Monday, December 9, 2019

Tips to win exam season

Tips to win exam season Photo by Dan Dimmock on Unsplash It’s that time of year again when we start to hear the dreaded ‘e’ word … EXAMS. But there’s no need to let exams get the best of us. Here’s a handy list of preparation tips so we can get ahead of those... More

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Time Management Tips and Tricks

Time Management Tips and Tricks By Chelsey Burnside Photo by Malvestida Magazine on Unsplash It’s the catch-22 of the modern-day student — you have to work to pay tuition, but the free time you have to work is next to nonexistent. And if you spend too much time waiting tables and not enough on... More

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Essential Exam Study Playlist

Essential Exam Study Playlist By Kate Schellenberg Exam time is coming and it’s important to be prepared. Yes, watching the lectures, doing the readings and finishing assignments are important, but what’s really going to get you through this stressful time is a kickass playlist. For your listening pleasure, here is a compilation of songs... More

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

STLHE’s annual teaching and learning conference is accepting proposals

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) has put out a call for proposals for its upcoming annual conference, which will be held at the Shaw Centre in the heart of downtown Ottawa from June 9 – 12, 2020. This year’s conference is cohosted with Carleton University, Algonquin College, La Cité... More

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Don’t let your exams keep you down

Don’t let your exams keep you down By Joseph Tunney Exams are the probably the most stressful time of the year for students. Keep reading for some tips that might help. Photo by Lum3n.com from Pexels/ So, exams are approaching and a lot faster than you anticipated. You still have final assignments due and... More

Friday, November 22, 2019

Carleton Establishes Prestigious Chair in Teaching Innovation

Carleton has launched a new program that will highlight teaching excellence and act as a springboard to foster student success and social change. The three-year Chair in Teaching Innovation appointment will be awarded to educators who have demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation across their academic careers. For more information, please... More

Friday, November 15, 2019

Important message about Scantron Processing in December

Exam season has arrived at Carleton, which means there will be a large volume of Scantrons that require processing at the EDC. Instructors using Scantrons are asked to drop off their answer sheets to the EDC main office (410 Dunton Tower) as soon as possible after their exam is done. This is to ensure... More

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Five ways to reduce stress and be happier—backed by science

Five ways to reduce stress and be happier—backed by science By Greg Guevara No matter the time of year, stress can feel like an inescapable part of life. Never fear — here are scientifically-backed methods of improving your mental wellbeing. These aren’t quick tips, but rather broad goals we can all work towards to... More

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Nominate a student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

Every year, 3M Canada invites post-secondary institutions to nominate their students for the prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship. This award honours full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their institution and who embrace a vision of education that enhances... More

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Quiz: How do your study habits measure up?

Quiz: How do your study habits measure up? By Kate Schellenberg Answer the following questions to see if you need to brush up on your studying skills. You watch your online lectures: In full, once a week Every few weeks or so, skipping the boring parts All at once, the night before the exam... More

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Registration now open for the Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) 

Registration for the winter cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program is now open! Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to instruction. Over 10 sessions, you’ll develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across... More

Monday, November 4, 2019

Call for applications: D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Do you take an innovative approach to your teaching, whether it’s through your course design, assessment methods or use of technologies? Then apply for a 2020 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! The award, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Desire2Learn, recognizes innovative approaches... More

Friday, November 1, 2019

Warning: TechSmith Relay discontinued at end of 2019

As of December 31, 2019, TechSmith Relay will no longer be available to faculty or students at Carleton University. TechSmith Corporation is discontinuing all of its self-hosted Relay products, including its Relay Recorder (screen recording tool) and its mobile app Fuse. As a result, Carleton will no longer be providing support for TechSmith Relay... More

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Blog: “So, you’re saying it wasn’t already perfect?”: A chat about program review with Food Science instructors

With support from the EDC, instructors for Carleton’s Food Science program hold an annual retreat to discuss 3-4 different courses and their relationship to the larger program. Everything is up for discussion: they review and clarify the learning outcomes for each course; strive to align those outcomes with the next course in the program... More

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Self-Care 101

Self-Care 101 By Kate Schellenberg It’s important to take the time to look after yourself when school gets stressful. Remember: Work smarter, not harder. Photo: Congerdesign from Pixabay. Feeling overwhelmed? A lot of times our moods can be improved by small changes in our routines. If you find yourself feeling stressed, try making a... More

