The Florida Online Innovation Summit Returns to UCF Campus!
We look forward to being in person again for the 2025 Summit!
The Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. These are projects that seek to push the boundaries of current technology and practice in order to disrupt existing models and positively impact the constraints of the “iron triangle” of quality, cost, and access for students. Examples of potential innovative and experimental project categories include:
- Adaptive Learning
- Microcredentials / Digital Badges
- Next Generation ePortfolios
- Predictive Analytics and Dashboards
- eText and Digital Materials Strategies
- Immersive Video Environments
- AI Chatbots
- AI-Enabled Content Creation and Distribution
- Multi-Modal (i.e., Hyflex) Instruction
- Creative Use of Open Source Materials
- Learning Analytics
- Content Repositories for Sharing Digital Resources
- 3rd Party Tool Integrations
- VR, AR, XR
- Synchronous Tools and Pedagogy
- Emergency Remote Strategy Innovations
- Makerspace Resources
Join us April 10, 2025!
The Agenda
- 8:30am – 9:00am EDT ~ Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00am – 9:10am EDT ~ Welcome Address
- 9:10am – 10:00am EDT ~ Keynote Address
- 10:10am – 11:00am EDT ~ Concurrent Session 1
- 11:10am – 12:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 2
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT ~ Catered Lunch
- 1:10pm – 2:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 3
- 2:10pm – 3:00pm EDT ~ Concurrent Session 4
- 3:10pm – 3:20pm EDT ~ Closing Remarks
- 3:20pm – 4:30pm EDT ~ Sparks of Innovation: Digital Posters & Networking Event
The agenda may be subject to change. The extended agenda for the 2025 program will be posted as soon as it is available.
Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now closed! Visit the Call for Proposals guidelines for more information. Applicants will be notified December 2024 (or January 2025 at the latest) about their submissions.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open!
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Prices are as follows:
- Registration is free for State University System of Florida (SUS) & Florida College System (FCS) individuals
- Early bird pricing until January 31, 2025 – $175 at checkout (for those outside the SUS/FCS)
- General registration price after January 31, 2025 – $200 at checkout (for those outside the SUS/FCS)
The Innovation Summit is open to faculty, staff, administrators, or professionals related to higher education. It is NOT open to students, except for certain exceptions.
The Innovation Summit and TOPkit Workshop have separate registration processes.
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Proposals Open
Proposals for the conference become available to the public.
Registration Opens
Registration for the conference opens.
Proposals Close
Extended deadline for submitting proposals to the conference.
Notice of Acceptances
Applicants will be notified of their proposals to the conference.
Early Bird Registration Closes
The deadline for Early Bird Registration, which offers discounted prices for attendees.
Regular Registration Closes
The deadline for Regular Registration, after which prices will increase.
Conference Begins
The dates of the conference itself.
Keynote – Dr. Patrick Turner
Dr. Patrick Turner has over 25 years working in higher education, specializing in the areas of academic affairs, student support services, faculty development, curricula analytics, and student persistence. Patrick serves as the Associate Vice Provost of Student Academic Success in both office of Student Success and Office of the Provost and Director of the Men of Color Initiative. He holds a bachelor in Public Administration, master’s degree in Human Resource Development, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership-Curriculum and Instruction. The APSAS collaborates with the Provost, Deans, Department Heads, Student Affairs, diversity programs, two-year colleges, and local high schools to address issues of social justice and educational access. With a research focus on the first-year experience, student retention, persistence, and academic success, his body of work investigates institutional factors that support or act as a barrier to the academic and social integration of students, particularly those from underrepresented, marginalized, and minoritized populations. Three years ago, Dr. Turner established the Men of Color Initiative at New Mexico State University which takes an asset-based approach to developing and engaging the intersecting identities of our male students.
Additionally, Dr. Turner is the Co-Principal Investigator (PI) on several grants through Undergraduate Education Research Universities (UERU) and APLU that analyze the impact of inclusive excellence and curricular analytics on generating equity in academic outcomes and closing the opportunity gap. Leadership roles include membership on the Provost Council of African American Affairs, editorial board member for both the Journal of Postsecondary Student Success (JPSS) at Florida State University and the Journal of First Year Experience and Students in Transition in addition to a professional coach for Complete College America (CCA) leadership academy for Predominantly Black and Historically Black Community Colleges (PBI/HBCU). We look forward to his keynote address.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The Florida Online Innovation Summit will be face-to-face again and will be held at the University of Central Florida. Please find important location and parking details below.
Event Location
Parking Location
The Florida Online Innovation Summit will be held in the Fairwinds Alumni Center. Parking for the Innovation Summit will be available in Parking Garage H.
Attendees will be emailed a parking permit to place in their car, and parking will be on level 1 of Garage H. Upon exiting Garage H, walk across the bridge towards the Fairwinds Alumni Center. Please note that UCF faculty and staff can use their UCF parking permit to park in any garage or lot on campus.
Hotel Recommendations
One recommended hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando East-UCF.
If interested, the Celeste Hotel and other alternatives are available.
Photo Albums & Previous Agendas
Summit Planning Committee (UCF)
Tina Calandrino, Rocco Fazzalari, Anita Gabbard, Wendy Howard, Beth Nettles, Samantha Richardson, and Nicole Stahl.
Questions, Concerns, or Special Requests? Please feel free to reach out to the Pegasus Innovation Lab at: iLab@ucf.edu
TOPkit Workshop
The Innovation Summit and the TOPkit Workshop occur in sequential weeks so participants can benefit from attending both events. The Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit (TOPkit) is a comprehensive resource for those who are responsible for faculty development, including those who develop relationships with faculty to ensure quality online or hybrid courses. Although TOPkit is Florida funded, it has an international reach. The site is organized by a three-step process for planning, developing, and evaluating your program, along with supporting resources. We invite you to explore TOPkit resources and participate in upcoming events.