hamline University and double major in Civil Rights Law. \nMargarita is a federally enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and is a first-generation American from her father. Her mother grew up in Chicago’s condemned buildings\, as her grandmother was relocated off-reservation because of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956.  During the Mariel Boatlift in 1976\, Margarita’s from Cuba to America. \nShe is a proud resident of the one and only Urban Native American Preference HUD Housing Community in the Nation\, Little Earth of United Tribes. \nMargarita is a long-time advocate for change and currently serves on three State of Minnesota Commissions and Committees: \n\nMinneapolis Representative\, The Urban Indian Advisory Board\nAmerican Indian Representative\, Cultural Ethnic Communities and Leadership Council\nMinneapolis American Indian Representative\, Minnesota Pregnancy Wellness and Substance Abuse\n\nShe also is a SMART Justice Fellow under the ACLU\, NAACP\, and Tone Up. Margarita serves as an Assistant Head Judge for the City of Minneapolis Elections Department and is a proud mother of two daughters. She challenges systemic structures and breaks down barriers for ethnic communities. \n\nEbony Hill\, Minnesota State University Moorhead\nMajor: Healthcare Management \nHello\, my name is Ebony Hill. I was born in Chicago and raised in Minnesota. My disabilities are hard of hearing. I was born with hearing losses which included reduced speech discrimination. I am a junior at Minnesota State University Moorhead\, pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management. \nI transferred from Century College after I graduated with my A.A.S Medical Office Assistant Degree. My educational background includes a Medical Assistant Diploma\, a Medical Office Support Certificate\, and a Medical Administrative Support Diploma. My goals are to be a healthcare leader and improve healthcare facilities. I am unsure what to do\, but I want to work in a clinic or hospital setting doing something I enjoy and put my degree to good use. One day\, I plan to work towards parity for people with disabilities regarding their disability rights. I have many ideas and goals I am trying to implement into my lifestyle. \nIn my free time\, I enjoy reading\, writing\, spending time with my family and friends\, working out\, and eating out at different restaurants. \n\nChester Natagegabo\, St. Cloud State University\nMajor: Social Studies Education \nChester Natagegabo (Anishiinabemowin for “The One Who Stands First”) Spears is an enrolled citizen of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe\, an Army veteran\, a proud father\, an organ recipient\, and a non-traditional student. Chester returned to college full-time after a 15+ year hiatus\, to complete his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education\, after receiving an organ transplant and realizing that he couldn’t continue carrying out the physical labor that he had proudly been doing most of his adult life to provide for himself and his family. He is a transfer student from Red Lake Nation College\, where he was on the Dean’s List every semester\, a former American Indian Fund Scholarship recipient and a Red Lake Nation New Beginnings Scholarship recipient. Chester has experience as a grassroots organizer in the Twin Cities Indigenous community; he has taught classes on traditional eagle staff runs to Native youth in various community spaces. For many years\, he volunteered for the Minneapolis American Indian Center Circle of Generations program and for the American Indian Patient Advocate program at Hennepin County Medical Center.   \nChester is interested in teaching Native American history and in working at Native-serving schools in the Twin Cities after completing his degree. When he’s not studying\, he enjoys supporting his daughter’s extra-curricular interests in jingle dress dancing\, jazz dancing\, and spending time with his dog “Okwiin” and cat “Zaagi”  \n\nMargaret-Ann Thompson\, Century College\nBio coming soon! \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. \nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/the-beauty-of-intersectionality-and-disability-voices-for-justice-option-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Equity by Design Onboarding: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:April 1 – April 28\, 2024\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis four-week short course is designed to build foundational skills and knowledge for engaging in the Equity by Design methodology. Equity by Design is a Minnesota State strategic priority informed by the work of McNair\, Bensimon and others\, who have shown that one path toward closing equity gaps in higher education is through a race-conscious\, data-informed\, and equity-minded collaboration. \nModule 1 orients you to the course navigation\, goals\, and facilitators. Module 2 defines key terms\, introduces the Equity by Design methodology\, and shares connections to other Minnesota State initiatives. Module 3 provides further detail for each step in the methodology and supports skill building for conducting critical inquiry. Module 4 offers a guided process for defining\, implementing\, and sustaining Equity by Design interventions with plenty of practical examples. Module 5 provides resources for Equity by Design work based on role including advisors\, deans/administrators\, faculty\, presidents/president’s cabinets\, and student support staff. Lastly\, Module 6 concludes the course with opportunities to reflect on your learning. \nCourse Learning Objectives \nBy engaging in this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the Equity by Design methodology\nExplain and appreciate the differences between equity and equal treatment\nExplain and appreciate the differences between race-conscious and color-blind lenses\nExplain the value of making data-informed decisions\nExplain and appreciate the differences between asset-based and deficit-based mindsets\nShare examples\, resources\, and suggestions for sustained equity inquiry and action with their peers\nContribute to their local campus\, and system-wide\, Equity by Design teams\n\nSuggested Audience \nEquity by Design teams and individuals contributing to local campus and/or system-wide Equity by Design work. This may include: Advisors\, Deans/Administrators\, Faculty (Full-time and part-time)\, Presidents/President’s Cabinets\, Student Support Staff\, and others. It is strongly encouraged for teams to participate together\, individual registration is also welcome.