04/27/2024

Recording light board videos at the FMC is easier than you think. You’ll always produce attention grabbing results with this visionary tool.

Not sure what it is? A lightboard is a lit glass chalkboard that’s used for recording video lectures. It allows you to face your viewers while your writing appears in front of you.  

Visit the FMC for some great tips and tricks for lightboard recordings and get answers to questions like:  

• How do I start and end my videos professionally? 
• Does what I’m wearing make a difference? 
• Should I use PowerPoint slides or not?  

Screencast have you stumped? Don’t worry. With current (and free) technology like OBS Studio, creating high-quality screen captures yourself is surprisingly easy. Learn how to download and use OBS Studio features like screen capture, record from multiple sources at once (including PowerPoint, browser windows, and your webcam), and use transitions to give your video a more professional look. Creating screen capture videos for your online course can be a great way to engage with your students, help with retention, and allow you to demonstrate procedures or concepts more fully. Bring your laptop and a project in mind to experiment with, and we will share some pro tips and tricks to help you use video to maximize your online course.  

Quiz time: what’s new in the digital course world? New Quizzes! That’s right. Classic quiz is retiring, so it’s out with the old and in with the new.  

Join us to learn about what’s coming in New Quizzes within Webcourses@UCF.

Instructional video has come full circle. Learn how to add interactivity and engage your students with the Faculty Multimedia Center team. They’ll show you how to create 360 images and videos.  It’s easier than you might think! We’ll even have 360 cameras available for checkout when you’re ready to get started. We’ll review the hardware and software, answer your questions, and get you going in no time! 

Zoom fatigue is a real concern amongst online learners. Let’s get back to quality online media for your online courses. Join us and learn key tips for collaborating with the Video@CDL team when conceptualizing a video project for your Webcourses.  

During this session we’ll go over:   

• Gear and location best practices for DIY productions  
• Balancing DIY with professional approaches to video 
• Best practices for enlisting Video@CDL for new projects   
• A-B comparisons of “DIY vs. Professional” productions

Tired of the same old same old? Looking to spruce up your online course but you don’t know where to start? Have an idea for something cool, but not sure what tools you need? Then come see the iLab! Meet with the team to explore the various opportunities available to you TODAY that will help improve your online courses through online tools and collaboration. There’s no need to bring anything other than yourself and a mind opened to a world of possibilities. 

Are you teaching an online or blended course that you know is awesome? Or do you have a course that you’ve taught for a while that could be due for a spring cleaning? The Quality Initiative is a great way to have a one-on-one conversation with your Instructional Designer to discuss the best aspects of your course and the areas that could be improved. Courses that meet the evidence-based standards adopted by the Florida SUS will earn a digital badge and put you on the path towards an Award for Excellence in Online/Blended Teaching. We’ll provide the information about the initiative and review process; you can talk about your course! 

Lights, camera, action! Join us to learn how Video@CDL leverages new camera technology to add production value to your Webcourses videos.  

In this hour, you’ll get an overview and demo of a:   

• Drone aerial camera 
• GoPro camera 
• 360º camera

You choose the hour when you visit Video@CDL. When you visit us, we’ll demonstrate the latest studio and field production technologies used to produce professional-grade, value-add videos for your Webcourses such as:  

• Green screen and teleprompter demo  
• 360-degree camera demo plus time for hands-on   
• Overview of drone and field production kits (Sony a7sIII kits, LED lights, gimbals/sliders)  
• Demo reel showcase  
• Tour of edit bays, audio booth, and video conference room 

Come meet the Techrangers, creators of Faculty Tools, Materia, UDOIT, and more. Do you have questions about any of the tools we have created for you? We’d love to answer them.  

Do you know of students who would benefit from joining our Techrangers team for hands-on experience building software with the Learning Systems & Technology team? We’d love to work with you and meet your students. 

Augmented and virtual reality are quickly becoming a part of our every day reality.  

But you probably have questions like: 

• Is there VR content available that relates to my course? 
• How can I create my own VR content? 
• Is there such a thing as a VR classroom? 

You’re in luck! The Faculty Multimedia Center at UCF is actively working to answer all these questions for you. From exploring what’s currently available, to creating your own VR content using 3D scanning, AR/VR is an exciting field to explore. We’re happy to share what we’ve learned and look forward to a discussion on how UCF might best use this technology. 

Do you keep meaning to get your Webcourses@UCF in better UDL/Accessibility shape, but you haven’t had time to do it, let alone think about it? Here’s your opportunity to get your questions answered to gain more confidence in improving your students’ experience in Webcourses@UCF. We’ll be prepared to introduce the latest version of UDOIT, how to make external documents more accessible, captioning options, strategies to make your course content more welcoming for all as well as address any questions you may have. We recommend bringing a laptop with a Webcourse in mind to explore, but it’s not required. We look forward to meeting with you!

Need help with your online courses? Webcourses@UCF Support will be onsite to answer all your questions and help with final grade submission. We’ll also be on hand to help you prep your courses for Spring 2023.