TOPkit - Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit

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.

Is XR Right for Your Course? Start With the Questions (Issue 40) - TOPkit 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...

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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.

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/

Too Many Tabs, Not Enough Time: Strategies for Large Online Courses (Issue 38) - TOPkit 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...