\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.  \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.\n \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations to participate in this event\, please send an email to the facilitator at the bottom of this page. \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. \nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/equity-by-design-onboarding-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Multi-Modal Teaching and Learning Panel: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:In this panel\, students and faculty from across the system will share their experiences with multi-modal teaching and learning. Panelists will have the option to answer questions on benefits and challenges\, course delivery\, participation\, skills and knowledge\, technology and accessibility\, and lessons learned. In addition to the panelists\, members of the audience are welcome to share their feedback and perspectives on high flex teaching and learning. \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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact the Educational Development and Technology unit.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/multi-modal-teaching-and-learning-panel-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Intersectionality and Disability: Voices for Justice (Option 1)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet us? We are here! Explore the beauty of intersectionality. In this panel\, students from across the system will share their experiences with disability and race. Panelists will have the option to respond to questions around their experiences with disability\, identity\, disclosure\, and access.   \nAttendees will take away an understanding of student experiences – as an invitation to engage in disability justice.  \nMeet the Student Panelists\nTumni Jubril\, Century College\nMajor: Computer Technology Support and Administration  \nHello. My name is Tunmi (To-me). I am a totally blind individual. I am a second-year college student studying Computer Tech Support and Administration (CTSA) which is a field of Computer Science.  \nOutside of my studies\, I am an audio game developer and music producer.   \n\nLina Howard\, Minneapolis College\nMajor: Psychology \nI started my academic journey at Minneapolis College in 2017 and will graduate with my AA degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a concentration in Psychology this May. The next stage of my journey will start this fall when I transfer to Metro State University for my bachelor’s in psychology. \nI started participating in advocacy work in 2017 when I became a member of the largest organized blindness movement in the world\, the National Federation of the Blind. It’s here where I began honing my leadership and advocacy skills through a wide spectrum of opportunities including but not limited to chairing committees with various focuses\, planning leadership seminars for blind students across the country\, and lobbying for various pieces of legislation here in Minnesota and on capitol hill to improve the lives of disabled Americans. \nI am currently employed as a student worker in the Accessibility Resource Center at Minneapolis College\, where I am coming to love working with others like me who deserve an accessible learning environment. \n\nMargarita Ortega\, Minneapolis College\nMajor: Human Services \nMargarita Ortega wears many hats and serves the community in various efforts that advance racial justice and equity throughout the State of MN. Margarita will graduate this May with her Associate of Science in Human Services and transfer to transfer to Metro State University.  She plans to apply to Hamline University and double major in Civil Rights Law. \nMargarita is a federally enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and is a first-generation American from her father. Her mother grew up in Chicago’s condemned buildings\, as her grandmother was relocated off-reservation because of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956.  During the Mariel Boatlift in 1976\, Margarita’s from Cuba to America. \nShe is a proud resident of the one and only Urban Native American Preference HUD Housing Community in the Nation\, Little Earth of United Tribes. \nMargarita is a long-time advocate for change and currently serves on three State of Minnesota Commissions and Committees: \n\nMinneapolis Representative\, The Urban Indian Advisory Board\nAmerican Indian Representative\, Cultural Ethnic Communities and Leadership Council\nMinneapolis American Indian Representative\, Minnesota Pregnancy Wellness and Substance Abuse\n\nShe also is a SMART Justice Fellow under the ACLU\, NAACP\, and Tone Up. Margarita serves as an Assistant Head Judge for the City of Minneapolis Elections Department and is a proud mother of two daughters. She challenges systemic structures and breaks down barriers for ethnic communities. \n\nEbony Hill\, Minnesota State University Moorhead\nMajor: Healthcare Management \nHello\, my name is Ebony Hill. I was born in Chicago and raised in Minnesota. My disabilities are hard of hearing. I was born with hearing losses which included reduced speech discrimination. I am a junior at Minnesota State University Moorhead\, pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management. \nI transferred from