Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Only a few spots remain in our Certificate in University Teaching winter cohort

The winter cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching program is filling up quickly! Don’t miss your chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to instruction. The... More

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Train the Trainers

Do you have to design and deliver a workshop, but don’t know where to start? The EDC can help! Train the Trainers is a 12-hour, hands-on program designed for Carleton’s staff to help provide you with deeper knowledge of workshop design and greater confidence in the training options you develop and lead. The objectives... More

Monday, December 10, 2018

Power of storytelling

Every culture tells stories. Whether it was Indigenous peoples sharing human origin stories or bards in ancient Greece sharing epics by music and song, storytelling has always been entrenched in the human experience. In the world of academia, the power of narrative is exceptional; as an effective way of communication, storytelling has proven its... More

Monday, December 10, 2018

Workshop Day: Preparing for the Winter Term

Get ready for the winter term with a last minute course tune-up! On Jan. 5, join us for a half-day of workshops specifically designed to help all faculty members and contract instructors get ready for a new term. Sessions include: Intro to cuLearn from 10 a.m. – noon Lunch and Drop-Ins/Consultations from 12-1 p.m.... More

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Contract Instructor Orientation Winter 2019

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, Jan. 3 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our winter 2019 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Call for applications: D2L Innovation Award and Alan Blizzard Award

Two external awards are currently open for applications – the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning and the Alan Blizzard Award in Collaborative Teaching. Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is here to help you develop a successful application package. Please contact us at oavptl@carleton.ca to set up a... More

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Book a creation space in the Media Commons free of charge! Limited time offer.

Looking for a quiet, professional space to record your podcast? Have a family video you want to edit in time for the holidays? Perhaps you have a song or a spoken word poem you have always wanted recorded? Come down for a Very Special Media Commons Christmas Offer!  From Dec. 11th – 21st, the... More

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Lightboard – Illuminate your Teaching

Illuminate “Lightboard” is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. On Dec. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.,... More

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Update! Temporary problem with Video On Demand

20181203 4:40 pm: Video On Demand is accessible again. There may be some temporary issues with the live streams. Any classroom stream that is affected by this issue will be made free for one week through VOD. 3:14 There is a problem with our server that is part of a wider campus IT problem.... More

Monday, December 3, 2018

Madness in Modern Times

Madness in Modern Times is an online course about the history of madness from the 18th century to the present, in both western Europe and North America.  As well as looking at the changing ideas and treatments, the course takes an empathetic perspective to the individuals caught up in the early approaches to madness... More

Monday, December 3, 2018

Blog: Connecting instructors through the Poll Everywhere Community of Practice

By Kim Loenhart, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, EDC On November 07, 2018, the Educational Development Centre held its first Poll Everywhere Community of Practice (PECP) lunch. Seven experienced professors came together to share lunch and ideas about using Poll Everywhere in the classroom. The participants spanned teaching... More

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Kaltura 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

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Learning Management System Review and Renewal Town Hall Meeting – Feedback and Listening Session

As part of Carleton’s regular review process, we conducted a survey of cuLearn users earlier this year to determine how well the tool has been meeting the university’s needs. This was the first phase of a regular learning management system (LMS) review that Carleton will be undertaking over the next two years. Powered by... More

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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

Monday, November 26, 2018

Don’t forget to recognize an outstanding educator with a Raving Raven

As the fall semester starts to wrap up, have any professors, librarians or learning support staff gone above and beyond to make a significant impact on your experience at Carleton? Is there an outstanding educator who you can’t stop raving about? Let them know that they’re doing a great job by sending them a Raving... More

Monday, November 26, 2018

Take a stand on slouching: Top 10 tips to improve your posture

You are probably slouching right now, aren’t you? Well, you’re not alone. As students, we spend a lot of time sitting down. In fact, we spend almost 10 hours of our waking time being sedentary – and you can bet your bottom that a lot of that time is likely spent developing bad posture.... More

Monday, November 26, 2018

You’re invited to the Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles Launch

Join us at the Ojigkwanong Centre on Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the Carleton University Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles (CILB). The bundles are a teaching and learning resource developed by Indigenous experts that provide the basis for understanding Indigenous history and politics in Canada, while also prompting... More

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Call for nominations: 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 2019 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

Thursday, November 22, 2018

New rentals of lectures will be unavailable Nov 23-25 during scheduled maintenance

Due to scheduled ITS maintenance, new rentals of CUOL lectures won’t be possible during the maintenance window as campus card payments will be offline. The maintenance will take place between November 23, 2018 at 12:00 pm and November 25, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Details are given in the service alert from... More

