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 …
Events at UCFWant 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 …
Events at UCFTransform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo to get started in ThingLink, which is available to 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 models …
Events at UCFThis hybrid workshop introduces the built-in accessibility tools in Webcourses@UCF (Canvas), focusing 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 this workshop, you'll …
Events at UCFBring 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 artificial intelligence (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: …
Events at UCFExceptional 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 Dziuban Award committee members and past recipients about crafting a compelling instructor narrative and using evidence of student engagement, learning and feedback to tell a stronger teaching story. In this …
Events at UCFThis 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 …
Events at UCFNew 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 artificial intelligence (AI) tools for captions and audio descriptions, ensuring your videos are polished, shareable and accessible for all learners. In …
Events at UCFDiscover 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, participants will learn …
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