Century College after I graduated with my A.A.S Medical Office Assistant Degree. My educational background includes a Medical Assistant Diploma\, a Medical Office Support Certificate\, and a Medical Administrative Support Diploma. My goals are to be a healthcare leader and improve healthcare facilities. I am unsure what to do\, but I want to work in a clinic or hospital setting doing something I enjoy and put my degree to good use. One day\, I plan to work towards parity for people with disabilities regarding their disability rights. I have many ideas and goals I am trying to implement into my lifestyle. \nIn my free time\, I enjoy reading\, writing\, spending time with my family and friends\, working out\, and eating out at different restaurants. \n\nChester Natagegabo\, St. Cloud State University\nMajor: Social Studies Education \nChester Natagegabo (Anishiinabemowin for “The One Who Stands First”) Spears is an enrolled citizen of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe\, an Army veteran\, a proud father\, an organ recipient\, and a non-traditional student. Chester returned to college full-time after a 15+ year hiatus\, to complete his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education\, after receiving an organ transplant and realizing that he couldn’t continue carrying out the physical labor that he had proudly been doing most of his adult life to provide for himself and his family. He is a transfer student from Red Lake Nation College\, where he was on the Dean’s List every semester\, a former American Indian Fund Scholarship recipient and a Red Lake Nation New Beginnings Scholarship recipient. Chester has experience as a grassroots organizer in the Twin Cities Indigenous community; he has taught classes on traditional eagle staff runs to Native youth in various community spaces. For many years\, he volunteered for the Minneapolis American Indian Center Circle of Generations program and for the American Indian Patient Advocate program at Hennepin County Medical Center.   \nChester is interested in teaching Native American history and in working at Native-serving schools in the Twin Cities after completing his degree. When he’s not studying\, he enjoys supporting his daughter’s extra-curricular interests in jingle dress dancing\, jazz dancing\, and spending time with his dog “Okwiin” and cat “Zaagi”  \n\nMargaret-Ann Thompson\, Century College\nHello\, my name is Margaret-Ann Thompson. I was born in Ohio and moved to Minnesota when I was 8 years old. My disabilities are ADHD\, Learning disability\, and Asperger’s. I’m currently a Nursing student at Century College and have certifications as a Pharmacy technician\, Medical Administration Assistant\, Nursing Assistant\, and immunization tech.  \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. \nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \nQuestions?\nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/the-beauty-of-intersectionality-and-disability-voices-for-justice-option-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Antiracist Pedagogy: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:March 18 – April 7\, 2024\n\nShort Course\nCourse Learning Objectives \nThrough engaging in the work of the training\, faculty will be able to: \n\nDefine antiracist pedagogy as an individual and community process\, and why it is important\nLearn strategies for sustained critical self-reflection as a foundation for antiracism work\nBegin applying antiracist pedagogy to their classes\, across their curriculum in their department\, and across their college\n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser \nCreate\, save and upload Word documents \nNavigate Microsoft Windows \nCreate and send an email using your Minnesota State account \nEvaluate and decide whether or not to use OneDrive \nSet up\, Attend\, and Participate in Zoom gatherings \nPerform basic tasks associated with the following D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Quizzes\, Surveys\, Discussion\, and Assignments \n\nSuggested Audience \nFaculty (full-time and part-time) who teach courses 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. 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.  \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. Using the RSVP tool below allows us to send you reminders about this course and share important information following the course including how to access the corresponding D2L Brightspace course site.   \nQuestions?  \nContact the facilitators Melissa Prescott and Iyekiyapiwiƞ Darlene St. Clair.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/introduction-to-antiracist-pedagogy-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T150000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Classroom Dynamics: Mindful Teaching Amid Conflict (Session One)
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Classroom Dynamics: An Anti-Racist and Trauma-Informed Approach\nJoin the three-part webinar series designed to revolutionize classroom discussions by introducing an anti-racist and trauma-informed approach to conflicts. We recognize that students bring their entire selves to class\, encompassing bodies\, emotions\, and neuro-systems\, often carrying traumas resulting from microaggressions\, racism\, religious differences\, and various conflicts. Instructors play a pivotal role in addressing these behind-the-scenes issues to foster an inclusive learning space that supports all students\, including those who may be traumatized. \nSession One\nExplore the nuanced dynamics of the classroom space in this webinar\, where conventional assumptions about neutral learning environments are challenged. Delve into Neuroscience and trauma-informed pedagogy\, unveiling how traumatized brains introduce unique considerations. \nThis session invites participants to uncover the social and cultural construction of emotions and traumas\, fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences students bring to the learning environment. \nEngage in meaningful conversations about inclusive practices designed to welcome all brains\, and brains in various stages into the classroom. Join us for a transformative exploration of educational spaces that acknowledges and embraces the individuality of each learner. \nThis is part of a series\, register for each session: \n\nSession Two\nSession Three\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Yalda Hamidi.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/navigating-classroom-dynamics-mindful-teaching-amid-conflict-session-one/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231218T150435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T190232Z
