Category: Teach

Streaming Videos from the UCF Libraries The UCF Libraries provide access to a number of streaming video collections.  Most of these films are accessible by any UCF student, staff, or faculty member. Alexander Street Press FMG Films on Demand DigitalCampus from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. Kanopy Watch these videos for help getting started with embedding …

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The following are examples of course banners produced by the Center for Distributed Learning for faculty and colleges for use in Webcourses@UCF.

View samples from CDL Graphics Portfolio.

Research supports incorporating visuals into online course content for two reasons: brains process visuals faster than they process text and today’s students are used to viewing multimedia. CDL Graphics has provided the following resources to help faculty supplement their online courses with visuals and course enhancing multimedia elements.

Enhancing your course with learning objects and activities will help to communicate course content beyond static readings and lectures. Content presented in a memorable and meaningful way will stimulate the learner making the course more dynamic and successful. Discover the most suitable tools and enhancements for your course objectives.

This Semester Guide will walk you through the process of closing your Webcourses@UCF course section(s) at the end of the term. Don’t forget to review the Start of Term Checklist before the next semester. I. Back Up Content and Grades At the end of the term, it is a good idea to download scores from your …

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This Semester Start-Up Guide details the process of creating your Webcourses@UCF course section(s).

For many faculty teaching online, course creation is iterative: write and organize, teach, and re-write and re-organize based on formative and summative assessments. In many ways, this process may not vary from your face-to-face teaching experiences. Begin with the End in Mind A good axiom to follow when creating an online course is to begin with …

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https://vimeo.com/134733268 We are here to help ensure your success teaching online. We recognize the importance of providing our faculty with essential training and resources. Teach Online contains the latest information on course design, professional development, and educational resources for UCF faculty who teach online or supplement face-to-face courses with online instruction. Let us keep you …

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