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Illuminate your teaching with Lightboard

Illuminate “Lightboard” is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. Instructors are invited to join us on Nov.... More

Monday, November 19, 2018

Apps and gadgets to help you sail through a student emergency

Throughout their academic and professional lives, students are regularly advised that preparation is the key to eliminating stress. We record our meetings in calendars, determine bus routes in advance of events, and design elaborate timetables to govern our exam revision. However, even the most meticulous of planners are bound to face situations... More

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Welcome to My Classroom: Social Media in the Classroom

Do you find students are increasingly inattentive in lecture, choosing to attend to their smartphones or laptops rather than being present in the classroom? Or perhaps you welcome the use of technology and choose to incorporate smartphones and social media into your teaching? Either way, the consequences of an increasingly “plugged-in” student... More

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

Join us at the EDC on Nov. 20 from 12-2 p.m. for your introduction to Carleton’s electronic portfolio technology, cuPortfolio. This session will provide an overview of ePortfolios, review how they can be used to deepen and enrich learning and assessment, and provide a hands-on introduction to cuPortfolio. During the hands-on portion of the... More

Monday, November 12, 2018

Achieving Your Goals

Most of us have a goal we want to achieve. But sometimes we lose sight of the goal and it drifts further away. I’m not talking about changing your goal – there’s nothing wrong with that if you have decided on a revamp. I’m talking about the goal moving out of focus until it... More

Monday, November 12, 2018

Instructors, librarians and contract instructors: Award applications close Nov. 20

Are you an innovative educator? The following awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in teaching. Applications close on Nov. 20. Five $10,000 Professional Achievement Awards (instructors) Two $10,000 Professional Achievement Awards (professional librarians). Nominations must be made to the Peer Evaluation Committee, which... More

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Get a 360 view of convocation

Carleton University OnLine and the Media Production Centre are providing a 360-degree live video stream of this weekend’s convocation ceremonies. You can experience the 360 video on your desktop computer, mobile device or with a virtual reality (VR) headset, such as Oculus or Google Cardboard. Watch the ceremonies live on Saturday, Nov. 10 at... More

Thursday, November 8, 2018

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

Missed your chance to join our CUT program in the fall? Not to worry – by popular demand, we’re bringing the program back for the winter term! Over 10 sessions, you’ll develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe... More

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Get an Introduction to creating course videos with Capture

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

Monday, November 5, 2018

Get to know yourself with PSYC 2600: Personality

This winter, Carleton students will have the chance to learn more about themselves – and what they find out about their personalities may surprise them. John Zelenski, a psychology professor and director of Carleton’s Happiness Laboratory, will be teaching PSYC 2600: Personality. “This tour will take us from genes to culture – there’s a... More

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Recognize outstanding Carleton educators with a Raving Raven

Do you know an outstanding educator at Carleton who you can’t stop raving about? Have any professors, librarians or learning support staff gone above and beyond this term to make a significant impact on your experience at Carleton? Let them know that they’re doing a great job by sending them a Raving Raven! Just visit... More

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Blog: Effective use of study time

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics A recent article in Inside Higher Ed refers to a study that describes an unsuccessful attempt at helping students increase study time from 15 hours a week to 25 hours a week. Perhaps the results are not too surprising. Anyone who has attempted to go on a... More

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

cuLearn Course Showcase: Make Your cuLearn Course ROCK!

Do you want to create a more visually appealing course, but don’t know where to start? Join us at the EDC on Nov. 14 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to see models and strategies that engage, inspire and organize learning. The session will feature cuLearn instructors giving short tours of their online cuLearn pages and discussing... More

Monday, October 29, 2018

10 ways to make the most of your student finances

Between tuition fees, rent and an ever-growing schedule of costly social events, becoming financially responsible as a student can feel like an insurmountable challenge. The following tips will help you conquer your budget battles and work towards a more financially secure life. Track your spending to eliminate unnecessary expenses Monitoring your... More

Monday, October 29, 2018

Frightboard – An eerie engagement tool

Do you have a spooky sequence that you need to conjure for your students? Do you want to engage in bloodcurdling learning or a flipped coffin? Say RIP to your DFW rates with the spooktacular Frightboard!... More

Thursday, October 25, 2018

cuLearn Drop-In Session

Drop by the EDC on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – noon and work on your cuLearn course with an educational technology consultant nearby who can answer questions and help with course preparation. No registration is required. Stay for the whole session or drop by for some quick... More

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