UID:10005027-1707739200-1707741000@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: February 2024 (20.24.02)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the February 2024 release (version 20.24.02) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, February 15. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-february-2024-20-24-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231019T184509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T190116Z
UID:10005010-1707696000-1707782399@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Equity 101: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:February 12 – March 3\, 2024\nShort Course\nDescription\nThis three-week short course is sequentially designed to encourage reflection about the structural conditions that inform who we are and how we relate to others. Module 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). Module 2 considers the social component by turning our reflection outwards onto the identities of our students and institutions. Lastly\, Module 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. \nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this course\, participants should be able to: \n\n\nEstablish shared terminology surrounding equity and inclusion.\nDescribe characteristics of an equity minded person.\nEstablish a shared framework for understanding systemic privilege and oppression.\nDevelop skills to reflect on your own identity\, worldview\, and practices\, in order to uncover assumptions and practices that are inequitable.\nIdentify individual and institutional threats to equity.\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.  \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.\n \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations to participate in this event\, please send an email to the facilitator at the bottom of this page. \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. \nQuestions?  \nContact the Network for Educational Development.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/equity-101-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T104500
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231218T180842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T185746Z
UID:10005033-1706781600-1706784300@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is the pre-webinar associated with the NED short course: Classroom Reflection to Classroom Inquiry (February 12 through March 3rd). This webinar will present an overview of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning process. Participants will discuss how to get started on a SoTL project including the process steps to for creating a meaningful project. Includes links to useful resources. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Suzanne Szucs.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/getting-started-with-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20240111T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T170016Z
UID:10005043-1706540400-1706544000@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:X\, Y\, Z\, 1\, 2\, 3? Alternative Grading Methods: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for anyone ready for something other than A-F evaluation methods. If you’d like to explore alternative grading methods or maybe you’ve already done so\, come learn about the possibilities\, share your experiences\, or ask questions! \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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Jill Cadwell.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/x-y-z-1-2-3-alternative-grading-methods-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231218T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T185731Z
UID:10005026-1705406400-1705408200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:What's New in D2L Brightspace: January 2024 (20.24.01)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the January 2024 release (version 20.24.01) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday\, January 18. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/whats-new-in-d2l-brightspace-january-2024-20-24-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231215T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T185549Z
UID:10005032-1704276000-1704279600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Semester Start Reminders for AI: Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is an overview of teaching with AI resources that were created\, curated\, and shared across Minnesota State in 2023. This introductory webinar on AI reviews these topics:  \n\nDeveloping an approach\n\nAssessing the impact of AI in assignments\nCrafting a course policy \n\n\n\n\nEngaging students\n\nFraming conversations about AI\nScaffolding learning with AI \n\n\n\n\nDigital literacy\n\nSupporting critical thinking about AI \nAnalyzing bias in AI\n\n\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. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Jody Ondich and Elizabeth Harsma.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/semester-start-reminders-for-ai-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231009T152330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T152330Z
