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Which Assignments Can I Use to Satisfy the Academic Engagement Requirement? You can use any one of the assignments listed on this page to satisfy UCF’s Financial Aid Requirement. If you need assistance setting up the assignment or wish to learn more, please contact Webcourses@UCF Support. Auto-graded Webcourses@UCF quiz (e.g., course pretest, syllabus quiz) Course …

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The purpose of scheduling a course as a W, or fully online, is to provide students with quality instruction that is convenient, flexible, and works with their schedules. The use of W courses also assists the departments, colleges, and the university as a whole since it does not require brick and mortar spaces, parking, etc., …

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If you have successfully completed IDL6543, DLI7836, OFRA, Effective Teaching with Video (ETV), or Essentials of Online Teaching (with a quality designation), then you have the benefit of being paired with an experienced Instructional Designer. You are the expert in your discipline; we are experts in designing quality online learning experiences. Instructional Designers offer guidance as …

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What is UDOIT? The Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool, or UDOIT (pronounced, “You Do It”) enables faculty to identify accessibility issues in Webcourses@UCF. It will scan a course, generate a report, and provide resources on how to address common accessibility issues. The Origin of UDOIT The Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) partners with the Student …

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As the author of an online course, your course content may include text, music, graphics, illustrations, articles, photographs, etc. Some of the content you wish to use may be protected by copyright law. Therefore, you need to be familiar with copyright and fair use laws. Faculty intellectual property rights of course materials are governed by the …

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The following instructional best practices using technology are broken down into four categories: Pedagogy Organization Interaction Assessment Pedagogy The Guidelines for Synchronous Assignments is a list of endorsed best practices that you may wish to explore and/or implement in your online course. Organization Instructional Design Well-designed course pages, rubrics, lessons, and assignments are paramount to …

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Implementation is the step in which you deliver your course to the target audience. In other words, the effectiveness of your course design will be tested and confirmed. A solid groundwork is critical for a smooth and successful implementation of all instructional strategies. A few key tips for implementation, based upon online learning best practices, …

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Completing this Media and Message Design Tutorial will guide you through the redesign of content for your online course. Make sure you work through all levels of the tutorial. Assessment Message Design Media Components Maintenance Assessment Regardless of your discipline, putting your content message online requires careful examination of many factors. Moving from the initial …

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Successful online courses start with effective planning for overall design and outcomes. By identifying your course goals and learning objectives, you achieve a clearer picture of how to best design a structured and engaging course. A strong understanding of the needs of your learners and how your course can meet those needs is important to …

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Stay current with effective online teaching strategies for designing, implementing, and facilitating your course. Explore the pages below to learn more about designing and delivering you next online course.