Friday, April 20, 2018

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

On Apr. 26, join us at the EDC from 10 a.m. - noon for your introduction to Carleton’s electronic portfolio technology, cuPortfolio. This session will provide an overview of ePortfolios, review how they can be used to deepen and enrich learning and assessment, and provide a hands-on introduction to cuPortfolio. During the hands-on portion... More

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Get ready for the spring/summer term with a last minute course tune-up!

If you’re getting ready to teach your first course at Carleton, or if you’re returning after a break, you may have questions about policies and procedures, teaching tips and educational technology. Join Teaching and Learning Services on Tuesday, May 1 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our spring 2018 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

cuLearn Gradebook Session

Explore the power and flexibility of the cuLearn gradebook. Join us on April 26 from 1-3 p.m. for a session on all things gradebook. You'll setup your gradebook and explore gradebook options, including setting up categories, exporting/importing grades, setting default grades and communicating grades. Learn more and register... More

Monday, April 16, 2018

Blog: Writing a math eBook part 1 – Choosing an authoring tool

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics Having just completed an eCampusOntario-funded open eTextbook project with my collaborator, Mathieu Lemire, and the rest of the team members with expertise in editing, accessibility, instructional design, open learning, library services and finances, I would like to share... More

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Introduction to cuLearn Part 2 – Tools and Techniques

Interested in using cuLearn for more than just posting a course outline and showing students their grades? cuLearn offers tools for a range of course activity and assessment choices. Move beyond basic cuLearn navigation to explore and use more of what the tool has to offer. On Apr. 19 from 1-3 p.m., let us... More

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

cuLearn drop-ins this month

Stop by the EDC this month and work on your cuLearn course with an educational technology consultant nearby who can answer questions and help with course preparation. We'll be hosting two cuLearn drop-ins in April: April 17, 1-4 p.m. April 25, 1-4 p.m. No registration is required. Stay for the whole session or drop... More

Monday, April 9, 2018

Expanding understanding of the Middle Ages through a multimedia platform

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In a course on Medieval history, cuPortfolio is helping students use multimedia to understand how pop culture sees the Middle Ages. Second year students in Professor Marc Saurette’s class, Discovering the Medieval and Early Modern Past, explore pop culture conceptions of the Middle Ages. Saurette says the... More

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Introduction to cuLearn: Part 1 – The Basics

cuLearn is Carleton’s learning management system and is a great tool for extending your classroom to the online environment. With cuLearn, you can post lecture slides, create discussion groups, upload readings or videos, accept online assignment submissions, create self-marking quizzes, send announcements to students, and post student grades.... More

Monday, March 12, 2018

cuPortfolio – A platform for reflection and showcasing student work

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In one psychology course at Carleton, cuPortfolio is teaching students the value of reflection, and giving them a platform to showcase their work to future employers. Professor Janet Mantler’s course, Transition from University to Career, gets students thinking about their overall degree, which she says prepares... More

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Resolved! – Camtasia Relay/Capture Server Outage

The Camtasia Relay/Capture Server outage has been resolved. As of 4 pm March 8, service has been fully restored. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to edtech@carleton.ca or call... More

Monday, March 5, 2018

EDC Labour Disruption Information

The Educational Development Centre will remain open during the strike, though some services may be reduced. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Events Workshops and events at the EDC may be postponed for the duration of the strike. Please check the EDC events page for updates. If you have registered for a workshop or... More

Monday, March 5, 2018

Experiential learning: Shaking things up through Stories North

By Lauren Sproule, TLS staff writer Liam Harrap recalls gathering around the fire with his classmates, huddling close to the flames as the words of an elder named Harold drew them into the narrative of the North. He remembers sitting next to a cluster of old wooden buildings south of Whitehorse, Yukon as they... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Blog: Building trust between instructors and students

By Mathew Schatkowsky, Instructional Designer, EDC “Trust between teachers and students is the affective glue binding educational relationships together.” (Brookfield, 1990) Why build trust? There are positive outcomes for students when they are engaged in a course and when they feel they can speak to their instructors. Micari and Pazos (2012)... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Top 10 things to consider when designing assessments

By Bianca Chan, TLS staff writer Assessments are often the bane of many students. But they can be just as taxing for the instructors who are tasked with designing them. “Assessment is challenging for everyone – from novices to people with a lot of teaching experience. It’s always a challenge,” says Anthony Marini, senior... More

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

cuLearn Assignments, Rubrics and Feedback

cuLearn offers a variety of assignment configuration settings to help you control every aspect of assignment submissions, including release and end dates, access restrictions and other options. Join us at the EDC on March 9 from 10 a.m. - noon for a hands-on workshop that will give you the opportunity to explore different types... More

Monday, February 26, 2018

How looking back creates stronger teachers

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer Carleton’s electronic portfolio system is creating new ways for students to reflect on their learning, and become better teachers as a result. School of Linguistics and Language Studies professor Eva Kartchava coordinates the Teaching English as a Second Language program at Carleton. She says she uses cuPortfolio... More

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Discover how to design learning from scratch

When we begin designing a course, sometimes we are uncertain how to start and the task quickly appears to be a more complex challenge than we anticipated. Join us at the EDC on March 8 from 9 a.m. - noon for a highly interactive workshop that will introduce you to a teaching framework and... More

