UF Center for Online Innovation & Production

09/03/2026

🎙️ It’s here! Episode 14 is LIVE! 🤖🎓

In this episode of COIPcast, Dr. Hans van Oostrom, Director of The Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative (AI²) Center, takes us inside what it’s like to be at the hub of an AI-focused university.

He shares insights on:

✨ How instructors can retool assessments in the age of AI
💻 How AI is transforming online education
🎯 And the one thing he wants faculty, staff, students, and everyone working with AI to know

Curious what it’s really like to navigate higher education at the forefront of AI? Watch or listen now on:

📺 YouTube for an engaging visual experience: https://youtu.be/iomMVpwIrCs

🎧 Spotify for seamless streaming on the go: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dNP3sMWyo4CDnAIxFcazu?si=O09-3BOaR-yjPeuiCoQtUw

COIPcast · Episode

08/27/2026

We sat down with Dr. Hans van Oostrom, Director of The Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative (AI²) Center, to discuss why AI education is more relevant than ever in higher education.

Catch the teaser for COIPcast Ep. 14 and hear where AI education is heading to meet present demands.

👇 What do you think is the most important reason to learn about AI? Let us know in the comments!

08/20/2026

🏁 Ready to start the fall semester strong? The COIP Pit Crew has your back!

We'll get you race-ready in no time—fine-tuning your course so you can hit the ground running. Fast, efficient, and here to help you succeed.

3-2-1…Let's go! 🏎️

Watch the short video to meet your crew!

03/12/2026

On February 26, the COIP Video Team was honored with a UF Superior Accomplishment Award!

Drew Feigum, Caitlin Morin, Becky Pusta, Isaiah Fetterman, Jayson Polvan, and honoree Erin Hall have worked closely with instructional designers and faculty members, ensuring that video lectures are high-quality, engaging, and effective for student learning–and making time in the studios as fun as possible!

Thank you to the SAA committee for a wonderful awards banquet and the honor. Go Gators! 🐊🎥🌟

01/27/2026

Congratulations, University of Florida Online! We at COIP are grateful to support this No. 1 program! Go Gators! 🎉🧡💙🐊

No. 1 starts here. 🔥

UF Online has secured the No. 1 spot in U.S. News and World Report's Programs! Today’s top ranking isn’t just a number—it shows what’s possible when students drive action and inspire innovation.

What you start here opens doors and expands opportunities at the University of Florida and beyond. In true Gator fashion, we’ll keep showing up, challenging each other, and creating new opportunities for students everywhere! 🐊✨

🔸No. 1 Online Bachelor's Program for the third time

🔹No. 1 Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans four years in a row

🔸No. 1 Online Bachelor's in Business Program four years in a row

🔹No. 3 Online Bachelor's in Psychology Program

Head to the link below to read more about our 2026 rankings💙

https://bit.ly/4pU9dZz

12/18/2025

Over the past year, the COIP team is grateful to all those who collaborated with us to collectively push boundaries and create meaningful experiences for students across UF. We hope this season brings you joy, peace, and time to recharge. We can’t wait to continue working with you to make 2026 even more impactful for our students! ✨

12/09/2025

The day is almost here! Cidi Labs’ DesignPLUS legacy sidebar will sunset on December 31, 2025, and will no longer be supported. The legacy sidebar will still be functional, but you can elevate your course design experience by switching to the new DesignPLUS sidebar now. With an updated, intuitive UI, new help features with walk-throughs and tutorials, expanded styling and customization options, fresh themes, and helpful new tools like accessibility checkers, link lists, flip-cards, and more, you can optimize your course design workflow. Follow our link in the QR code or below to discover how the new sidebar can elevate your course design to new levels of excellence. ⚡️📚

https://coip.aa.ufl.edu/faculty-resources/new-designplus-learning-resources/