Creating Effective Asynchronous Videos

Learn the fundamental principles and skills of audio recording for your instructional multimedia content and podcasts. This 90-minute workshop gives you hands-on experience with the available sound gear at the FMC and introduction to best practices for mic placement, identifying potential sound barriers, and more!This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=66633874

Faculty are invited to the Faculty Multimedia Center for an exciting day filled with light refreshments, engaging conversations, and demonstrations by the Center for Distributed Learning. This event is dedicated to bringing together UCF faculty to discuss, explore and discover the transformative potential of digital learning. This is an open-house style event, allowing faculty to drop in as long as their schedule permits. This is a unique opportunity to explore innovative ideas and techniques that will enhance the learning experience for our students. Registration is not required.

Maximize your online teaching success with Webcourses@UCF Support! This Spring, we're thrilled to offer expert technical support through our convenient Open Labs, held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Digital Learning Center, Room 217. Just bring your own device and tap into our wealth of knowledge and resources. Need access to a computer? Simply contact Webcourses@UCF Support ahead of time, and we'll make arrangements for you.Can't make it to the Open Lab during these hours? No problem! You can also schedule a personalized one-on-one session with our team through Zoom screen-sharing or by booking an appointment at either the DLC in Research Park or the Faculty Multimedia Center in CB1. Simply call 407-823-0407 to arrange your session today.Please note, Open Labs are exclusively available to UCF Faculty, Staff, and GTAs.

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard in photo editing, and is an incredibly valuable asset to your professional toolkit. While feature-packed and versatile, it can be daunting for beginners. This 2-hour class demystifies the basics and sets you on the path to becoming a Photoshop wizard! As a UCF employee, you already have an active Photoshop license, providing the perfect opportunity to harness this powerful tool. We'll start with a brief introduction to basic concepts, after which there will be live, step-by-step demonstrations where you'll practice and apply each technique in real-time. Expect lots of fun and participation!This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=61829089

Do you hear clicks, pops, and hums in your audio recordings? Is your background music too distracting? Learn how to use Adobe Audition with your Premiere projects to transform any audio recording into a professional and clear final product. Gain the skills to sync audio and video, remove common noises, mitigate wind interference, and enhance dialogue quality for various multimedia projects.This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=66633938

Want a new way to deliver your instructional content to your students or broader audiences? This 90-minute workshop will teach you the essentials of starting and managing a YouTube channel. You'll learn how to create a channel, customize it with your branding, upload and organize videos, add captions, and utilize key features like playlists. Ideal for beginners, this session will provide practical skills to extend your digital presence as an educator.This workshop is limited to UCF Faculty and GTA's. Registration Link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21423896&appointmentType=66633782