UID:10005003-1701252000-1701255600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Regular and Substantive Interaction and Universal Design for Learning: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:The newly implemented definitions of academic engagement online and the conversation around Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) provides an opportunity to incorporate more inclusive and equitable learning experiences. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) combined with a culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching lens can help educators create opportunities for RSI in concrete\, specific ways. \nIn this webinar we’ll introduce/review RSI and the connection to UDL through an anti-racist and culturally responsive lens\, share 5 teaching strategies that support RSI\, and provide helpful technology tips you can use to engage students in your own courses. You can expect to engage in reflection\, connect with colleagues\, and take away at least one idea for RSI with technology in your own teaching. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Elizabeth Harsma.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/regular-and-substantive-interaction-and-universal-design-for-learning-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230929T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T194417Z
UID:10004999-1700226000-1700229600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Career Magic: How Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Keep Us Afloat: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve spent a decade or two in the classroom\, you’ve likely settled into a good groove. You know what you’re doing. You’ve seen a lot of stuff. You’ve made it through a global pandemic. Congratulations! Despite all this hard-won wisdom\, however\, you might also feel tired. Maybe a little concerned about your students and the changes you’ve seen in them over the years. Maybe even a little bored. You’re not alone! In this discussion-based webinar\, we will look at the challenges we face as mid-career instructors and how Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) might help spur the curiosity about where our subjects and our students’ experiences intersect. According to Madeline Will and Ileana Najarro in Education Week\, “Culturally responsive teaching means using students’ customs\, characteristics\, experience\, and perspectives as tools for better classroom instruction.” What does the emergence of CRT mean for an instructor with a decade or even two’s worth of experience in the classroom? \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/mid-career-magic-how-culturally-responsive-teaching-can-keep-us-afloat-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230929T140005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T173934Z
UID:10004998-1699876800-1699891200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Equity Reviewer Training for Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:In-Person at Lake Superior College\nDuluth\, MN\n\nReviewers will gain an insider perspective as to how proposals are reviewed that can be applied to their own future proposals or guidance of others. Based on lived experiences and active engagement in equity consciousness work\, we also recognize reviewers may be able to contribute additional perspectives and insight to enhance equitable outcomes. \nThe purpose of this training will be to:\n\nDescribe what it means to be an equity conscious reviewer and why it is important to have such skill sets.\nDemonstrate the ability to ask critical questions using mindful inquiry related to equity in proposals for system level funding opportunities.\nIdentify how inequities are present in language\, budgets\, and proposed actions in proposals for system level funding opportunities.\nExperience opportunities to practice examining system level funding opportunities with an equity conscious frame.\nDiscern how the intended proposal outcomes may exacerbate inequitable outcomes rather than mitigate them\, or improve outcomes for historically marginalized groups.\n\nAdditional day-of details and a participant questionnaire will be sent to your email once registration has closed. \nRegistration\nRegistration is limited and due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, November 3\, 2023. \n Registerby November 3\nQuestions?\nContact Jonathan Hamilton\, Program Director for Collaboration.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/equity-reviewer-training-for-funding-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230908T202703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T202703Z
UID:10003996-1698935400-1698939000@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Humanizing Student Assessments with Video or Audio Feedback: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:Video or Audio Feedback can be a powerful method for connecting with students in the online workspace. Creating personalized\, specific feedback in strategic places in D2L can help students feel welcomed and engaged in their learning goals. In this webinar\, we will explore the various places in D2L where video or audio feedback can be placed\, how to create it\, and help you plan a manageable strategy for when and why to use video as a feedback method. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Kathleen Coate.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/humanizing-student-assessments-with-video-or-audio-feedback-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20231009T150928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T151257Z
