D2L Brightspace, faculty development events next week
Want to learn how to enhance your use of D2L Brightspace and your students’ learning experience? Looking for opportunities to network with fellow educators and faculty development leaders statewide? Want to learn about innovative ideas that were funded in 2016 and listen to innovator pitches for 2017?
The following events are coming up next week, each hosted in Bloomington, MN.
EVENT 1: Faculty Development Network Social
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Where: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 5601 West 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN*
Times: 3:30-5:00 pm
What: On behalf of the statewide Faculty Development Subcommittee, faculty development leaders and educational developers are invited to join us for the 2017 Faculty Development Network Social. It’s an opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn more about current and future statewide faculty development opportunities, and help identify and prioritize system and Faculty Development Subcommittee goals for the upcoming year.
Register at the Faculty Development Network Social Eventbrite site (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-development-network-social-tickets-33409487677)
EVENT 2: Shark Tank Innovation Event
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Where: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 5601 West 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN*
Times: 5:00-8:00 pm
What: A networking event to share 2016 innovations and to hear pitch presentations for 2017 funding. This event is specifically for campus academic technology teams, student leaders, faculty development leaders, and innovators across Minnesota State.
Register at the Shark Tank Eventbrite site (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnesota-state-innovation-funding-aka-shark-tank-tickets-32481836046).
EVENT 3: Brightspace MN Connection Conference (formerly D2L MN Ignite)
When: Friday, April 21, 2017
Where: Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN
Times: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM with breakfast and lunch
Registration rates: $75 individual; $55 group rate per person if more than 5 from a single school register
Register at the Brightspace MN Connection web site (https://www.d2l.com/events/regional/minnesota/) and/or to view the schedule.
Highlights of the conference:
• Keynote Speaker: John Baker, D2L President and CEO
• Fireside Chat with John during first breakout session
• Over 30 breakout sessions for both faculty, staff, and administrators
*Special hotel accommodation rate for Brightspace MN Connection conference attendees.