Active learning is easy to endorse and hard to run with 500 to 1000+ students in the room. What actually scales: structured peer discussion, polling that grades itself, and Learning Assistants as instructional partners. We close with a practical way to use UCF’s protected Copilot to make sense of hundreds of open-ended responses. Leave with one strategy planned for a …
EventsSpend the day working side-by-side with an extraordinary team of top executives from Universal Destinations & Experiences and TEA Masters of their craft. Discover first-hand how partnerships built during the development process can transform any creative idea into a stronger, more believable, and far more successful guest experience. Keynote SpeakerJeff PolkExecutive Vice President & General ManagerUniversal Epic Universe Hosted by …
EventsThis advanced Overleaf workshop is designed for participants who are already familiar with the basics of LaTeX and are ready to develop more sophisticated document‑authoring skills. This workshop will be conducted by a specialist form the Overleaf team. There will be time for questions and discussions with the presenter.Learning outcomes:- Best Practices For Document Structures- Cross-referencing- Math Typesetting- Creating Complex …
EventsAre 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)
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: …
EventsHow to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services. For UCF employees use the Register Now button to register on Workday. For students use the [Open Virtual Location Link ] to join the waiting room.
EventsThis presentation explores domestic violence through a comprehensive lens that recognizes the impact on individuals, families, and communities. Moving beyond the perception of domestic violence as a private issue to both a public health concern and a critical social justice issue rooted in systemic inequities and power imbalances. This webinar has been approved for & offers 1.5 domestic violence contact …
EventsDisney will be on Campus! The Disney College Program will be on the UCF Downtown Campus to host a workshop on Networking and the Disney College Program. Both UCF and Valencia College students and alumni will have an amazing opportunity to: Connect with a Disney employee Learn more about Networking How to apply for the Disney College Program, along with …
EventsThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells.The second half of this workshop …
EventsCentsible Knights is partnering with FAIRWINDS Credit Union to bring you subject matter experts on purchasing a car. Join us as we go over everything you need to know when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. Student may attend this event in person or virtually.
EventsThe UCF Quality Course Review process has a new look—join us to learn what has changed and how to navigate it with confidence. We'll break down the review criteria, share practical tips for preparing your online or blended course, and explain the benefits of earning a Quality (Q) or High-Quality (HQ) designation. Whether you're planning to submit a course or …
EventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center in collaboration with the University Writing Center for this interactive Writing Lab focused on admission essays for graduate and professional school applications. You will learn strategies for developing a clear, authentic, and compelling essay while exploring ways to effectively communicate their experiences, motivations, and goals. Following a brief presentation, attendees will have dedicated time …
EventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Talk Tuesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring the UCF Legal Studies department. This workshop explores the road to 1L and introduces students to the legal landscape before applying to law school. Participants will learn about important law school preparation timelines, the value of gaining legal experience early, and key steps they …
EventsAre you curious about the process of purchasing a home? Join Centsible Knights as our partners from FAIRWINDS Credit Union go over everything you need to know about buying a home for the first time! Students may attend this event in person or virtually.
EventsAre you curious about the process of purchasing a home? Join Centsible Knights as our partners from FAIRWINDS Credit Union go over everything you need to know about buying a home for the first time! Students may attend this event in person or virtually.
EventsThis workshop will introduce students to summer research funding opportunities and provide practical guidance on identifying programs, understanding application requirements, and developing competitive proposals. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
EventsDiscover how studying abroad can fit into your UCF journey and learn about programs, funding opportunities, planning resources, and support available to help make a global experience possible.
EventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE). This faculty panel provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of CCIE master's programs and learn about the unique opportunities each has to offer. Faculty representatives will share an overview of their programs, discuss career …
EventsJoin faculty from across CCIE and UCF to learn about collaborative, innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based research initiatives. This research circle specifically targets tips for securing andexecuting external grants and contracts. Part of the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles series, fostering collaboration and the exchange of research ideas across CCIE and the university.
EventsHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation.This event will not be recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be …
EventsDiscover how Keller's ARCS Model of Motivational Design can strengthen student engagement in online courses. This workshop explores the four components—Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction—and demonstrates how they can be intentionally incorporated into Canvas modules. Participants will evaluate one of their own modules and identify practical, evidence-based strategies to improve student motivation and persistence.In this workshop, you'll learn to: explain …
EventsResearch involving human subjects carries obligations that extend well past IRB approval — they follow the data through collection, storage, sharing, and retention. This 60-minute virtual session brings the IRB and Information Security together to walk researchers through what those obligations look like in practice, and how to meet them without slowing a project down.The IRB portion covers what reviewers …
EventsJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for a session featuring the University of Texas Southwestern. This information session introduces students to Ph.D. opportunities in Basic Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Organic Chemistry. Participants will gain an overview of each program, learn about the research environment and graduate student experience at the University of Texas Southwestern, and explore admissions expectations and opportunities …
EventsIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build Mastery Paths (MP) in Webcourses@UCF. MP enables you to deliver personalized learning experiences tailored to student performance, providing extra support where it’s needed most at zero cost to students. Backed by research and real classroom use, our facilitators will share how MP has improved student achievement and satisfaction. After this workshop, …
EventsCreating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text, and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible PDFs beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice. …
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