UID:10005002-1698746400-1698750000@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Technology Tips for Universal Design for Learning: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can help educators create inclusive and equitable learning experiences in concrete\, specific ways. We can apply a culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching approach to UDL to help us answer the question: How do I ‘do’ anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching? And we can use technology tools to create universally designed learning experiences. \nIn this webinar we’ll introduce/review UDL through a culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching lens\, share 5 teaching strategies\, and provide helpful technology tips you can use to engage students in your own courses. You can expect to engage in reflection\, connect with colleagues\, and take away at least one idea for applying UDL with technology in your own teaching. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Elizabeth Harsma.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/technology-tips-for-universal-design-for-learning-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230912T203709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T203709Z
UID:10004000-1698400800-1698404400@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:SoTL Toolkit: Primer on Quantitative and Qualitative Methods: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) guides us as instructors to engage in continuous review\, revision\, and renewal of our teaching practices to support student learning. With SoTL\, we ask questions like “What will happen after I implement this revision policy?”; “Does this assessment format work better than others?”\, and “How much more or how much less discussion occurred after this strategy?” \nBut how do we answer questions about our teaching practices? Specifically\, how can we make sense of our approach in the underlying assumptions\, parts\, and processes to how we answer questions about our teaching practices? \nWe can turn to principles and concepts from quantitative methods and qualitative methods to help us design and implement SoTL-based inquiry. \nThis webinar reviews quantitative and qualitative methods in their underlying assumptions\, major characteristics\, and how assumptions and characteristics translate to specific methods of inquiry. The webinar will task participants to reflect\, analyze\, and discuss prompts individually and as part of a group. \n\nRSVP Required\n\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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\n\nContact facilitator Susan Parry.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/sotl-toolkit-primer-on-quantitative-and-qualitative-methods-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230929T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T193128Z
UID:10005000-1697202000-1697205600@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Culturally-Based Learning Preferences and Your Teaching: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:In Patrick Parrish and Jennifer A. Linder-VanBerschot’s article “Cultural Dimensions of Learning: Addressing the Challenges of Multicultural Instruction” from the journal International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (2010)\, they describe a construct for understanding how our cultures influence the way we prefer to learn. Key to us as educators is how those specific cultural learning preferences then translate into how we present our materials in class\, our goals for students’ learning\, and the ways we expect students to participate within the course. Not only will we discuss these dimensions of learning in this webinar\, but we will also look at the survey itself and how your preferences can support some students while leaving out others. If you plan on attending and want to have the fullest possible experience\, email Kelli at kelli.hallstenerickson@lsc.edu ahead of time for the survey to take before the webinar. \n\nRSVP Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. \n\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you\, please add this event to your calendar. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page. \n\nQuestions?\nContact facilitator Kelli Hallsten Erickson.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/culturally-based-learning-preferences-and-your-teaching-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230825T182523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T211046Z
UID:10004983-1693929600-1693933200@asanewsletter.org
SUMMARY:Using D2L Brightspace Quizzes: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in using D2L Brightspace for quizzes\, but you’re not sure how to get started? This is the webinar for you! \nIn this session\, we’ll talk about how quizzes can be adapted for many assessment purposes. \nTopics will include: \n\nUsing item pools\nSetting up specialized testing experiences\nInvigilation tools\nTips and tricks for grading\nPost-grading considerations\n\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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \n\nQuestions?   \nPlease contact the facilitator Kristie Campana.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/using-d2l-brightspace-quizzes-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTSTAMP:20260421T225429
CREATED:20230807T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T180130Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Student-to-Content Interaction: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:September 5 – 24\, 2023\nShort Course\nDescription\nBy the end of this three week short course\, you will be able to use D2L Brightspace tools (including Content\, HTML Editor\, and Release Conditions) to improve the student-to-content interaction. You will be provided with efficient ways to create and add existing content materials in the Content tool\, tips and tricks to using HTML Editor\, and strategies for utilizing conditional release with Release Conditions.  You will be provided with practical strategies to apply effective course design to engage students with online course content. \nCourse Learning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand and differentiate online course tools and features (Content\, HTML Editor\, and Release Conditions) that may be utilized for course content design.