Here at DDL we help our students succeed and our faculty teach in exciting news ways through the innovative use of technology.
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. In this workshop, you'll learn to: identify ways YouTube …
Division of Digital Learning EventsWant 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 …
Division of Digital Learning EventsThis 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. In this workshop, you'll learn to: summarize concerns around academic integrity in online assessments. review techniques and quiz settings in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) to …
Division of Digital Learning EventsTransform 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. In this workshop, you'll learn to: navigate the ThingLink interface to upload, organize, and manage course media. create interactive learning experiences using images, videos, 3D …
Division of Digital Learning EventsThis hybrid workshop introduces the built-in accessibility tools available in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas), with a focus on using UDOIT 4.0 to identify and resolve accessibility issues in your courses. Participants will explore the Canvas Accessibility Checker, accessible templates, and student accessibility resources through live demonstrations and guided hands-on activities, leaving with practical strategies to improve course accessibility for all learners. In …
Division of Digital Learning EventsBring a current assignment and leave with a reimagined version that showcases what students know and how they think. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll test the assignment instructions with generative AI, identify the student thinking and “human signature” the activity should reveal, and revise one element to make that contribution more visible. In this workshop, you'll learn to: Analyze what …
Division of Digital Learning EventsExceptional online teaching deserves to be recognized. This workshop will help faculty move beyond describing what they do to showcasing the impact of their teaching in award submissions. Hear from award committee members and past recipients about crafting a compelling instructor narrative and using evidence of student engagement, learning, and student feedback to strengthen your teaching story. In this workshop, …
Division of Digital Learning EventsThis interactive session will guide UCF faculty and staff through the process of designing effective non-academic courses, known as Special Programs, using the ADDIE instructional design model. Participants will explore how to conduct a needs assessment, define clear goals, organize content, and create an engaging and accessible learning experience. They will also receive a ready-to-use Special Programs Course Model that …
Division of Digital Learning EventsNew to Microsoft Clipchamp or curious about its latest features? In this step-by-step workshop, you’ll learn how to log in, organize your media, record new footage, and edit with confidence. We’ll also show you how to use Clipchamp’s built-in AI tools for captions and audio descriptions, ensuring your videos are polished, shareable, and accessible for all learners. In this workshop, …
Division of Digital Learning EventsDiscover practical, evidence-based strategies that can enhance student engagement, accessibility, and success in online and hybrid courses. This interactive workshop explores small course design improvements that can create meaningful learning outcomes without requiring a complete redesign. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and a personalized plan to strengthen their teaching and support student success. In this workshop, you'll learn to: …
Division of Digital Learning EventsThis 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. In this workshop, you'll learn to: summarize concerns around academic integrity in online assessments. review techniques and quiz settings in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) to …
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