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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Blog: Students as Partners Program Helps Bridge the Gap in Communication and Media Studies

This summer, Emily Hiltz, an instructor in the School of Journalism and Communication, teamed up with third-year student Roop Bajwa through the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) with the goal of bridging the gap between two core courses in Communication and Media Studies. Recognizing the need for more hands-on training using the software SPSS,... More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Ask an Expert: e-Proctoring for Online Exams

Although fall final examinations are a little over six weeks away, it’s never too early to start preparing. As part of its “Ask an Expert” series, Carleton Online has invited Scheduling and Examination Services (SES) to host a one-hour webinar in the Online Learners’ Network (OLN). If you want to know more about e-Proctoring... More

Monday, October 25, 2021

Free Tickets for Students to Attend e21 Symposium on October 27!

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité and the University of Ottawa are holding an online symposium with the theme of “Re-thinking the Relevance of Higher Education: Which Models Could Best Respond to the Needs of a 21st Century Society.” Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has received 25 tickets for Carleton... More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Zoom Update Required By Nov. 1

Hey Ravens! On Nov. 1, Zoom will require all users to update their accounts to version 5.5.0 or newer to continue using its web conferencing tools. Carleton Zoom users must, at minimum, be using version 5.5.0 (released February 2021) as of Nov. 1 to ensure continued access to all Zoom meetings, including those within Brightspace. You... More

Friday, October 1, 2021

Ask an Expert: Get to Know the Library

Are you new to using Carleton’s library? Is using Omni a bit of an enigma to you? Or perhaps you want to use citations a little more efficiently to access information? Then this webinar is for you! As part of its “Ask an Expert” series, Carleton Online has invited the MacOdrum Library to host... More

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Brightspace Support for the Fall

Is this your first time using Brightspace? Learning a new system can be a challenge at first, so be sure to check out these resources and suggestions to help you get started: Visit the Brightspace Student Support website: This resource is available directly within your course under the Help menu in the Brightspace navbar.... More

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Carleton Online fall service standards

Carleton Online is the university’s hub for online learners, connecting you with resources to help you get the most out of your online learning experience. In light of Carleton’s plans for the safe return to campus, Carleton Online will continue to operate remotely during our regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,... More

Friday, May 14, 2021

Blog: Maintaining Self-Motivation to Learn Online (A Student’s Perspective)

By Madie Starnes, Undergraduate Student, FASS To the disappointment of many Carleton students, this academic year has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The abrupt transition to virtual classes has been a steep learning curve for both students and instructors. The pandemic has turned our lives completely upside down and adjusting to this... More

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Get Started with Brightspace

Your online learning platform has changed! All academic courses are now hosted in Brightspace, which has officially replaced cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS). Log in at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials. If you have logged in to the system and do not see courses available to you, visit the Course... More

Thursday, April 29, 2021

One Week Until Courses Launch on Brightspace!

Starting next week, Carleton courses will launch on Brightspace – the university’s new learning management system (LMS). As of May 6, 2021, this new platform will replace cuLearn, just in time for the summer term.   Brightspace will provide several key advantages, including a faster, more reliable system and 24/7 technical... More

Monday, August 10, 2020

Online Learning Webinars: Get Ready for Your Online Courses

Together, the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) and Carleton Online are hosting webinars on tips and resources to help you succeed in your fall online courses. We will focus on commonly asked questions, and you’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions about online learning.   The webinars are scheduled for:  Tuesday,... More

Friday, June 12, 2020

Online Learning Webinars: Getting Ready for Your Online Courses

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) and Carleton Online are hosting webinars on tips and resources to help you succeed in your summer online course. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions about online learning.   The webinars are scheduled for:  Monday, June 29, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT  Monday,... More

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