Home » About the Center for Distributed Learning » Our Teams » Instructional Development Team Instructional Development Team At iDev, we are dedicated to cultivating high-quality online teaching and learning experiences at UCF by designing accessible and engaging web content that empowers both faculty and students to achieve their professional and academic goals. We serve as a bridge between faculty and the department, fostering effective communication strategies that enhance the quality of online education. We are committed to supporting the many needs and aspirations of the UCF community and believe in the transformative power of education to enrich lives. Get to Know iDev (PDF) Jonathan Pizzo Team Lead Manager, Multimedia Services Pizzo@ucf.edu(407) 882-0095 Jon Pizzo is the Manager of Multimedia Services at the Center for Distributed Learning. He oversees the day-to-day operations and logistics of the instructional development team. Jon is responsible for supporting and overseeing the production of livestream events hosted by the division and managing the division’s web space. Collaboratively with his team and various project teams, he supports and helps build the communication strategy and infrastructure for the Center for Distributed Learning, including faculty-focused communications and social media initiatives. Jon holds a B.S. in Information Technology from UCF and has been with the Center for Distributed Learning since 2009. Starting as an Assistant Instructional Designer, he later joined the instructional development team full-time in 2013 and later took on a leadership role within the team in 2020. As a native Floridian, Jon enjoys fishing, visiting local beaches, tailgating UCF home games (Go Knights!), kayaking, camping, and exploring the US on frequent road trips. Bren Bedford, MNM Web Project Analyst Bren.Bedford@ucf.edu (407)823-2457 Bren has been with the University of Central Florida since 2001. Most recently, she joined the Center for Distributed Learning’s Instructional Development (iDev) Team and has assisted the UCF Online Planning Team with the UCF Online initiative. She has experience with instructional design for technology-based training in industry, and over 20 years of experience with project and personnel management in industry, military, and higher education. Bren earned her Master of Nonprofit Management, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Management Information Systems degrees from the University of Central Florida. She’s a veteran of the United States Army. During her spare time, she volunteers in the pet rescue community. Ailin Le Bellot Web Content Specialist I Ailin.LeBellot@ucf.edu (407)823-1964 Ailin Le Bellot is a member of the Instructional Development (iDev) team. Her current responsibilities include content development for the Division of Digital Learning and the Center for Distributed Learning’s website, the Division of Digital Learning’s social media, Center for Distributed Learning email communication, and other online communication channels, which support faculty, staff and students. Ailin is a stark supporter of higher education and high-quality online learning. She holds nine years of experience in Marketing and Communications for several non-profits in Orlando. She began her entry-level career as a reporter and freelance writer, prior to expanding her skill set to include video editing, graphic and web design. She holds a Bachelors of Art in Journalism and a minor in Political Science from UCF. iDev Part Time Team Members Josh Traver Web Development Lilly Dame Social Media Kyan Forbes Course Development & Special Programs
