At the UCF College of Medicine, effective classroom teaching is at the heart of preparing tomorrow’s physicians. This page provides faculty with a comprehensive suite of teaching strategies, curriculum development tools, assessment resources, and classroom technology support designed to elevate instructional effectiveness and enrich student learning. Explore best practices, innovative techniques, and dedicated resources to support excellence in medical education.
- UCF College of Medicine Teaching Philosophies and Strategies Guide
- Self Learning Modules Best Practices
- Models for Interactive Teaching
- COM presentation guidelines
- Catch their attention: tips for giving presentations
- Facilitating a small-group exercise
- Team-based learning: from principle to application
- Best practices: audience response system
- Interactive Techniques
The Faculty Life Office teams with the College’s Educational Technology department, which provides a variety of valuable resources, support, and consultations such as:
- One-on-one consultations, support, and just-in-time training for technology and software applications used in face-to-face and online class assignments.
- Multimedia support in educational content – including images, graphics, animations, 4K and 360 degree videos, and augmented and virtual reality applications.
- Support with storyboards, scanning, editing, and conversion of images and/or videos.
- Support with capture, edit, conversion and delivery of classroom lectures in Panopto.
- Support with poster design and printing for conferences.
The below boxes reflect common educational technology platforms and tools used by many of the college’s medical educators. To set up an appointment or get further information, you may reach out at the contact below.
Contact:
- Educational Technology Services
Faculty Collaboration Center
COM Suite 417
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 407-266-1459
Email: comedtech@ucf.edu
Each classroom is equipped with audio/video technology, a touch screen computer monitor, a confidence monitor, Microsoft Office, Internet access, and lecture recording capabilities.
Lectures are recorded through Panopto. Please contact Matthew Malone at Malone@ucf.edu or 407-266-1428 to schedule a recording.
UCF’s online learning management system (LMS) is where faculty and staff can post and manage course content and resources, manage assignments and grades, and interact with students through discussions and announcements. Please contact Matthew Malone at Malone@ucf.edu or 407-266-1428 for additional information or training.
- UCF Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning
The Center offers workshops, consultations, and resources on a range of topics including curriculum development, teaching strategies, classroom management, scholarship of teaching and learning, and problem-based learning.
UCF TEMPLATES & BRANDING:
Curriculum Transformation
In 2024 the College of Medicine transformed the curriculum to our new M1 students. In collaboration with Academic Affairs, the Division of Continuous Professional Learning aims to support our faculty with comprehensive resources as they transition to delivering the new MD curriculum. This partnership is dedicated to ensuring that our educators are fully equipped with the latest pedagogical tools and strategies that have been approved by our Curriculum Committee, fostering an environment of excellence and innovation in medical education. Together, CPL and Academic Affairs are committed to empowering faculty members through ongoing professional development opportunities, enabling them to deliver a cutting-edge curriculum designed to prepare the next generation of medical professionals.