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

Upcoming Events

  • Built-in Accessibility in Webcourses@UCF

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    This online session is designed for instructors and designers who want to explore integrated accessibility tools in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas). We’ll focus on practical uses and recent features of tools such as the Canvas Accessibility Checker, UDOIT 4.0, student accessibility tools and resources, and updated accessible templates. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only. 

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  • ThingLink Basics: Upload, Create, and Share

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Transform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos, and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo that gets you started in ThingLink, which is available for all UCF faculty, staff, and students. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only. 

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  • Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Hosted by the University of Central Florida

    Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

    The Teaching and Learning with AI conference aims to discuss how AI tools continue to evolve and change the way educators instruct students, as well as how students can effectively use these tools in their learning journey. This conference also encourages the use of AI for instruction to prepare students for their future workplace. Attendees will curate conversations around leaning …

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  • Designing for Clarity: Research-Based Strategies for More Effective Online Course Materials

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    This fully online workshop shows how research on multimedia learning and cognitive load can help faculty design clearer, more effective online course materials. Faculty will explore practical strategies to reduce repetition, weak signaling, and navigational complexity so students can focus on learning. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only. 

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  • ThingLink Scenario-Builder: Crafting Interactive Learning Adventures

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Explore ThingLink's scenario-based learning tool to create immersive role-playing activities, escape rooms, decision trees, and more! Follow along with a live demo for creating these scenarios and syncing them to your Webcourses@UCF grade book. This workshop is limited to faculty only. 

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  • Leveraging Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    This session will explore how Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor can be effectively used to secure online assessments. Attendees will explore configuring exams, understand monitoring analytics, and implement best practices to ensure secure and fair testing environments. This workshop is limited to faculty only. 

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  • Creating Effective Asynchronous Videos: Production Fundamentals

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Learn the art of video production with essential techniques in scripting, storyboarding, lighting, framing, and editing. This informative session will prepare you to create visually appealing videos to enhance student engagement and retention. This workshop is limited to faculty only.

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  • Export Webcourses@UCF Course Materials for Backup

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Learn how to easily save a copy of your Webcourses@UCF course materials for safekeeping. This workshop walks through your export options, what content you can download, and tips for backing up important files so you have access when you need them. This workshop is limited to faculty and staff only. 

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  • Video Editing in Adobe Premiere for Beginners

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Get started with Adobe Premiere Pro by exploring its interface and all the essential tools you need to create lectures, tutorials, documentaries, and more! Follow along with a live demo of covering installation, video assembly, captions, and exporting. This workshop is limited to faculty only. 

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  • Tube-Torial: YouTube Channel Creation for Educators

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Learn how to launch a YouTube channel that reflects your teaching style and supports your students. We’ll guide you step-by-step through channel setup with Gmail, crafting your brand, designing banners, and posting your first video. You’ll also discover the essentials of captions, playlists, and sharing tools to boost visibility and accessibility. This workshop is limited to instructors only. 

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  • How to Use Yellowdig to Enhance Online Discussions

    Faculty Multimedia Center, Classroom Building 1: Room 201

    Want to create online discussions that are more engaging, interactive, and fun? Or save time and effort on grading your students’ participation? If yes, then you need to check out Yellowdig!Join us for an interactive one-hour workshop to see how Yellowdig can spark interaction in your online course community. Faculty will explore the purpose of Yellowdig, learn effective strategies for …

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