Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Call for Nominations: Provost Scholar Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre, invites faculty and instructors to submit nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. This award (up to two $1,000 awards per Faculty) is given to outstanding undergraduate students who exemplify student engagement by excelling in at least two of the... More

Friday, January 15, 2021

Decolonizing your Syllabus Mini-Institute

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is hosting a 3-part mini-institute designed to support instructors seeking to decolonize their syllabus. Participants will explore the concept of colonization and be encouraged to reflect on and examine the language found in their syllabus, their teaching methods, and the power structures that... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

New Zoom security feature puts you in control

In a recent update, Zoom implemented a new security feature called Suspend Participant Activities. As the name implies, this feature stops all activity in its tracks during your Zoom session. With the click of a button, all microphones are muted, cameras turned off, screen sharing stops, ​breakout rooms end, chat is disabled, and the... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

LMS update: A new year and a new LMS ahead!

As we kick off 2021, we are one step closer to the launch of our new LMS, Brightspace, in May. There's a lot to look forward to. The new LMS will be faster, more reliable, modern and feature-rich to meet Carleton’s online teaching and learning needs. To date, two academic years' worth of courses... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Support for teaching online

As we begin the new term, remember that there is a variety of ongoing support available to you. Equipment loans are still available to help you develop and teach online courses. Types of equipment available for loan include Microsoft Tablets, iPads, document cameras and more. If you would like to borrow equipment, submit your request... More

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Instructor Check-in: January

Our January check-in for instructors focuses on strategies for communication with students, online engagement, student buy-in and midterm assessment plans. Click on the image for a full-size version. Don’t forget to check out our Teaching Online page for more resources to help you make informed decisions about your course that will meet both... More

Monday, December 14, 2020

Resources to watch over the break

We’ve put together some recorded resources so you can explore educational technologies and pedagogical strategies on demand to help you make informed decisions about your teaching. The TLS Media Channel features previously recorded workshops on a variety of topics, including assessment fundamentals and planning, how to prevent plagiarism, and... More

Friday, December 11, 2020

Coming soon to an LMS near you: A shared experience for instructors, staff and students

When Carleton switches over to Brightspace in May 2021, the university will be in good company. Carleton will be using the same Learning Management System (LMS) as other institutions in the National Capital Region; University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, and La Cité all use Brightspace. Using the same... More

Friday, December 11, 2020

LMS update

The Brightspace implementation team has been working hard to get the new Learning Management System (LMS) ready for the Carleton community. Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn/Moodle beginning in May 2021. Implementation and set up of Brightspace has been ongoing throughout the fall. To date, the team has migrated more than 3,000 academic... More

Thursday, December 10, 2020

TLS services during the holiday closure

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) support will be available for faculty, contract instructors, teaching support staff and teaching assistants during the holiday break on the following days: Dec. 27, 28, 29 and 30 and Jan. 2, 3, 4 and 5. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that response time... More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Hope for the best, plan for the worst

Your students don’t expect you to have it all figured out. They are also facing new challenges learning in the online environment, and by now, they have likely experienced some hiccups in the process. Being transparent and having solid back-up plans in place will help them – and you – feel more confident navigating... More

Sunday, December 6, 2020

How will you handle these common scenarios?

You have a lot to balance teaching online right now. Our infographic highlights some common situations that may arise during the term around technical issues, family concerns, illness, frontline workers and mental health, so that you can think about these issues ahead of time and save yourself some stress. Consider creating a table indicating... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

What Technology will you use?

As you take a look at the variety of educational technology tools you can incorporate into your course, consider your course needs, making time to practice, and your comfort level, in addition to the features the tools provide. Check out our infographic for some key areas for consideration as you explore the various tools... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Nominate a student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada have announced a call for nominations for the 2021 3M National Student Fellowship Award. This award honours up to 10 full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their institution and who... More

Sunday, November 29, 2020

cuLearn Page Setup

You may not have put much thought into the organization or layout of your course page before, but without face-to-face meetings, this page is now the most front-facing aspect of your course. It takes time to put it together and test it out, but doing so will save you time and frustration in the... More

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Call for applications: D2L & Alan Blizzard awards

Do you take an innovative approach to your teaching, whether it’s through your course design, assessment methods or use of technologies? Or have you engaged in a collaborative teaching project to enhance student learning? The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) has issued a call for applications for two awards that... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

What kind of course are you designing for the winter term?

Synchronous courses involve set times where the class comes to together for graded teaching and learning activities, assessments, or both. Asynchronous classes provide at least some flexibility as to how and when students engage with graded elements of the course. Hybrid courses have roughly a 50/50 split of synchronous and asynchronous elements.... More

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Blog: Lessons Learned from Online Classes

By: Ali Arya, Associate Professor, School of Information Technology and Associate Dean (Planning and Awards), Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs The Fall 2020 academic term is approaching the end. While many of us transitioned to online teaching and learning at the start of COVID-19 pandemic, or went through a full online course in... More

Friday, November 13, 2020

Reminder: Achievement Award Applications Due Nov. 20

Are you an innovative educator excelling in your field? Carleton’s Achievement Awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in teaching. The deadline to apply for the Professional Achievement Awards and the contract instructor awards is Nov. 20: Professional Achievement Awards: Five $10,000 Professional Achievement Awards... More

