Monday, September 17, 2018

How to cultivate resilience (part 1)

One of the most resilient groups in our society today is students. Constantly tested, challenged, and asked to juggle school and personal life without a clear division between them, students foster resiliency even when they may not even realize it. But, like all humans, students can slip. Resilience is the ability to adjust to... More

Monday, September 17, 2018

Reminder: Submit your proposal for the experiential learning symposium

Are you involved in experiential learning at Carleton? Don’t miss your chance to present at the experiential learning symposium on Oct. 23, hosted byTeaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic). We are seeking examples from all disciplines that illustrate a variety of teaching... More

Friday, September 14, 2018

Welcome to My Classroom: Active Learning Strategies

Do you wonder how to incorporate more active learning strategies into your classroom? Then join the EDC and Martha Mullally for the first Welcome to My Classroom session of the term on Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Martha will discuss how she incorporates evidence-based teaching, or active learning, practices into her... More

Thursday, September 13, 2018

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

BigBlueButton is a web conferencing tool that makes synchronous teaching and learning at a distance possible. It provides a great opportunity for teachers and researchers to try out a whole new style of hybrid teaching, whether or not you have experience teaching online or would just like to hold online office hours, have an... More

Tuesday, September 11, 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! With SRS you can create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. SRS can also be used to enhance or guide discussions, track... More

Monday, September 10, 2018

Professor Kim Hellemans’ take on NEUR 1202, a compelling new course on CUOL

When Carleton’s NEUR 1201 (Introduction to Mental Health and Disease) course soared in popularity, the Department of Neuroscience took a seemingly unusual step; it stopped offering the course. Professor Kim Hellemans – who had been teaching the NEUR 1201 since 2012 – says her class size had risen from 96 students to just over... More

Friday, September 7, 2018

Update: Temporary slowdown on VOD improved

Update – the major problems have been addressed so while the connection process is slower than usual right now, it is working. We will continue to improve the speed. We are experiencing some issues with connecting to Video On Demand. We are working on it now and hope to have it resolve very shortly.... More

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Teaching with Your Mouth Shut: Incorporating Activities into (Smaller) Lecture Classes

If you teach smaller classes (under ~60 students) and are looking for ways to engage your students in the learning process that go beyond the standard lecture, then join us at the EDC on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. – noon. This session will introduce you to a range of tried-and-true activity ideas and... More

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Experiential Learning Symposium 2018: Call for proposals and save the date

Teaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) are pleased to announce a teaching symposium dedicated to experiential learning on October 23, 2018. Mark your calendar from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a day of presentations, demonstrations, workshops and displays that showcase experiential... More

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Welcome to My Classroom: Active Learning Strategies

Do you wonder how to incorporate more active learning strategies into your classroom? Join Martha Mullally as she discusses how she incorporates evidence-based teaching, or active learning, practices into her large, introductory biology courses. You’ll experience using Poll Everywhere, in-class exam-style questions and in-class worksheets as... More

Monday, September 3, 2018

Top 10 carleton.ca resource pages every online student should bookmark

Between seeking employment, meeting payment deadlines, and striving for academic excellence, student life can grow overwhelming without adequate support. For Carleton students, however, there’s no shortage of tools to help them succeed. The university website is replete with resources for navigating academic matters, mental health, and more.... More

Friday, August 31, 2018

You’re invited to CUOL’s Blended and Online Learning Open House

Blended and online learning is not only changing how and when learning is delivered, it is changing the very culture of our institution. All faculty members, contract instructors and staff are invited to join Carleton University OnLine (CUOL) for our open house on Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 12:15 – 4 p.m. to engage in meaningful... More

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Make the most of cuLearn this term with our introductory sessions

Did you know you can use cuLearn to post lecture slides, create discussion groups, upload readings or videos, accept online assignment submissions, create self-marking quizzes, send announcements to students, and post grades? And these are just some of the possibilities. So, what’s the best way to get started? Come to our introductory sessions... More

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

VOD site down for maintenance Thursday August 30th

The Video On Demand site will be down for maintenance on Thursday, August 30th between 8 am and 4 pm.  Once the maintenance is completed, functions like Distance Exam Applications and the Video On Demand page will be available... More

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Blog: On failing gloriously at experiential learning

By Shawn Graham, Associate Professor, Department of History I’m the digital humanities guy in the history department. But, I don’t know what these things – “digital history” or “digital humanities” – are, what they look like, what they could be. That’s the line with which I start almost every course I teach around here. After... More

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Register for the Certificate in University Teaching fall cohort

Spots are filling up quickly for the fall 2018 cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program. Don’t miss your chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus – register here today! Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment... More

Monday, August 27, 2018

Tech Corner: Office Lens

With one free and easy-to-use app, you can turn your phone into the pocket sized scanner you never knew you needed. The app, called Office Lens, is just one extension of Microsoft’s multifaceted software empire, offering seamless Microsoft Office integration. The app enables users to capture photos of real-world objects, such as whiteboards,... More

