Thursday, April 2, 2020

Blog: Considerations for teaching online this summer: The value of asynchronous delivery

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, EDC As you gear up to teach online this term, you will need to consider what format your online teaching will take. Your first assumption might be to just move your classes online – teach synchronously, live streaming your lectures from Zoom or BigBlueButton. While at... More

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Tips for continuing to study online

Tips for continuing to study online By Kate Schellenberg Photo by Jacqueline Kelly on Unsplash As most university students are having to adjust to taking their classes online, CUOL students are already pros. Yet, even if watching lectures on your computer is nothing new, in the wake of COVID-19, you may still find yourself... More

Thursday, March 19, 2020

But can I get a job with that? Why humanities degrees matter

But can I get a job with that? Why humanities degrees matter By Kate Schellenberg Photo by Giammarco Boscaro on Unsplash Sometimes school is simple: you take engineering, you become an engineer; you go to med school, you become a doctor. But what if you’re taking courses like “Sex, Squalor, Scandal: Victorian London” or... More

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Blog: Teaching Online for Dummies, by a Fellow Dummy

By Morgan Rooney, Educational Development Coordinator, EDC So, you’ve built your course with face-to-face in mind and suddenly have to move everything online. Feel free to curse loudly and bang a few desks: I know I have. Once that’s out of the way, we can get down to the task at hand. Few things... More

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Top 10 tips for students studying online

As we move to online and alternative modes of course delivery for the remainder of the Winter term, we’ve prepared some tips to help your students transition to an online... More

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Help to Keep on Teaching

Starting Wednesday, March 18 and for the remainder of the Winter term, Carleton courses will be delivered online and by other alternative modes of delivery. Specific methods and approaches will vary across programs and courses. Processes and procedures for Winter 2020 final exams have been made available. A memo was sent to all course... More

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

From our Star to the Cosmos: Dr. Kenneth Moats teaches the wonders of physics

From our Star to the Cosmos: Dr. Kenneth Moats teaches the wonders of physics By Raylene Lung Dr. Ken Moats loves to share his enthusiasm for physics and astronomy with others who might be interested in the subject. His online course, “From our Star to the Cosmos,” is the place to do it.  This... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

2019-2020 TA Teaching Awards are Accepting Nominations

The EDC’s Outstanding TA Award is a university-wide award, open to all TAs in all faculties, designed to recognize teaching excellence among Carleton’s TAs. Please note that some academic units also offer departmental TA Awards. The awards celebrate Carleton TAs’ dedication to undergraduate learning. TAs occupy a challenging position at the... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

2019-2020 TA Teaching Awards are Accepting Nominations

The EDC’s Outstanding TA Award is a university-wide award, open to all TAs in all faculties, designed to recognize teaching excellence among Carleton’s TAs. Please note that some academic units also offer departmental TA Awards. The awards celebrate Carleton TAs’ dedication to undergraduate learning. TAs occupy a challenging position at the... More

Monday, February 24, 2020

5 Tips For Finding a Summer Job

5 Tips For Finding a Summer Job By Kate Schellenberg Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Even though the snow is still on the ground, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about how you’re going to spend your summer.  If you’re thinking about putting to use some of the skills you learned in... More

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

OCUFA teaching awards call for application

The Carleton University Teaching Awards Committee (CUTAC) is looking to nominate Carleton faculty for the 2020 OCUFA Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards, presented in recognition of outstanding teachers in Ontario universities. The OCUFA awards recognize exceptional contributions to the higher education community and student learning at all... More

Monday, February 10, 2020

What happens after we die? CUOL’s Dr. Angela Sumegi on Death and Afterlife

What happens after we die? CUOL’s Dr. Angela Sumegi on Death and Afterlife By Kate Schellenberg Dr. Angela Sumegi has been teaching the CUOL course ‘Death and Afterlife’ for the past 25 years. Photo submitted. It’s a question that intrigues many: what happens after we die? This is the topic Dr. Angela Sumegi has... More

Monday, February 3, 2020

Six Tips From a Dietitian For Balancing a Healthy Diet

Six Tips From a Dietitian For Balancing a Healthy Diet (while being a busy student) By Raylene Lung Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash The start of a new semester means another bulk grocery trip to stock up on instant ramen, Kraft Dinner or other processed foods that are quick, easy and cheap. Sometimes... More

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Top Nine Ways to Set Goals and Stick with Them

Top Nine Ways to Set Goals and Stick with Them By Raylene Lung Photo by Clique Images on Unsplash It’s that time of year again ⁠— January falls upon us and, with it, a new semester, filling us with feelings of both excitement and dread. While many of us try to tackle the new-year... More

Friday, January 24, 2020

New Year’s Resolutions for CUOL Students

New Year’s Resolutions for CUOL Students By Maha... More

Thursday, January 16, 2020

A chat with Carleton’s alcohol expert

A chat with Carleton’s alcohol expert By Kate Schellenberg Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash Dr. Rod Phillips is Carleton’s expert on the history of alcohol. He’s taught an online course on the subject for CUOL in the past. With his mix of humour and his vast knowledge on a topic as popular with... More

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Call for Nominations: Provost Scholar Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement, invites faculty and instructors to submit nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. This award (up to two $1,000 awards per Faculty) recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who exemplify student... More

Friday, January 10, 2020

The 7 stages of a New Year’s resolution

The 7 Stages of a New Year’s... More

Monday, December 16, 2019

Reminder: TechSmith Relay discontinued in a few weeks

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

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

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