Monday, November 9, 2020

Coming soon to an LMS near you: Course Builder

Carleton's new LMS, Brightspace, has lots of new features to look forward to. Each month we'll be highlighting a different function in Brightspace and how it can help you create meaningful course design. A new feature we're excited about this month is Course Builder in Brightspace. Course Builder allows you to easily setup the... More

Friday, November 6, 2020

Continued support for current and Winter 2021 courses

As we draw closer to the end of term and are starting to think about Winter 2021, we want to remind you that we are here to support you. Equipment Loans If you need equipment to teach online, such as a tablet, document camera or WiFi hotspot, you can submit a request for an... More

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Special Students as Partners Program opportunities for contract instructors

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is accepting applications for a limited number of Students As Partners Program (SaPP) opportunities to help contract instructors prepare their online courses for the Winter 2021 term. Administered by the Discovery Centre and fully funded by TLS, SaPP provides instructors the opportunity to provide a paid... More

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Stress Management Group workshop series

Healthy Workplace and Learning & Professional Development are collaborating to offer a virtual Stress Management Group Workshop Series for staff, parents, and faculty and instructors. Led by Dr. Erin O’Farrell, C.Psych., their aim is to provide support to Carleton University faculty and staff in the form of a series of group sessions that... More

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

AWS Educate: An opportunity to leverage cloud-based technology

Carleton University has signed on as an AWS Educate partner institution, giving instructors and students access to cloud-related learning resources.   AWS Educate is an Amazon initiative to help students build skills in the cloud. Members have access to cloud-learning content, training, pathways and a job board at no cost.  Through their... More

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Blog: Adapting an inclusive, engaging learning environment from the classroom to the cloud

By Tiva Rait, Second-Year Undergraduate Student in Cognitive Science “Carleton University has always been student-centered," according to the Teaching and Learning Framework for Carleton University 2013-2018 (p. 2). Setting students up for success should be every instructor’s priority, but instructors may have less experience with how to do... More

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Blog: Another Virtual Hug from TLS

Hi Carleton instructors, It’s us again, your Teaching and Learning Services team. We’re still here—here to talk, here to listen, here to help you sort out issues, here to help you bring your teaching to the next level. Maybe you love teaching online (or you're at least cautiously optimistic about it), or maybe you... More

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Incorporating the FUSION Skills Development Project into Your Course

Are you interested in supporting your students to develop and translate their academic and professional skills? The Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) is a cross-collaborative network of Canadian universities focused on exploring innovative and inclusive experiential learning approaches to foster skill development and prepare university... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Part IV: Protecting intellectual property in an online classroom

By Dr. Zachary Patterson, Instructor, Department of Neuroscience This is the first of a four-part series by Neuroscience instructors on their experiences with the sudden and rapid transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The transition to online learning has introduced some new challenges for protecting intellectual property... More

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Blog: Part III: The importance of communication in effective online learning

By Dr. Kathleen Lucas, Contract Instructor, Department of Neuroscience This is the first of a four-part series by Neuroscience instructors on their experiences with the sudden and rapid transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Creating a connection with students is one of the key components that makes teaching a joy for... More

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Blog: Part II: The things I wish somebody told me about using pre-recorded lectures to deliver lecture content

By Dr. Chris Rudyk, Contract Instructor, Department of Neuroscience This is the first of a four-part series by Neuroscience instructors on their experiences with the sudden and rapid transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current world situation has given us this new challenge of modifying our teaching styles to teach... More

Monday, October 19, 2020

Teaching online? TLS is here to help.

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is here to help you every step of the way as you navigate teaching online. Whether you are trying to put out a fire, are ready to up your online teaching game, or want to prepare your Winter 2021 courses, we are at your service. We’ve identified Reading Week... More

Friday, October 16, 2020

Access to LinkedIn Learning Extended by a Year for All Students, Staff, and Faculty

After learning that the LinkedIn Learning licensing agreement provisioned by eCampus Ontario would come to an end, ITS and OQI brought together key stakeholders from across campus to determine the potential impact on students, faculty, and staff. The group, comprised of representation from ITS, OQI, TLS, OVPSE, and the Library were able to draw... More

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Don’t miss: Diversifying the Conceptual Contours of International Relations

Join the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) for a virtual panel – Diversifying the Conceptual Contours of International Relations – on Monday, Oct. 19 from 12 - 1 p.m. With an introduction by Teddy Y. Samy (Director & Professor, NPSIA), and moderated by David Hornsby (Associate Vice-President [Teaching and Learning]... More

Friday, October 9, 2020

Join Carleton’s Inclusion Week

Celebrate, Learn and Lead. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is critical to Carleton’s future success. Join us for a week of events that will raise visibility and awareness of the value of human rights work and EDI, prompt an exploration of practical ways to integrate those principles into our organizational structures and culture, and... More

Friday, October 9, 2020

Achievement Award applications available now

Are you an innovative educator or distinctive researcher excelling in your field? Do you have a great idea for a teaching or research project? The following your awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching and Research Achievement Award Applications Due Oct. 31: Five $15,000 Teaching... More

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