Friday, August 24, 2018

Classroom technology help in just a few clicks

The IMS online help centre is available to provide you with the information and resources you need to teach in the classrooms around campus. The help centre puts the answers to your classroom technology questions at your fingertips in a self-paced format. It features: A classroom orientation tool with step-by-step instructions and video... More

Friday, August 24, 2018

AMX passcode removal

A reminder to all faculty that IMS has removed the 4-digit AMX passcode requirement, previously needed to log onto user interfaces on classroom podiums. Instead, instructors now simply need to touch the user interface screen to gain access to classroom AV controls. This change does not apply to overnight or weekend access. In order... More

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Get your cuLearn page ready for the fall term

With the fall term just around the corner, the EDC is offering a number of sessions in late August and early September to help you get your cuLearn course page ready. Introduction to cuLearn Part 1: The Basics August 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 422 Dunton Tower With cuLearn, you can post lecture... More

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Learning Effectively with Multimedia

How we learn is shaped by how the human mind works. As a consequence, we need to carefully utilize a variety of teaching and learning media – words, pictures, sounds – to promote effective learning. On August 23 from 2-4 p.m., join us for a workshop that will introduce the basics of the cognitive... More

Monday, August 20, 2018

John Weekes – congratulations and farewell to a longstanding CUOL Instructor

This year’s PSYC 3403 online addiction class will be the last to be taught by longstanding, time-hallowed psychology professor John Weekes. As an institution within the Psychology Department, Weekes will be missed dearly by his students, colleagues, and the greater Carleton community as he takes his next steps in his career at the Correctional... More

Friday, August 17, 2018

Fall Web Channel Schedules are available now

You can now see the Fall 2018 web channel schedules posted on our web channel page. Watch your lectures at set times online.  For more ways to watch, see our Access Your Courses page. Note – schedules are subject to... More

Thursday, August 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

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Getting More Out of Student Assignments

Most student assignments end up in the trash after they’re graded. Although the students learned things in doing the assignments, wouldn’t it be great if they had more uses? On August 21 from 10-11:30 a.m., join the EDC and cognitive science professor Jim Davies for a discussion about non-disposable assignments. Prof. Davies will report... More

Monday, August 13, 2018

Video On Demand Connection Issues Resolved

Update – the issues we were having with VOD access have been resolved and Video on Demand is fully functional again. Our apologies, and thanks for your... More

Monday, August 13, 2018

Top 10 ways to get a better sleep at night

It can be especially difficult this time of year for a student to get some shut eye. With the dread of upcoming midterms and the temptation of spending every night of the week with friends you hardly get to see, how is anyone supposed to get any sleep? Carleton University’s Health Workplace says sleeping... More

Thursday, August 9, 2018

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

BigBlueButton is a web conferencing tool, allowing for synchronous teaching and learning at a distance. It provides a great opportunity for teachers and researchers to try out a whole new style of hybrid teaching, whether or not you have experience teaching online or would just like to hold online office hours, have an exam... More

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Teaching and Learning Open House and Workshop Day

Looking for help getting ready for the start of the term, or just interested in seeing what teaching supports are available to you on campus? Then take advantage of TLS’ Teaching and Learning Open House on August 17! You can visit: The Educational Development Centre (410 Dunton Tower) to get help with finalizing your syllabus,... More

Monday, August 6, 2018

Eat smarter, think better

What you eat affects much more than just your waistline. Studies increasingly show that the foods we put into our bodies can determine not only how we feel, but also how we think. So whether you want to optimize your diet to stay sharp for the beginning of school or to keep your spirits... More

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Get ready for the fall 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 Thursday, Aug. 23 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our fall 2018 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Monday, July 30, 2018

Word – Top 10 tips and tricks

Since all students at Carleton have access to Microsoft Office Suite (news to you? Check out our story) we are sharing some useful tools in Word that not everyone might know about! Have a favourite Word trick? Let us know in the comments! Cropping You can crop a photo right inside Word. Select the... More

Monday, July 23, 2018

Tech Corner: Essential technological skills every student should have

In today’s era of increasingly tech-savvy workplaces and universities, digital literacy is critical. Learning how to manipulate technology to your advantage can help you work efficiently, impress professors and enhance your overall learning experience. There are countless technological skills to learn and benefit from, but a few are particularly... More

Thursday, July 19, 2018

New Faculty Orientation 2018

All new faculty members at Carleton are invited to join us for our New Faculty Orientation to teaching, learning and research. The comprehensive orientation will take place from August 15-17. This is a great opportunity to become more comfortable with your new position and familiar with the university community. The orientation will provide you... More

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Illuminate your teaching with Lightboard

Do you have a process or a sequence that you need to illustrate for your students? Lightboard might be the answer for you. Lightboard is a large sheet of glass powered by colourful LED lights. It can be used to create short, engaging videos that showcase the instructor drawing or annotating on the glass... More

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