Archives: TLS News

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Introducing TLS’ New Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Jared Robinson will be our new Assistant Director, Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Jared brings extensive management, leadership and educational experience to the role. He was recently the National Director for the Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION), a collaborative,... More

Monday, May 2, 2022

Apply for the Summer 2022 I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Programs

Help provide Carleton students with the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research or to partner on course design. Applications for Teaching and Learning Services’ (TLS) I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open for the summer term. I-CUREUS Funded by TLS and the faculty supervisor, I-CUREUS provides an opportunity... More

Friday, April 29, 2022

2021-22 Outstanding TA Award Winners

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the five outstanding teaching assistants (TAs) and three honourable mentions for the 2021-22 Outstanding TA Awards. The awards celebrate the support TAs give to the undergraduate and graduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and their... More

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Brightspace Summer Pre-Term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your summer D2L Brightspace course? Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has prepared the following pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work your way through the course setup guide to ensure you include... More

Thursday, April 14, 2022

There is still time to apply for the Carleton University Teaching Awards!

Are you an innovative educator dedicated to teaching excellence? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services is accepting applications and nominations for the following Carleton University Teaching Awards until April 30:  Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award: recognizes faculty and contract... More

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Apply for the Course Transformation Fund

Looking to renew or enhance a credit course? Teaching and Learning Services’ Course Transformation Fund provides funding and support for instructors and academic units interested in re–imagining or redesigning courses in which instructors, academic units or students may face significant challenges. Funding is currently available for courses... More

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Equipment Loans for Instructors and TAs

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides equipment loans to help instructors and their teaching assistants develop and teach courses. Types of equipment available for loan include tablets, document cameras, microphones and WiFi hotspots. Lapel mic stems are also available now for instructors teaching on campus. If you are teaching this summer... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

Changes to Zoom and Duo 2FA Resulting from Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Carleton-provided services Zoom and Duo two-factor authentication (2FA), both headquartered in the U.S, are now or will be unavailable to individuals attempting to authenticate from several countries and regions restricted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) — a financial intelligence... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

Zoom Update Required By May 2

As of May 2, all Carleton University Zoom users will be required to use version 5.10.1 (released March 28, 2022) or newer on the Zoom desktop client and mobile app. Instructors, staff and students who are using an older version should update their apps by May 2 to ensure uninterrupted access to all Zoom... More

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Instructor Check-in: April

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Six Projects Awarded Funding Through the FUSION and Citizen Scholar Skills Grant

Since 2020, the FUSION Skill Development Program has been integrated into many academic courses and programs, reaching almost 1,000 students. On Monday, March 28 the recipients of the 2022 FUSION and Citizen Scholar Skills Grant will showcase how they are articulating and translating the FUSION skills to develop learning strategies, improve... More

Friday, March 18, 2022

Announcing Carleton’s 2022 Achievement Award Recipients

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the annual Achievement Awards, which are presented in recognition of the research and teaching distinction of Carleton’s academic staff. Pursuing knowledge that can change the world is central to Carleton’s core mission. Carleton researchers and instructors are passionate about their work and... More

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