Dear Faculty,  As we transition from Spring to Summer 2026, the Center for Distributed Learning wants to help you hit the ground running. Please review these essential tips and deadlines to ensure your courses are ready for day one.  Semester Start-Up Guide  Need Help?  If you have questions or need technical assistance, please submit a ticket to Webcourses@UCF …

This is an ongoing survey study. Please consider taking it again this semester, even if you have previously taken it in past semesters. UCF’s Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE) in the Division of Digital Learning is conducting a study on faculty knowledge and the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to improve future support for …

Creating and participating in online courses can be complex, but you don’t have to manage it on your own. Whether you’re a faculty member building or teaching a course, a student encountering a technical issue, or a staff member supporting instruction, our team is available to provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) and …

UCF is focused on unleashing the potential of people and ideas to positively impact the world. By transforming aspirations into achievements and empowering students to thrive, students are supported to succeed in all aspects of learning, both inside and outside the classroom. The B.E.A.M. model brings that work into focus. Grounded in research, it outlines …

Center for Distributed Learning Support Resources  Center for Distributed Learning Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule  Explore our Spring 2026 workshops, including Open Ed Live—three free virtual sessions with panels, workshops, and practical strategies for using open educational resources.  UCF’s Accessibility Site  Visit Accessibility at UCF for tips and tools to create accessible course materials. 

The Center for Distributed Learning began investigating an issue at 2:05 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, involving Webcourses@UCF (Canvas), in which several third-party course integrations were unexpectedly removed from some courses. At 7:13 p.m. the issue was resolved and the integrations were restored. These affected integrations include, but may not be limited to:  What was …

As the Spring 2026 Semester approaches, the Center for Distributed Learning is here to assist you with Webcourses@UCF (Canvas), Zoom, and Panopto. Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) Maintenance Window:  Access may be limited during the regularly scheduled Maintenance Window on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 12:05 a.m. to 2:05 a.m. ET. Visit https://status.ucf.edu/ to check the operational system status of Webcourses@UCF and the campus network.  Remember, UCF …

Materia, UCF’s interactive learning tool for creating engaging, game-like course widgets, will be down for maintenance December 12 through December 19.  This downtime enables the Center for Distributed Learning to implement a major update to the platform, including enhancements to backend performance and Canvas (LTI) integration. You may check live service updates here: https://status.ucf.edu/ What Happens Next? Thank you for your …

This is an ongoing survey study. Please consider taking it again this semester, even if you have previously taken it in past semesters. UCF’s Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE) in the Division of Digital Learning is conducting a study on faculty knowledge and the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to improve future support for …