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Welcome to My Classroom: Emotional Learners

We are emotional beings. We feel overwhelmed with our growing to-do list. We lose motivation when we don’t get the support and recognition we deserve. We get bored during meetings, complain about unrealistic expectations and ineffective plans, and hope for work-life balance. Our students have the same emotions and reactions. How can we see... More

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Tech talk in the classroom

By Bianca Chan, TLS staff writer While technology in the classroom has provided students and instructors seemingly endless channels to learn from, it also presents issues when it comes to retaining focus, weaning distraction, and even reliability. For Carleton University English professor Franny Nudelman, the answer to this dilemma was simple:... More

Friday, February 16, 2018

Capture: An Introduction to Creating Course Videos

Whether you want to record a PowerPoint presentation, show your students how to use an application, use a document camera or tablet to solve problems, flip your classroom or explore a more blended approach to your course, Capture has you covered. Capture is a screen recording solution that helps facilitate the growing need for... More

Thursday, February 15, 2018

cuLearn drop-ins this month

The EDC has scheduled two drop-in sessions this month so that you can work on your cuLearn course with an educational technology consultant nearby who can answer any questions you might have. The sessions will take place on: Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 28 from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required. Stay for the... More

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Open is an Invitation: Finding and Using Open Educational Resources for Your Teaching and Learning

Join us at the EDC on Feb. 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. and discover how to find and use open educational resources (OERs) in your teaching. In this 90-minute professional learning session, Jenni Hayman and Peg French, program managers for eCampusOntario, will provide an introductory-level workshop on what open educational resources are, where to begin to... More

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Illuminate Lightboard Basics

Illuminate Lightboard is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. Join us for an introductory session on Feb. 20... More

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

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! The EDC centrally supports the use of Poll Everywhere, a web-based polling tool that allows students to use laptops, tablets or cell phones to participate in... More

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Welcome to My Classroom: Big Introductory Classes

First-year students are often brimming with enthusiasm and optimism for their newly embarked post-secondary educations. They are also often intimidated, overwhelmed and underprepared. These students are usually invited into the largest lecture halls with hundreds of their colleagues as their introduction to post-secondary education and specific... More

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Top 5 things Carleton’s educators should know about copyright

By Bianca Chan, TLS Staff Writer For Carleton’s faculty members, contract instructors, and staff, copyright is something you probably come into contact with every day. As both users and creators of copyrighted material, knowing the fundamental dos and don’ts – and the less obvious ones – is critical for a successful semester…at least one... More

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Introduction to cuLearn: Part 2 – Tools and Techniques

Interested in using cuLearn for more than just posting a course outline and showing students their grades? cuLearn offers tools for a range of course activity and assessment choices. Join us at the EDC on Feb. 5 from 1-3 p.m. to move beyond basic cuLearn navigation and use more of what the tool has... More

Monday, January 29, 2018

Blog: Fostering resilience among university students

*This blog was later published in University Affairs. By Dr. Kim Hellemans, Department of Neuroscience The increase in mental health problems among university students over the last decade has received considerable attention as of late, both in the academic literature and in the media. Current statistics estimate that approximately one fifth of... More

Friday, January 26, 2018

Explore assessment fundamentals at the EDC

Assessment is often one of the most dreaded parts of teaching and learning. But as challenging as it can be, designing sound assessments is critical to the success of your course. Join us at the EDC on Feb. 1 from 1-4 p.m. for a workshop that will provide you with refreshed ideas on a... More

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Discover how to develop clear and measurable learning outcomes

Most simply defined, learning outcomes describe what learners are supposed to know, be able to do, or value at the end of a course or module. On Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. - noon, join us at the EDC for a workshop that will provide you with the tools for developing clear and measurable... More

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Introduction to cuLearn: Part 1 – The Basics

cuLearn is Carleton’s learning management system and is a great tool for extending your classroom to the online environment. With cuLearn, you can post lecture slides, create discussion groups, upload readings or videos, accept online assignment submissions, create self-marking quizzes, send announcements to students, and post student grades.... More

Monday, January 22, 2018

cuPortfolio opening doors for both learning and assessment

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In his fourth-year engineering course, Professor Jeffrey Erochko says cuPortfolio is not only changing the way students learn, but also the way they are assessed. Erochko is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton. His course, High Performance Building Design, consists of an... More

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Join us for a cuLearn gradebook session

Explore the power and flexibility of the cuLearn gradebook. Join us at the EDC on Jan. 25 from 1-3 p.m. for an interactive session where you will setup your gradebook and explore gradebook options, including setting up categories, exporting/importing grades, setting default grades and communicating grades. Find out more about the session and... More

Monday, January 15, 2018

Blog: Should we retire the term “Multiple Intelligences”, as well?

By Maristela Petrovic-Dzerdz, Supervisor, Instructional Design In 2015, I wrote the blog “Should we retire the term ‘Learning Styles?’”. Many eminent academics and educators have written about this learning myth, and I have only tried to do my small part in generating some discussion around the topic. In that blog post, I quoted Howard... More

Thursday, January 11, 2018

TLS launches new internal grants dedicated to teaching and learning

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce that we have made four internal grants available to Carleton's faculty members and contract instructors dedicated to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant – supports scholarly investigations of all aspects of teaching and learning.... More

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