Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Top Secrets of Creating and Managing Effective Group Discussions

Group discussion is a powerful mechanism for active learning. However, organizing an effective structure for group discussions and inspiring learners’ active involvement are perennial challenges faced by instructors in various instructional settings. Join us on Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. as we explore the why, the how and the key features of... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Making connections between class and career: Using cuPortfolio at the graduate level

By Bianca Chan, TLS staff writer You may be seeing a lot more of Carleton’s electronic portfolio system being used in courses this year. After its three-year pilot period, cuPortfolio is now fully supported campus-wide. If you’re not yet familiar with the tool, cuPortfolio is a student-centered learning tool that provides a venue for... More

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Poll Everywhere – Student Response Systems and Real-Time Testing

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics, or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems (SRS) can help you do just that! SRS allow you to create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. They can also be used to enhance or guide discussions,... More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Fostering Creativity in Ourselves and in our Classrooms – The Creative Person

We are ALL creative, even if you can’t draw. Join us on Sept. 21 from 12-1:30 p.m. for a workshop that will explore the traits of creative people and how to foster them in ourselves and in our classrooms. Get ready to get in touch with your own creativity and leave with strategies to... More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Active Learning Instructional Methods

Students must do more than listen. They must read, write discuss and/or be engaged in solving problems. On Sept. 19, join us for a workshop from 12-1:30 p.m.that will explore teaching methods that promote active learning specific to your discipline. Don’t forget to bring your course... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Teaching and Learning with Technology in the 21st Century

Teaching and learning with technology has been a norm for a long period of time. However, today’s teachers have so many technological options at their fingertips that any anxiety and confusion doesn’t come as a surprise. What is an online course? What is hybrid course? Flipped? Blended? MOOC? What needs to be considered when... More

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Trying cuLearn on for size – Getting your students engaged in digital learning

By Elspeth McCulloch, Educational Technology Development Coordinator As we ramp up to what is sure to be a very busy Fall term, getting cuLearn set up and ready to go is a priority for many of us at Carleton. Whether this is your first time using a learning management system or you are an... More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Powerful and to the Point: Tips for Designing Effective Lecture Slides

Ever wonder if your slides look good to learners? Bored with slides full of plain text? Well-designed lecture slides will deliver a great learner experience and lead to successful learning outcomes. Join us on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. - noon to learn about the principles of designing effective lecture slides to make yours... More

Monday, August 28, 2017

You’re invited to the CUOL Open House

The Carleton teaching and learning community is invited to drop by the CUOL Open House on Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whether you currently teach a web-based or classroom recorded course, or are interested in the possibility of doing so in the future, or even if you’re just curious what CUOL... More

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

cuPortfolio – What is it and why is everyone talking about it?

By Allie Davidson, EDC Educational Technology Development Coordinator You may have recently heard about Carleton’s new ePortfolio system, cuPortfolio. Maybe you noticed an email in your inbox about the university adopting the tool as an enterprise system or maybe you heard about it from a colleague who has tried it out in their class.... More

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

“Ask the Instructor” – Effective Communication Strategies in cuLearn

Are you tired of answering student course-related questions via email? Are you looking for a more effective, efficient and transparent course communication strategy? Did you know you could anonymously display student questions, and make only selected Q&As visible to the whole class? Just in time for the new term, join us at the EDC... More

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Get ready for the fall term with our cuLearn sessions

Whether you are new to Carleton or a seasoned instructor looking to change up your course, cuLearn is a great tool for extending your classroom. The EDC is hosting a number of cuLearn sessions in the coming weeks to help you get the most out of Carleton’s learning management system. Introduction to cuLearn Aug.... More

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Celebrating Teaching at Carleton Showcase – just two days away!

Celebrating Teaching at Carleton Showcase Thursday, August 17, 2017 2:30 – 4 p.m., followed by a social 2220 Richcraft Hall Carleton is home to some remarkable educators. Don’t miss your chance to get a special look inside the classroom of some of our notable teaching award winners. On Thursday, August 17, as part of... More

Monday, August 14, 2017

New online help centre for classroom technology

Figuring out how to use classroom technology just got easier. IMS has officially launched a new online help centre to provide you with the information and resources you need to teach in the classrooms around campus. The help centre puts the answers to your classroom technology questions at your fingertips in a self-paced format.... More

Thursday, August 10, 2017

cuPortfolio Panel Session

Join us on Tuesday, August 22 from 12-1 p.m. for an instructor panel session on cuPortfolio. Panelists will describe their experience teaching with cuPortfolio and share their insights and advice on how to leverage the tool to enrich the student learning experience. Come prepared to learn new insights from your colleagues and engage in discussion... More

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Coming soon: New IMS online help centre

With so many different learning spaces on campus, it can be difficult to keep track of what technology you’ll find where, not to mention how to use it. But it’s about to get easier. On August 14, IMS will officially launch its new online help centre to provide you with the information you need... More

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Doors Open EDC

The Educational Development Centre is extending a special invitation to the Carleton teaching and learning community to join us on August 18 for an open house. Come and learn more about the services we have to offer. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with some of our staff and discuss how we can support... More

