In 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, …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring graduate school applicants and graduate students. This panel provides participants with the opportunity to hear firsthand about the graduate school journey, from preparing competitive applications to navigating life as a graduate student. Panelists will share their experiences, discuss challenges and successes, offer practical advice, and answer …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessCreating 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. …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessAre 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)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring current medical students and students actively applying to medical school. This panel provides an opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives on the medical school journey, including preparing for the application process, overcoming challenges, and navigating important milestones along the way. Participants will gain practical insights, learn from diverse experiences, …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessThis 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)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessLearn 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. In this workshop, you'll learn to: review which course materials and student data aren’t included in a standard Webcourses@UCF …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Talk Tuesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring the UCF Legal Studies department. This workshop helps students understand what makes a strong law school letter of recommendation and how to build meaningful relationships with faculty and mentors who can speak to their strengths. Participants will learn how to identify the right …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessLearn how Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Pedagogy can reduce barriers to learning, improve access to course materials, and engage students in meaningful work that extends beyond the classroom. In this workshop, you'll learn to: define open education, open educational resources, and open pedagogy. identify online resources to locate OER to support their course learning objectives. consider how open …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessAre 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)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Pre-Health Thursday session, part of our ongoing series featuring the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This workshop is designed to help students build a strong and well-rounded pre-health experience profile for competitive health professional school applications. Participants will learn how to strategically develop clinical, research, leadership, service, and shadowing experiences while …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessPlug 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 …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessCurious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? This workshop introduces the fundamentals of 3D printing, from finding or creating 3D models to turning digital designs into physical objects. Learn about online model repositories, 3D scanning, AI-powered design tools, slicing software, materials, and practical applications for teaching, research, work, home, and hobbies. No prior experience is required. In …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessThis 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)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessAre 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)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessThis 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 Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin 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 …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessJoin the Dixon Career Development Center for this Welcome Wednesday session, part of our ongoing series featuring graduate admissions professionals. This panel provides students with the opportunity to hear directly from admissions representatives about the graduate school application process. Participants will gain insight into what admissions committees consider, learn strategies for strengthening their applications, and explore ways to prepare for success in pursuing …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessHow 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 …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessAcquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessThis workshop will help you gain skills to prepare a poster presentation of your research or creative work. This workshop is ideal for students planning to present their work at conferences. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project with a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ ucf.edu)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessHow to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents - Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessPresented by The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal (URJ) editors, this workshop will review the basic strategies to synthesize your research for publication. Students who are already involved with a research project will benefit the most from this workshop. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessPlug 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 …
Division of Student Learning and Academic SuccessCreating 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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