\nUnderstand best practices using online course tools and features to improve student-to-content interaction.\nAnalyze and apply practical strategies for real-world scenarios to design content learning paths.\nEvaluate and reflect how these strategies may improve student learning and interaction in online courses.\n\nTechnical Skill Requirements\n\nUse a web browser\nCreate\, save and upload Microsoft Word documents\nPerform basic tasks associated with the following D2L Brightspace tools: Content\, Discussions\, and Assignments\n\nMaterials Required \nParticipants should have access to their own D2L Brightspace course (sandbox or development are acceptable) to practice using the available course tools and features.  Contact your campus D2L/IT Helpdesk to create a D2L Brightspace “Sample/Sandbox” Course if you do not have one. \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. \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nBecause we need time to enroll participants into the corresponding D2L Brightspace Course site\, we will close RSVPs the Friday prior to the start of this 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.  \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. Using the RSVP tool below allows us to send you reminders about this course and share important information following the course including how to access the corresponding D2L Brightspace course site.   \nQuestions?  \nContact facilitator Carolyn Weber.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/improving-student-to-content-interaction-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:2023 Equity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:September 6 – November 16\, 2023\n\nDates vary by discipline \nEquity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Communities\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1\, 2023 \n  \nFall 2023 Disciplines: Agriculture and Food & Human and Personal Services \nShare the flyer\nDescription\nThe Minnesota State Educational Development and Technology unit supports faculty within disciplines to come together to explore culturally responsive teaching practices. \nThis is a great chance for colleagues to explore evidence-based strategies that could reduce equity gaps that exist within our programs. \nOur chancellor has given us the challenge of eliminating our equity gaps by 2030. How can we\, as instructors\, shift our teaching practices to meet this goal? One promising path is to ground those practices in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. \nIn this course\, we’ll have the opportunity to examine how well our current practices align with the central tenets of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. CRP advocates that good teaching draws on the knowledge and skill our students bring to the classroom\, creates supportive relationships that allow students to take learning risks\, and prepares students to challenge barriers to their full flourishing. In this course we will give and get support for deepening our CRP practices. \nAudience\nThis Fall 2023 opportunity is open to any Minnesota State faculty teaching courses within the participating disciplines and associated subjects associated with \n\nAgriculture and Food (Food Sciences\, Horticulture\, Culinary Arts\, Agricultural Science\, etc.)\nHuman and Personal Services (Child Care/Development\, Counseling\, Psychology\, Social Work\, Occupational Skills\, etc.)\n\nAdditionally\, high school teachers who teach college-level courses in these disciplines through concurrent enrollment at participating Minnesota State institutions are welcome. \nDates \nAgriculture and Food\n\nRegular live sessions via Zoom from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.\n\nSeptember 13 and 27\nOctober 11 and 25\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nHuman and Personal Services\n\nRegular live sessions via Zoom from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\n\nSeptember 14 and 28\nOctober 12 and 26\nNovember 16\n\n\n\nCommunity Expectations\n\nEngage with supporting materials (articles\, videos\, websites)\nAttend 5 – 6\, 90-minute Zoom sessions\, occurring every other week\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\nexplain to others the central tenets of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy\,\nincorporate those central tenets into course outcomes\, materials\, assessments\, activities\, syllabi\, and relationships\,\nidentify interconnections between implicit bias\, microaggressions\, trauma\, structural racism\, stereotype threat\, and course success\,\nuse our increased skills at CRP to share with\, support\, and encourage other faculty learners to increase everyone’s skills at CRP\,\ntrace how our values have changed and/or deepened through engaging in course\, and\ncreate a professional development plan for making next steps on the journey of culturally responsive teaching.\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\nFinancial Compensation\nParticipants will receive financial compensation in the form of release credit equivalency (RCE) of $1750 in combined salary and fringe.* In order to receive compensation\, Minnesota State system office will hire each faculty participant as a “temporary shared employee” for the purposes of completing this program. \n*Minnesota State University\, Mankato faculty receive compensation in 2.5 duty days. \nRegistration Required\n*Limit of 15 participants per discipline\n\nRegister by September 1\, 2023 using the following form. \n Registerby September 1\, 2023\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. \nQuestions?  \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, contact the Educational Development and Technology unit.