Thursday, August 3, 2017

A special invitation to the Carleton community

Celebrating Teaching at Carleton Showcase Thursday, August 17 2:30 – 4 p.m., followed by a social 2220 Richcraft Hall Carleton is home to some remarkable educators. On Thursday, August 17, join Teaching and Learning Services as we celebrate some of these outstanding educators and welcome the newest faculty members to the Carleton community. As... More

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

cuLearn sessions in August

With the fall term just around the corner, the EDC will be hosting a number of cuLearn sessions this August to help you get set up for a new term. cuLearn Drop-In Sessions Aug. 16, 23 & 30, 1-3 p.m., 422 Dunton Tower These drop-in sessions provide an opportunity for you to work on... More

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Blog: Overcoming illusions of competence

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics I first heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect from biology professor James Cheetham. It is named after Justin Kruger and David Dunning who wrote a paper titled “Unskilled and Unaware of It”. The effect is often seen on TV in some popular talent show auditions, such... More

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Designing Learning from Scratch

When we begin designing a learning module or a course, sometimes we don’t know where to start and the task quickly appears to be a more complex challenge then we anticipated. Luckily, the EDC can help. Join us on August 15 from 9 a.m. - noon for a highly interactive workshop where you will... More

Monday, July 31, 2017

Contract Instructor Orientation Fall 2017

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Monday, August 14 from 4:30-9 p.m. in room 340 Tory Building. Whether you are a new contract instructor looking for a first-time orientation or a returning contract instructor looking for a refresher... More

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Poll Everywhere – Student Response Systems and Real-Time Testing

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics, or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems allow you to create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. They can also be used to enhance or guide discussions, track participation, facilitate live... More

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Experiential Learning Practices in the Classroom

Experiential learning is a high-impact practice that can be used in all disciplines. It fosters student engagement in the learning process through collaborative experiences and critical reflective practices. On Aug. 8, join us at the EDC from 1-2:30 p.m. for a workshop that will focus on practical examples of experiential learning in the classroom... More

Monday, July 24, 2017

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

Connect with your students in real time using BigBlueButton, whether you hold online office hours, have an exam review or host a guest speaker. On Aug. 2, join us from 1-2:30 p.m. to learn how to set up a session, share content and facilitate high quality online webinars. This session will be held online.... More

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Celebrating Teaching at Carleton Showcase

Thursday, August 17, 2017 2:30 – 4 p.m., followed by a social 2220 Richcraft Hall Carleton is home to some remarkable educators. On August 17, join Teaching and Learning Services as we celebrate some of these outstanding educators and welcome the newest faculty members to the Carleton community. As part of our Celebrating Teaching at... More

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

July 26 12 - 1:30 p.m. 422 Dunton Tower After an extensive three-year pilot program, Carleton has officially adopted cuPortfolio as the university’s electronic portfolio system. It will now be fully supported campus wide. On July 26, join us at the EDC for your introduction to the tool. This session will provide an overview... More

Friday, July 14, 2017

Grade notation changes for 2017-18

Senate has approved the following grading notation changes for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year (and going forward). New grade showing on transcript (assigned automatically when students withdraw during the academic withdrawal period) WDN - Withdrawn. No academic credit, no impact on the CGPA. WDN is a permanent notation that appears on the... More

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Teaching with PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential pedagogical tool that encourages student learning. Join us at the EDC on July 19 for an introductory session that will provide a hands-on experience for instructors to create more effective PowerPoint slides for classroom and online use. Considering both pedagogical and technological aspects, we will focus on... More

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Don’t miss your chance to join our 2017 summer institute

Perhaps the single most pressing question that instructors struggle with from year to year is, “How do I get my students more engaged with and interested in the content I’m teaching?” One promising, powerful concept that can help us to re-imagine our teaching and assessment practices is experiential learning, This summer, the EDC wants... More

Monday, July 10, 2017

Experiential learning: “Variety is the way to go”

By Lauren Sproule, TLS Staff Writer The nature of many university programs dictates that there can sometimes be a gap between what students learn in a classroom and how they can apply that learning in their respective fields. This is according to Carleton University Prof. Deborah Conners, who pilots a fourth year course called... More

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Instructional Design Tricks for Preventing Cheating in Online/Blended Courses

The rise of online education provides new opportunities for students to learn, but also opens new opportunities for them to cheat. There is no single guaranteed method to eliminate cheating in both offline and online courses, and while no institution is cheater-free, instructors can protect academic integrity without having to proctor online tests... More

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Images in Education: Finding, Editing and Using

Did you know that when you use images and content together in your teaching, student comprehension increases? Images add interest and appeal to your courses and lectures, but they can also add another layer of meaning and understanding to your content. If you are interested in integrating images into your courses and lectures, join... More

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Get your introduction to creating course videos

Whether you want to record a PowerPoint presentation, show your students how to use an application, or use a document camera to solve problems, Capture has you covered. Capture is a screen recording solution that is free to the Carleton community. Join us on July 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. for a workshop that will... More

Monday, June 26, 2017

Carleton students showcase impact of undergraduate research

By Bianca Chan, TLS Staff Writer Five Carleton students were among a group of undergraduates who took to the stage in Memphis earlier this year to prove that it is not only graduate students who are conducting influential research. Nina Frimpong, Vicky Madge, Travis Swan, Anne Wilson and Crystal Wong represented Carleton at the... More

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