FL-IDN (Instructional Designer Network)
Professional Development Webinars
Collaborating with our colleagues, partners, friends and supporters across the state, The IDN hosts or co-hosts monthly professional development webinars in Spring and Fall terms of the academic year. The webinars cover various popular topics and are presented by guest speakers who are experts in the field. The webinar recordings and related resources are archived and shared with the community as well as on this website.
2025

Digital Vibes: Infusing USF Spirit in Online Course Design
Dr. Brittany Anthony
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University of South Florida
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The Innovative Story Behind UD StudyAiDE: A Software Visionary's Journey in Creating a Pioneering AI Learning Tool
Lauren Kelley & Jevonia Harris
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University of Delaware
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2024

Is Self-Determination Theory the Key to Unlocking Student Motivation?
Dr. Heather Olson
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Florida SouthWestern State College
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December
2024

Breaking Barriers: A Journey to Elevate Student Success in A High DFW (Drop, Fail, Withdrawal) Course
Diane Marks & Ed Furticella
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Florida Gulf Coast University
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November
2024


Generative AI in Instructional Design: Adoption, Benefits, and Best Practices
Dr. Laura J. McNeill
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University of Alabama
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October
2024

High Impact Design for Online Courses (HIDOC): An 8-Step ID Model purpose-built for online learning
Bethany Simunich
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Quality Matters
Andrea Gregg & Penny Ralston-Berg
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Penn State University
September
2024

Harnessing the Power of GenAI for Content Development
Zhaihuan Dai & Jing Wan
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University of South Florida
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August
2024

From Washington Regulations to Real World Practice: Regulatory Clarification and Design Implications of Regular and Substantive Interaction
Josh Strigle
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College of Central Florida
Bryan Biggers
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
July
2024

Navigating the Nuances: AI Ethics and Privacy in Education
Lawrence Cappello & Katherine Chiou
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The University of Alabama
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June
2024

Collaborative Design: Using Small-scale Design Projects to Make a Significant Impact
Salina Randall
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University of West Florida
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May
2024

Behind the Curtain: Tips to Make Virtual Facilitation of Faculty Development Workshops Easier
Tolulope Noah
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California State University, Long Beach
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April
2024

FL-IDN Virtual Capstone Panel Session
AI in Real Time with FL-IDN: An Episode of Show and TellThe AI IDN Panel
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March
2024

Place-based Experiential Learning in Asynchronous Online Courses
Carrie Cole
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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March
2024


From Resistance to Buy-In: Mastering Persuasive Communication for Instructional Designers
Skylar Johnson & Kathryn Rush
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University of Florida
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February
2024

ChatGPT & Generative AI for Collaborative Learning
Melissa Jones
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Florida State University
Carla Nevarez & Kyle Riding
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University of Central Florida
January
2024
2023


Setting the Gears in Motion: Hands-On AI Training for Faculty
Anna Haney-Withrow & Heather Olson
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Florida SouthWestern State College
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Integrating Digital Escape Room Learning Experiences for Medical Students
Jessica Campusano
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Florida International University
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October
2023

Using the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition for Continuous Quality Improvement
Brenda Boyd
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Quality Matters
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September
2023

2023 ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Jamboree
An Encore, Deep Dives & New BeginningsThe IDN Panel
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ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
If ChatGPT Were a Cookie?Anna Haney-Withrow & Heather Olson
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Florida SouthWestern State College
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ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
AI in Higher Education: The Future is NowSarah Lewis
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Barry University
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July
2023

ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
Exploring ChatGPT & Online AssessmentsBrianna Basanta & Nicholas Armas
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University of Miami
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July
2023

ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
The Future of Online Course Design: An AI-Assisted, Human-Driven ModelKim Estes & Arturo Ozuna
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Tarrant County College
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June
2023

ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
ChatGPT/AI: Where Are We NowHeather M. Brown
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Tidewater Community College
Page E. Durham
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Germanna Community College

ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
ChatGPT: Opportunity or ControversyLaura McNeill & James Hardin
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University of Alabama
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ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Series
A New Educational Journey: Navigating the Future of AI in EducationRebecca Yost, Katie Wing & Jenna Fedewa
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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Building Interactive Textbooks for OER-driven Courses
Laurie Nave
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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March
2023

Fast 5: Quick Tips to Make Your Course More Accessible
Lindsey Morris
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Baylor University
Lindsay Foster
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Tarrant County College
February
2023

Setting the Bar: A Quality Approach to Online Learning
Katie Ragsdale & Carleigh Okwali
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Polk State College
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January
2023
2022

Quality Content: A Case Study on Creating Effective Training for Educators
Caity Bente
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Florida State University
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December
2022


Training Camp: Successful Implementation of E-Faculty Coaching
Kristen Kelton
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Tarrant County College
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October
2022

How Accessible Is It? A Proactive Approach for Online Course Accessibility
Katherine Profeta
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Indian River State College
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September
2022

Regular and Substantive Interaction: An Instructional Design Approach Toward Compliance
Josh Strigle
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College of Central Florida
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July
2022


"Seeing Green" Student Mental Health Series: Handling Anxiety During Transition Time
Ritzy Ettinger
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University of Florida
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Integrating Specifications Grading in Higher Education: Design for Mastery and Choice
Vanessa Dennen
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Florida State University
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2021

Making Impact Through Open Educational Practices
James Paradiso
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University of Central Florida
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Quality Digital Education in the University of North Carolina System
Racheal Brooks
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North Carolina Central University
Bonnie Grohe
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Fayetteville State University

Ensuring Quality: Lessons from the Nation’s Top Ranked Online Programs
Felix Brito, Cheryl Kohen, Brian K. Marchman & Kelvin Thompson
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2020

Strategies for Online and Remote Lab Courses
Bryan Biggers, Christine Brown, Debra Sheridan-Brinkman & Vicki Westergard
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Seeing “Green”: Advanced Strategies for Supporting Students Experiencing Mental Health Distress
Ritzy Ettinger
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University of Florida
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Seeing "Green": An Introduction to Mental Health Needs for Distance Learners
Ritzy Ettinger
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University of Florida
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June
2020

"TOPR-tunities" for Success: Using the Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository to Create Engaging Online Content
Shelly Wyatt & Alyssa Albrecht
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University of Central Florida
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Resources for Web Accessibility: A Follow-up and Q&A Session*
Judith Risch, David Kutch, Logan Gerrity
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& Matthew Vitale
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U.S. Department of Education

Really? You’re Still Talking About Faculty Buy-In to the Quality Initiative While #RemoteTeaching Is On-Going?
Kelvin Thompson
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University of Central Florida
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Issues, Tools and Solutions for Web Accessibility*
David Kutch & Matthew Vitale
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U.S. Department of Education
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DAccess for People with Disabilities to Online Programs and Resources*
David Kutch
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U.S. Department of Education
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Developing a Support Model for Faculty to Infuse UDL & Accessibility in Online Courses
Geni Wright, Rose Tran & Aaron Bergeson
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Valencia College
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2019

Creating Faculty Buy-in for Course Quality Indicators
Kelvin Thompson
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University of Central Florida
Michelle Franz
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Seminole State College



Online Professional Development and the Networked Knowledge Activities
Vanessa Dennen
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Florida State University
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Key Strategies to Supercharge Your Technology Training
James Jorstad
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Valentine’s CoLAB Online Networking Event*
Co-hosted by University of Florida Office of Teaching Excellence, TOPkit and FL-IDN
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The 2018 Student Textbook and Course Materials Survey: Results and Opportunities
John Opper
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Florida Virtual Campus
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2018

UDOIT Matters
Nancy Swenson, Karen Tinsley-Kim, Jacob Bates
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& Wendy Howard
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University of Central Florida