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. 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 …
FirstCalendarMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
FirstCalendarNeed help with Yellowdig or want to learn what’s new? Join UCF’s monthly chat, co-hosted by CDL and Yellowdig Success Manager Vicky De La Cruz. This informal session is an opportunity to ask questions, explore new features, review community engagement, and get personalized guidance. Connect with fellow Yellowdig users at UCF, share ideas, and bring your favorite beverage. View their recent …
FirstCalendarAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FirstCalendarStop by, get your questions answered, and receive hands-on support as you work through your application materials. This four-part series is designed to help students navigate the study abroad process by providing helpful resources, guidance, and support every step of the way. Join us on the first four Wednesdays in September and let us help you take the next step …
FirstCalendarThe Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Sciences, and Health Professions & Sciences invite you to attend the fifth annual Pre-Health Kick-Off! Pre-Health students are invited to connect with 40+ registered student organizations, campus, partners, and even the UCF College of Medicine admissions team.
FirstCalendarThis workshop is targeted at a broad audience of researchers who want to learn how to be more efficient and effective in their data analysis and computing, whatever their career stage may be.The lesson is inspired by and based on the paper, Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing (Wilson et al., 2017): “a set of good computing practices that every …
FirstCalendarDigital Accessibility 101: Self-Evaluating for Beginners introduces the basics of accessible digital content. Learn key principles of inclusive design, WCAG fundamentals, and how to identify common accessibility issues in websites, documents, and multimedia. You'll gain practical tools to begin evaluating your own content—no prior experience needed, just a commitment to accessibility. For UCF employees use the Register Now button to …
FirstCalendarTransform 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 …
FirstCalendarComputational research can analyze models and/or data to reach new conclusions in faster ways or more complex scenarios. UCF has a 7,000+ core cluster for general-purpose computation for research across many fields of academic work, and a 54-node GPU cluster for specialized computation.This workshop will review the capabilities of the UCF Advanced Research Computing Center in general, with a focus …
FirstCalendarJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Talk Tuesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring Stetson University College of Law. This workshop guides students through the essential elements of a strong law school application, including crafting a persuasive personal statement, selecting meaningful experiences, preparing the LSAT, and securing impactful letters of recommendation. Participants will learn how to present …
FirstCalendarLearn the basics of Git (https://www.git-scm.com/) and version control using the command line in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're working on a coding project alone or with other people, version control can save you time and effort.This workshop is intended for new or novice Git users. Intermediate and advanced Git workshops are hosted periodically during Spring and Fall semesters. Please …
FirstCalendarReady to apply to UCF? Need assistance with completing the UCF application? Join us for the virtual UCF Application Workshop! Transfer Application deadline dates: Summer: March 1 Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1
FirstCalendarThe Dixon Career Development Center invites you to join us for an informative session with the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to learn more about its Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs. Hear directly from an admissions representative as they discuss program offerings, admissions requirements, and what it takes to become a competitive …
FirstCalendarThis 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 …
FirstCalendarStop by, get your questions answered, and receive hands-on support as you work through your application materials. This four-part series is designed to help students navigate the study abroad process by providing helpful resources, guidance, and support every step of the way. Join us on the first four Wednesdays in September and let us help you take the next step …
FirstCalendarThis workshop will introduce practical techniques for reading, organizing, and synthesizing academic literature. Learn how to identify key themes, compare findings across studies, and build a strong literature review that supports your research goals. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FirstCalendarPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
FirstCalendarMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
FirstCalendarAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
FirstCalendarEach day, a stepstool in the UCF Libraries goes unnoticed. Now, by spending just a fraction of your time, you can Foster-A-Stepstool and give one of our well-used library stepstools a fresh start in the new year! Take one home, clean it, paint it in your own style, and return it to lift future researchers up for years to come. This hands-on …
FirstCalendarStop by, get your questions answered, and receive hands-on support as you work through your application materials. This four-part series is designed to help students navigate the study abroad process by providing helpful resources, guidance, and support every step of the way. Join us on the first four Wednesdays in September and let us help you take the next step …
FirstCalendarHow to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office covers the core principles of document accessibility using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Learn how to build accessible content from the start and follow along with a hands-on demonstration to remediate an inaccessible file. By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to identify and correct common accessibility issues in documents. Participants …
FirstCalendarBring 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 …
FirstCalendarThis 1-hour webinar is designed for people who have already attended a "Supercharge" session or for people who have used AI but would like additional guidance on how to write an effective prompt to maximize its potential in their work. We will review the elements of AI Fluency and data security and focus on different prompt engineering techniques people can …
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