ucf webcourses, how to set "course banner"

Use the Course Banner Search tool below to see previously created banners. Simply type in your course prefix (e.g. ENC) or your course prefix and number (e.g. ENC1101) in the text box and click Submit. Feel free to use one of the banners displayed by copying the associated URL below the banner and embedding the URL into your course.

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Are there course banners available for use in webcourses@ucf?

The following are examples of course banners produced by the Center for Distributed Learning for faculty and colleges for use in Webcourses@UCF. These graphics may be used by those in the UCF community without written permission.

How do I add a banner to my course page?

Simply type in your course prefix (e.g. ENC) or your course prefix and number (e.g. ENC1101) in the text box and click Submit. Feel free to use one of the banners displayed by copying the associated URL below the banner and embedding the URL into your course.

Can I use course Banners produced by the Center for Distributed Learning?

The following are examples of course banners produced by the Center for Distributed Learning for faculty and colleges for use in Webcourses@UCF. These graphics may be used by those in the UCF community without written permission. Text information is presented only as an example and should be disregarded.

What is essentials of webcourses@ucf?

Essentials of Webcourses@UCF is a self-paced online course that introduces some of the options available in Webcourses@UCF. If you approached development of your online course by identifying the activities first, then ask yourself, “What knowledge and skills do students need to successfully complete the activity?”

What is a course banner?

Course banners are graphical headings that help create identity and persona for online courses. Course banners are created by CDL Graphics for faculty and colleges for use in Webcourses@UCF. These graphics may be used by those in the UCF community without written permission. Use the buttons below to explore sample banners and graphics created by CDL Graphics for UCF faculty. If you would like to request a new banner, click the Request Course Banner button.

Why do we need visuals in online courses?

Research supports incorporating visuals into online course content for two reasons: brains process visuals faster than they process text and today’s students are used to viewing multimedia. CDL Graphics has provided the following resources to help faculty supplement their online courses with visuals and course enhancing multimedia elements.

What is online course creation?

For many faculty teaching online, course creation is iterative: write and organize, teach, and re-write and re-organize based on formative and summative assessments. In many ways, this process may not vary from your face-to-face teaching experiences.

What is core content?

Core content can include written lectures, presentations, printed materials, secondary sources, as well as audio and video resources.

What is the best axiom to follow when creating an online course?

A good axiom to follow when creating an online course is to begin with the end in mind. Your course goals and learning objectives should guide your decisions as you develop instructional events to help students successfully achieve the desired course outcomes.

Why do faculty develop activities?

Although you can begin development by creating either the activities or content first, many faculty find developing the activities first helps them to more effectively construct the core content (e.g., the conditions, knowledge, and information that students will need to complete the activity successfully). Best practices in online teaching and learning promote activities which are learner-centered, practical, and relevant.