TOPkit - Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit

03/27/2026

Friday is here—and so is your final chance to join the TOPkit Workshop! This is your last chance to secure your ticket for the live, virtual TOPkit Workshop 2026 happening March 31 – April 2! Join colleagues and experts from across the field for three days of connection, collaboration, and practical strategies you can put into action right away!

Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit March/26/2026 [View on the Web]( #) # TOPkit Workshop 2026 is Almost Here! # # We're Bringing Online Teaching and Learning Insights This is the last opportunity to get your ticket for the live, virtual TOPkit Workshop 2026 event, from March 31 to April 2. If you've....

02/18/2026

Thinking about using XR in your course? Before jumping into extended reality tools, start with the most important step: asking the right questions. TOPkit's latest Ask Addie has UCF’s own Rebecca McNulty and Rohan Jowallah walk through the key questions faculty should consider to ensure XR enhances—not distracts from—learning goals. This one is a must-read for anyone considering immersive learning in higher education.

Authors: Rebecca McNulty, Ph.D., and Rohan Jowallah, Ed.D., University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE, I am interested in trying out Extended Reality, like virtual, augmented, or mixed reality, to make learning more immersive at my institution. I...

02/12/2026

What does it mean to design smarter? In Six Fun & Practical Tips for Using Articulate Rise 360, UCF's very own Tracey Morrison, Ph.D., Instructional Technology Specialist III shares creative, ready-to-use ideas that can help you design more engaging, polished learning experiences—without overcomplicating your workflow.

This TOPkit Digest article will give you ideas that you can try right away and maybe have a little fun too! Take a read and see which tip becomes your new go-to move!

Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit February/12/2026 [View on the Web]( #) This month's TOPkit Digest is brought to you by Tracey Morrison, Ph.D., Instructional Technology Specialist III from the Center for Distributed Learning at the University of Central Florida. She discusses Designing Smarter. #....

02/05/2026

Step right up! 🍿The TOPkit Carnival is back in town! 🎪The TOPkit Workshop is under the big top this year. Our Opening Panel is a TOPkit favorite, returning to kick things off by bringing together a dynamic group of faculty development thought leaders to explore what’s next in teaching and learning. Make sure you have register to be part of this lively big-picture conversation. Don’t miss your chance to grab a front-row seat to the main event!

TOPkit Workshop 2026 February/04/2026 [View on the Web]( #) # Meet the Workshop Opening Panelists # # Register to Attend TOPkit Workshop 2026 We're excited to share the lineup for the Day 2 Opening Panel at TOPkit Workshop 2026, an afternoon live virtual event Tuesday through Thursday, March 31 to Apr...

11/17/2025

You asked—we listened! The TOPkit Workshop proposal deadline is now December 1. If you’ve been waiting for a little extra time to polish your innovative session idea, now’s your chance!
Submit today! https://topkit.org/workshop/

11/11/2025

The TOPkit community joins together to honor and thank all who have served and those who continue to serve our country. We are also deeply grateful to the veterans within our higher education community—faculty, staff, students, and partners—who bring dedication, resilience, and service-minded spirit to all they do.

11/10/2025

The TOPkit Digest explores the “Title II ADA Final Rule” — a crucial topic for accessibility in higher education — presented by UCF’s own instructional design experts, Amy Sugar and Nancy Swenson.

Learn how these updates impact digital learning environments and what it means for instructional designers and faculty developers. Check it out! https://topkit.org/resources/topkit-digest/

10/23/2025

We're excited to announce two TOPkit Workshop 2026 opportunities to contribute. Sign up to be a proposal reviewer by November 7th. Submit a proposal by November 14th. Submit now! https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uDR8VWaHcnGPdQ

The workshop will be held as an afternoon live, virtual event Tuesday through Thursday, March 31 - April 2, 2026 with a Carnival Magic theme.

09/09/2025

Guess what? It’s back! 🎉 This time, TOPkit’s Ask Addie is all about mastering strategies for large online courses. UCF’s own Mary Otto and Jennifer Stanton are spilling their best tips and tricks—don’t miss out. Dive in now! https://topkit.org/ask-addie-home/

Authors: Mary Otto and Jennifer Staton, University of Central Florida Editor: Dr. Denise Lowe, University of Central Florida Dear ADDIE,  I’m teaching a very large online course this semester, and I’m honestly at my limit. Between the nonstop discussion posts, grading assignments, and answering...

07/28/2025

Ever feel like a mind reader?

Yeah....us neither.

So go ahead—sprinkle in your brilliance and take the TOPkit survey: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/TOPkitNeeds

We don't need a crystal ball to know your voice can shape the blueprint of future faculty development.

Thanks for lighting the way!
The TOPkit Team

07/24/2025

Ever found yourself at a crossroads?🤷‍♀️

TOPkit is there now. We need your help to choose the right path. Please complete this survey. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/TOPkitNeeds

Your insights won’t just guide us — they’ll support the growth of educators across the state. 🙏 Thank you from the TOPkit team!