Here at DDL we help our students succeed and our faculty teach in exciting news ways through the innovative use of technology.

Upcoming Events

  • Panopto Power Hour: Your Questions Answered by the FMC

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201 and Virtual

    Join us for an informative session that caters to both experienced and new Panopto users. We will focus on answering your questions and showing off Panopto's newest updates and features. This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's.

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

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  • Tube-Torial: YouTube Channel Creation for Educators with 201 - Training Room

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    Want a new way to deliver your instructional content to your students or broader audiences? This 90-minute workshop will teach you the essentials of starting and managing a YouTube channel. You’ll learn how to create a channel, customize it with your branding, upload and organize videos, add captions, and utilize key features like playlists. Ideal for beginners, this session will …

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  • ThingLink Basics: Upload, Create, and Share with 201 - Training Room

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    In this 90-minute workshop, discover how to turn simple media into immersive learning experiences with ThingLink! Dive into the basics of its intuitive interface and powerful features to craft stunning interactive images, infographics, videos, 360-degree tours, and even 3D models. With live demos and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the skills to create clickable, shareable, and unforgettable learning materials that will …

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  • Design Dive: Unleashing Creativity in Canva with 201 - Training Room

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Harness the full potential of Canva’s intuitive design tools that will elevate your course materials for both face-to-face and online instruction. In this 90-minute session, we’ll explore Canva’s vast array of free customizable templates, design tools, and stock elements for creating infographics, presentations, brochures, and more! We will also cover best practices for Canva's generative AI tools using Magic Studio …

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  • Photoshop Essentials: A Comprehensive Class for the Absolute Beginner

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard in photo editing. While feature-packed and versatile, it can be daunting for beginners. Using your free and active Photoshop license as a UCF employee, this 2-hour class demystifies the basics and sets you on the path to becoming a Photoshop wizard! We’ll start with a brief introduction to basic concepts, after which there will …

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  • Caption This: Your Guide for Quick and Easy Captioning

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Do you need to caption your video content? This 90-minute interactive session will guide you through practical methods of generating captions for both existing and new content in various video editing and delivery platforms. After a brief overview of how we can maintain maximum accessibility, we’ll compare the FMC’s recommended tools to help you better decide what will work best …

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  • ThingLink Scenario-Builder: Crafting Interactive Learning Adventures

    Classroom Building I: Room 202 (Faculty Multimedia Center)

    Ready to boost active learning and skill-building in your online classroom? In this 90-minute workshop, explore ThingLink’s powerful scenario-based learning feature to create dynamic, decision-driven learning paths. Immerse your students in real-world scenarios within a low-stakes, engaging environment. From storyboarding your ideas to building and sharing interactive scenarios, this hands-on session will equip you to captivate your learners and take …

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

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  • Open Ed Live: Open Education Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning

    Virtual

    Whether you're creating content or supporting those who do, Open Ed Live 2025 is your hub to practical insights that shape the future of open education. Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in Open Educational Resources (OER) and explore cutting-edge practices that enhance student access(ibility) and forms bridges for lifelong learning. Join us for interactive presentations, collaborative drop-in sessions, and …

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  • Mic Up! Fundamentals of Audio Recording

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Learn the fundamental principles and skills of audio recording for your instructional multimedia content and podcasts. This 90-minute workshop gives you hands-on experience with the available sound gear at the FMC and introduction to best practices for mic placement, identifying potential sound barriers, and more! This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's.

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  • Creating Effective Asynchronous Videos

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Video content has become an essential part of modern education, but creating videos that are both engaging and visually appealing is an art form that incorporates basic production principles. From scripting and storyboarding to lighting, framing, and editing techniques, this 90-minute informative session will equip you with the skills to produce videos that keep your students hooked and ensure maximum …

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

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  • GenAI Stack Attack: Unlocking the Power of AI Workflows

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Unleash the power of generative AI by integrating multiple tools into a seamless workflow that transforms your ideas into polished, high-quality outputs. Through hands-on demonstrations, this workshop explores the strengths and limitations of various platforms, providing practical strategies to use their unique capabilities to achieve your goals. Whether you’re creating course materials, visual media, or immersive experiences, you’ll gain the …

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  • Clear Mix, Clear Message: Audio Editing in Premiere and Audition

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Do you hear clicks, pops, and hums in your audio recordings? Is your background music too distracting? Learn how to use Adobe Audition with your Premiere projects to transform any audio recording into a professional and clear final product. Gain the skills to sync audio and video, remove common noises, mitigate wind interference, and enhance dialogue quality for various multimedia …

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  • Video Editing in Microsoft's Clipchamp

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Do you need a simple video editing platform for your lectures, tutorials, video feedback, etc? Microsoft’s Clipchamp is a free, online video editing platform that can bring your vision to life. This 90-minute workshop includes a demonstration of Clipchamp’s interface, features, and basic workflow from start to finish. Participants will be provided media assets to follow along with the demo, …

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  • CDL’s Faculty Connect Event

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Faculty are invited to the Faculty Multimedia Center for an exciting day filled with light refreshments, engaging conversations, and demonstrations by the Center for Distributed Learning. This event is dedicated to bringing together UCF faculty to discuss, explore and discover the transformative potential of digital learning. This is an open-house style event, allowing faculty to drop in as long as …

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

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  • Beyond the Frame: Transform Your Teaching with Immersive Content

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Elevate your teaching with 360 content creation! Play with the FMC's Insta360 cameras and use platforms like ThingLink to create virtual tours or other learning experiences that can immerse students into the subject matter. Become familiar with the production process with the guidance of the FMC team. This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's.

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  • Webcourses@UCF Open Lab for Instructors (Recurring Event)

    Digital Learning Center: DLC-217

    Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? …

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