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

The CUOL Self-management Skills Checklist

The CUOL Self-management Skills Checklist By Greg Guevara Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Academic success is a journey. And like any kind of journey, it’s a good idea to have a checklist at the ready to make sure you’re prepared ahead of time. But instead of a list of items to pack, today... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Five ways to make the most of your reading week

Five ways to make the most of your reading week By Joseph Tunney It might be tempting to blow off reading week with non-academic pursuits, but studying and catching up with your classes can set you up well for a less stressful end-of-term. Photo by Freddie Marriage on Unsplash. So, the fall reading week... More

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Encourage an exceptional undergraduate student to represent Carleton at NCUR

As part of Carleton’s ongoing support for undergraduate involvement in research, the Discovery Centre is pleased to provide financial support for a select number of students to attend the U.S. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at Montana State University March 26-28, 2020. NCUR gives students an opportunity to present... More

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Applications open for 2020 Achievement Awards

The competition for the Carleton University 2020 Achievement Awards is now open. These awards recognize your accomplishments and dedication to excellence in research and teaching. Please consider taking time to apply for an appropriate award. You can also encourage your colleagues to apply and, for awards that allow, support a colleague’s... More

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Tech Corner: Time Management Apps

Tech Corner: Time management apps By Greg Guevara Your cell phone can be studying’s worst enemy. Learn how to harness it as a force for good with these procrastination-busting time management apps. Photo: LuminaStock from Getty Images. What are you doing here? Don’t you have something better to do? Like studying? Well, if you’re... More

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Five Steps to Turn your Semester Around

Five Steps to Turn your Semester Around By Matthew Curtis Many students find the middle of the semester a time of high stress. Photo: Getty Images Pro. You don’t know how you got here, but here you are: your inbox is blowing up with emails from online profs wondering where your work is; missed... More

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Embedding career skill training in your classes – without sacrificing content or creating more work 

Are you interested in bringing career skill development into your classes but concerned about adding to your students’ (and your own) work load? On Thursday, Oct. 3, Loleen Berdahl (Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan) will draw on her own teaching experience and case study research in an interactive workshop that will... More

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

What’s new with VOD? New features for Fall 2019

What’s new with VOD? New features for Fall 2019 By Joseph Tunney With new featured added to Video On Demand, your online learning has become way easier. Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash. Wait, what did the professor just say? Were they talking about astronomy or astrology? And at what point during this two-hour... More

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Tech Talks: “I’m thinking of instituting a ‘no laptop policy.’ What’s your opinion on that?”

By Kim Loenhart, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, EDC Have you heard the term “phubbing?” It’s a combination of the word “phone” and “snubbing.” The distraction of technology is so preeminent in our minds as a society that we’re creating a whole new vocabulary set to describe it. So, not surprising then that... More

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The scoop on learning online

The scoop on learning online By Emma McPhee There’s more to online learning than learning in your own environment. Photo: Unsplash. Think about this: It’s late morning. After a relaxing few hours of sleeping in, you curl up in bed with a big bowl of ice cream, load up your laptop and start school... More

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

Monday, September 9, 2019

QUIZ: Is online learning right for you?

Is online learning right for you? By Kate Schellenberg Have you ever considered taking an online course but have yet to take the dive? Are you wondering what online courses are like? Take this quiz to find out if online courses are a good fit for you: Question 1: Where would you most prefer... 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

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

With great flexibility comes great responsibility: How to succeed in your online courses

With great flexibility comes great responsibility: How to succeed in your online courses By Kate Schellenberg Photo by Unplash Studying online means you get to listen to lectures, do readings and take notes whenever and wherever you want. Seems like the dream, right? Unfortunately, many students find having complete freedom to choose their own... 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

Monday, August 26, 2019

Now what? The CUOL guide to online courses

Now what? The CUOL guide to online courses By Photo by Plush Design Studio on Unsplash You’ve registered for an online course and as the Fall term is fast approaching, you may be thinking: Now what? Online courses are a little different from their in-class counterparts, and you’ll want to make sure you know... More

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Top 10 teaching tips for new instructors

By Morgan Rooney, Educational Development Coordinator, EDC 1. Clarify for your students, and for yourself, exactly what you want your students to do with the content that you expose them to. Be more precise than “they need to know and understand everything we read and discuss.” Think carefully, for instance, about the things that... 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

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

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