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/2023-equity-and-inclusion-faculty-learning-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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SUMMARY:Accessible Digital Media: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:August 28 – September 17\, 2023\n\nShort Course\nDescription \n\nCaptions\, transcripts\, and audio descriptions make multimedia more accessible. They help provide additional access for vision or hearing impairments\, learning disabilities\, noisy environments\, non-fluent speakers\, and others. \nThis short course will help you understand the important definitions surrounding accessible media\, the existing laws and policy standards that help ensure equitable access. The course will show the importance of having accessible features for media as well as effective ways to add audio descriptions\, captions\, and transcripts with our existing technology services. \nEnsuring that all media is accessible is one way to help improve student success and lead to a more equitable delivery for all. \n\nCourse Learning Objectives \nAfter completing the course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand definitions\, laws\, and policies surrounding accessible media that help ensure equitable access.\nKnow the importance of having accessible features for media as well as effective ways to add audio descriptions\, captions\, and transcripts with our existing technology service.\nUnderstand how using accessible media is a way to improve student success and lead to more equitable delivery.\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.  \nRegistration Required\nUse the RSVP tool below to register. There is a limit of 30 participants per course. \nBecause we need time to enroll participants into the corresponding D2L Brightspace Course site\, we will close RSVPs the Friday prior to the start of this 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.  \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \nCourse Location \nThis course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called\, MnSite. Using the RSVP tool below allows us to send you reminders about this course and share important information following the course including how to access the corresponding D2L Brightspace course site.   \nQuestions?  \nContact the Educational Development and Technology unit.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/accessible-digital-media-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Short Courses
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SUMMARY:Announcements as a Communication Tool in D2L Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:The Announcements on your D2L Brightspace course home page can help you communicate information to students and provide an additional avenue for student-teacher engagement. Learn tips for making the most of this tool to help you save time and reach students each time they enter your course. \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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \n\nQuestions?   \nPlease contact the facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/announcements-as-a-communication-tool-in-d2l-brightspace-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Create Content in D2L Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:Use the Content tool in D2L Brightspace to its greatest potential\, by utilizing it as the framework for learning and assessment activities in your online course. We’ll include tips for setting up the course in a streamlined and easy-to-navigate manner that will save time for both you and your students. \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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \n\nQuestions?   \nPlease contact the facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/create-content-in-d2l-brightspace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:OER Learning Circles: Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2023 OER Learning Circles\nSeptember 18 – December 3\, 2023\nApply by August 18 \n  \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.\nNew – OER Course Update – update an OER course that was previously redesigned in an OER Learning Circle cohort (at least 4 years ago).\nNew – OER 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. \nFunding\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. \nNew: Invite 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. \nHow to Apply for OER Learning Circles\n\n\nReview the expectations and preview the Online Application Form questions. (PDF)\nComplete the Online Application Form no later than August 18\, 2023.\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted.\nHow to Apply 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 and preview the Online Application Form questions. (PDF)\nComplete the Online Application Form no later than August 18\, 2023.\n\nNo late submissions will be accepted.\nQuestions?\nKaren Pikula\nMinnesota State OER Faculty Development Coordinator\nkaren.pikula@minnstate.edu
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/oer-learning-circles-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Communities
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SUMMARY:Manage Course Dates in D2L Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:The Start\, End\, and Due dates from most tools in D2L Brightspace can be managed on a single screen in the Manage Dates tool. Instead of going to each individual tool and opening each individual item to change dates\, you can use Manage Dates to view all dates at once\, with filtering\, sorting and searching options. Discover how to save time by using this handy tool. \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: If you require accommodations (live captioning\, etc.) to participate in this event\, please send an email to the person at the bottom of this page.  \n\nQuestions?   \nPlease contact the facilitator Suzanne Schlangen.
URL:https://asanewsletter.org/event/manage-course-dates-in-d2l-brightspace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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