The Division of Digital Learning (DDL) invites you to our Digital Learning Day event!
Here at UCF and across higher education, “digital learning” may have a different meaning based on the context. For this event, Digital Learning means empowering faculty to leverage educational technology, tools, and resources in support of UCF’s mission. This includes a particular emphasis on exploring pioneering ways to positively impact students and the quality of the learning experience in all course modalities.
To promote digital learning at UCF, Digital Learning Day (DLD) is an opportunity to:
- Learn more about DDL’s services and tools
- Learn from fellow peers on how they are implementing state-of-the-art techniques in their courses
- Connect with colleagues and staff across the university
- Celebrate the great work that is conducted every day at UCF
Stay tuned for more info for the 2025 DLD Event!
AGENDA
- 8:30am – 9:00am ~ Registration & Catered Breakfast
- 9:00am – 9:15am ~ Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:15am – 10:00am ~ Introduction & Keynote Address
- 10:00am – 10:45am ~ Expo Hall & Poster Sessions
- 10:45am – 11:15am ~ Concurrent Session 1
- 11:25am – 11:55am ~ Concurrent Session 2
- 12:05pm – 1:05pm ~ Catered Lunch & Award Presentations
- 1:15pm – 1:45pm ~ Concurrent Session 3
- 1:55pm – 2:25pm ~ Concurrent Session 4
- 2:35pm – 3:05pm ~ Concurrent Session 5
- 3:15pm – 4:00pm ~ Closing Speaker & Closing Remarks with Raffle
- 4:00pm – 4:30pm ~ Networking Social
Note: The extended agenda will be added as soon as it is available.
call for proposals
The Call for Proposals is open! Proposals are due May 9, 2025 and notice of acceptances will be distributed after May 19, 2025.
Proposal formats include:
- 30-minute presentations, including time for Q&A
- Poster session (digital presentation) during the face-to-face event
- 1-hour panel, including Q&A
Examples of presentation topics include, but are not limited to:
- Unique projects
- Course design or redesign
- AI technology
- Open education (resources and pedagogy)
- 360 videos
- Gamification
- Tech that increases student engagement and learning
- Technology pilots for new tools in courses
- Research applicable to online/blended instruction
For any questions regarding proposals, please contact Jax Gonzalez (yasel.gonzalez@ucf.edu).
registration
Registration is not yet open for the 2025 event!
Registration is free for all UCF attendees. The event is open ONLY for UCF Faculty, Staff, and/or Administrators. Please reach out to us for any exceptions.
important dates
Proposals Open
Proposals for the event become available to the public.
Proposals Close
Deadline for submitting proposals to the event.
Notice of Acceptances
Applicants will be notified of their proposals to the event.
Registration Opens
Registration for the event opens.
Registration Closes
The deadline to registration for the event.
Event Begins
The date of the event itself.
Keynote – Melissa Loble
Melissa Loble serves as Chief Academic Officer for Instructure, where she oversees thought leadership and academic strategy to drive educational industry advancements. Melissa’s role includes promoting strategic customer, organization, and stakeholder partnerships, as well as engaging in governmental working groups to help influence legislation in the ed tech space. Additionally, she helps to foster growth of Instructure’s customer base and catalyze Instructure employee development. Driving innovation and creating positive learning experiences are central pillars to Melissa’s mission.
Melissa has spent 25 years in the educational technology world, working for a number of technology suppliers and educational institutions in a variety of teaching, learning, and technology leadership capacities. She has taught throughout her career, starting as a high school social science teacher and now teaching courses that focus on managing technology for educational change and crafting innovative learning environments. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for 1Edtech.
Melissa earned her BA in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, her MA in educational policy from Teachers’ College, Columbia University, and an MBA in leadership from the Columbia Business School.
Closing – Dr. Anissa Lokey-Vega
Anissa Lokey-Vega serves as Associate Vice Provost and Professor of Instructional Technology at Kennesaw State University. Her portfolio includes the university curriculum, digital learning, and academic policy. She has led several strategic projects including the establishment of a campus-wide micro-credentialing initiative, Double Owl Pathways, and uHoo Analytics, a custom faculty learning analytics system. Dr. Vega earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee; and completed her doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology from Georgia State University. She lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband and three children.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The Digital Learning Day event will be held in person at the UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center.
Parking Garage H is recommended. Upon exiting the garage, walk across the bridge towards the Fairwinds Alumni Center.
Past Events
Don’t miss the chance to catch up on the latest developments and strategies in digital learning. Watch the recordings and view the programs of our previous events to gain valuable insights from experts, hear new perspectives, and discover innovative ideas that can enhance your teaching. This is an opportunity to stay up-to-date on digital learning trends and learn best practices from your peers.
View the 2024 Event Page View the 2023 Event PageEVENT COMMITTEE
- Dr. Denise Lowe, Senior Instructional Designer, Committee Co-Chair
- Jax Gonzalez, Event Manager, Committee Co-Chair
- Tina Calandrino, Associate Instructional Designer
- Carlos Diaz, App Dev & Systems Integration
- Wendy Dye, Instructional Tech Specialist II
- Grace Kaletski-Maisel, Assistant Instructional Designer
- Samantha Richardson, Communications Specialist
- Renee White, IT Client Support Specialist I
And a special thanks to the following for preparing and promoting the Digital Learning Day.
- Bren Bedford, Web Project Analyst II
- Savannah Graves, IT Client Support Specialist II
- Dylan Yonts, Manager Multimedia Services, FMC
Questions, Concerns, or Special Requests? Contact Jax Gonzalez (yasel.gonzalez@ucf.edu).