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Monday, September 16, 2019

I-CUREUS deadline quickly approaching

The application deadline for the I-CUREUS internship program is just two weeks away. If you have a student in mind you’d like to support in the program, then apply before Sept. 30! The I-CUREUS internship program provides students with exposure to research scholarships, mentoring and the opportunity to develop research skills in their discipline... More

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund: Call for Applications

Are you interested in developing or enhancing course or program level initiatives with experiential learning components? Then apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF)! The deadline to apply for the second round of funding is  Oct. 21. The fund supports two types of projects: course projects (financial support in the... More

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Announcing the 2019 Carleton University Teaching Award winners

Teaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) are pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2019 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. John Stead (Department of Neuroscience), Anne Trépanier (School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies) and Winnie Ye (Department of... More

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

I-CUREUS internship program

Carleton faculty members, do you have a student in mind you’d like to support in the I-CUREUS internship program? Applications are now being accepted! The program will provide students with exposure to research scholarships, mentoring and the opportunity to develop research skills in your discipline or an area of interest. The application... More

Thursday, August 15, 2019

myDesktop is now cuDesktop

On August 15, ITS upgraded Carleton’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). As part of this upgrade, the name has changed from myDesktop to cuDesktop. Users will also notice slight enhancements to the interface, performance improvements, and an updated image to Windows 10 with the latest software. Carleton’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure... More

Friday, August 2, 2019

Carleton wins Golden Key Chapter Award

Carleton University has been recognized by the Golden Key International Honour Society with a 2019 Key Chapter Award. Golden Key is an international collegiate honour society that recognizes scholastic achievement across all academic disciplines. The top 15 per cent of each program in undergraduate studies (based on cumulative GPA) are invited to... More

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Upcoming cuLearn drop-in session

Drop by the EDC on July 16 any time between 1-3 p.m. to work on your cuLearn course with us. We will have educational technologists and instructional designers on hand to answer your questions and help you take your course to the next level. No registration is required. Stay for the whole session or... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

LMS review update: Draft requirements for the learning management system

The Learning Management System (LMS) Advisory Group has developed a comprehensive set of requirements for Carleton’s LMS needs. These requirements were developed through very significant consultations with faculty, contract instructors, teaching assistants, students and staff. Requirements from other institutions completing similar reviews were... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

The Discovery Centre has joined the TLS team

The Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement, which formerly reported into the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), has joined the Teaching and Learning Services' portfolio. David Hornsby, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), will take over the responsibility of the Discovery Centre with the support... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

How to Keep Textbook Costs Low for Your Students

Textbook prices are a common complaint amongst students, and they can have serious implications for student retention and performance. Join us on July 17 from 10 a.m. - noon for a session that will connect you to tips and strategies that can help reduce the price that your students pay for the textbooks they... More

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Develop your skills in creating multiple-choice assessments

Which of the following best describes Zuul crurivastator? The Gatekeeper in the 1984 film Ghostbusters. A close friend of Gozer, the Gozerian. A demigod worshipped by the Mesopotamians. It’s a swear word that the ancient Romans used when banging their shin against a marble column. A new type of ankylosaurine dinosaur. At our Multiple-Choice... More

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Announcing the 2019 Discovery Centre Fellowship and SoTL Grant recipients

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) are pleased to announce the 2019 Discovery Centre Fellowship and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant recipients. Discovery Centre Fellowship This fellowship recognizes a significant contribution to reflective and research-informed... More

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