UCF Digital Learning

Spring Break is here, Knights! 🌞 Take some time to relax, reset, and enjoy a well-deserved break. We’ll be here when you return, ready to finish the semester strong. Have a great break! #UCF #SpringBreak

🎙️ #OpenEdMic Episode 8 is here! Andrew McKinney from @CUNY joins us to talk about OER, tenure and promotion, and how faculty can stay focused on teaching values amid trends like generative AI. #OER #OpenEducation

⏰ TLWAI Early Bird Registration Closes March 13! Join us for the 4th Annual Teaching and Learning with AI Conference, happening June 11–13, 2026 at UCF. Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing. 🔗 aiforall.ucf.edu/teachwithai/

Take a moment to read this article from Nicholson Student Media on UCF’s continued leadership in online education. The article highlights how faculty training and academic success coaching led to UCF’s No. 6 national ranking. Read the article here: ow.ly/zURc50Yo43K

The February TOPkit Digest is now available! This latest issue features timely insights and resources for our faculty development community. Read the full February TOPkit Digest here: ow.ly/e5GT50YngvB #TOPkit #DigitalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #CDL

The numbers are in! 📊 In 2025, UCF Digital Learning supported 70,192 learners and 2,218 instructors. With 199 fully online programs and a No. 6 ranking among the nation’s Top Online Programs, digital learning continues to expand access and impact.

We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals and programs honored at this year’s AIM High Awards. These faculty members and academic programs exemplify a continued commitment to student success and affordable learning. See the winners here: tinyurl.com/4cuzu6s4

🎙️ Reimagining Learning in the Age of AI The UCF Division of Digital Learning is proud to share the launch of the Edu Next AI Salon, featuring Dr. Thomas B. Cavanagh, vice provost for Digital Learning at UCF. #AIinEducation #HigherEd #UCFDigitalLearning linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

It's the last day to register for Open Ed Live 2026! The event starts next week on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Register: tinyurl.com/OpenEdReg

Dr. Lisa Young will be the keynote speaker for Open Ed Live and OERizona. With 32 years at Maricopa Community Colleges, she helped lead Maricopa Millions and Open Maricopa, saving students millions and advancing equity through OER. Register now: bit.ly/openedlive

What happens when the founder of the open education movement meets generative AI? Dr. David Wiley (@opencontent) joins Open-Ed Mic to discuss the Five Rs of openness, AI as a conversational learning partner and much more. Tune in: ow.ly/30Hh50YgHz7

We’re hiring! 📣 The Center for Distributed Learning is seeking two Assistant Instructional Designers to help shape high-quality online learning at UCF. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/assistant-ID

Take a moment to read this thoughtful piece from Kevin Corcoran and Rebecca McNulty examining Gen Alpha, GenAI and Open Education, and what these shifts could mean for the future of teaching and learning. ow.ly/unxs50YbPZn

We’re hiring! 📣 The Center for Distributed Learning at UCF is seeking a Data Warehouse Specialist to help design, build, and maintain the data systems that support digital teaching and learning. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/DWSpecialist

Register now for Open Ed Live! 🎓 A free, 3-day virtual event for higher ed professionals exploring open education. Join sessions that fit your schedule and connect with peers. Starts Feb. 23, 2026. Register: tinyurl.com/OpenEdReg

🚀 Enter the 2026 Teaching & Learning with AI T-shirt design contest! The winning design will appear on this year’s conference T-shirt and the winner gets free conference registration. Submit by Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Rules & guidelines: #contest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aiforall.ucf.edu/teachwithai/#c…

We are thrilled to share that UCF is once again among the top online programs, according to @usnews! For the 5th year in a row, we’re in the Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, reaching our highest-ever ranking at No. 6. x.com/usnews

We are proud to celebrate Nicole Lapeyrouse, Ph.D., associate lecturer in @UCF Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, as a recipient of the 2025 Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching. Congratulations, Nicole! #DziubanAward #UCFDigitalLearning

Meet keynote C. Edward Watson, VP of Digital Innovation at @aacu and a national leader in AI-enhanced teaching, sharing insights on AI’s evolving role in higher ed. 📣 Call for proposals due Jan. 30, 2026: ow.ly/PVM750Y1q4c #AIEd #HigherEd #EdTech #AIinEducation

AIM High at UCF is Feb. 3, 2026! 🎓 Celebrating faculty and staff advancing affordable course materials through UCF’s AIM Initiative, highlighting OER, UCF Libraries and inclusive access. ⏰ Register by Feb. 2: tinyurl.com/AimHighUCF #AIMHigh #UCF #StudentSuccess