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Monday, August 9, 2021

The FUSION skills development modules are available for your Brightspace course

The Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) Skills Development Curriculum is an online resource created by Teaching and Learning Services in partnership with the FUSION Project Network that promotes academic skills development, student engagement and career readiness. FUSION is a 10-hour online integrated learning experience that enhances... More

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles available in Brightspace

The Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles are available in Brightspace and three new Bundles are available. The Bundles are an online teaching resource, created and delivered by Indigenous experts, that enable instructors to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into the classroom. New Bundles include: Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the... More

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

LMS Update: Supporting Your Students in Brightspace

Courses have been hosted on Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, since May 2021. For some students though, Brightspace might be new this fall. So, what’s the best way to support students through the transition to Brightspace? We have some easy resources and suggestions to help: Create a course overview: During... More

Monday, August 2, 2021

Fall 2021 I-CUREUS applications are now open

Do you have a student you’d like to support in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? Applications are now being accepted for fall 2021 positions. Funded by the Discovery Centre and the faculty supervisor, the I-CUREUS program provides an opportunity for undergraduate... More

Monday, August 2, 2021

Instructor Check-in: August

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

Friday, July 30, 2021

Winter 2021 By the Numbers

Despite the shifts and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued to make tremendous progress on initiatives that ensure Carleton remains at the cutting edge in Canadian higher education. Within Ottawa, across Canada, and around the world, Carleton is continuing to share knowledge and shape... More

Friday, July 30, 2021

Meet the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Learning Support Award

Ian Pulsifer is an Administrative Lab Coordinator in the Department of Biology. Since starting at Carleton he has assisted instructors, TAs and lab coordinators to develop several teaching and grading tools such as the SAQ Speed Grader, Easy Rubric and Multi Assign, which enabled him to create personalized worksheets for... More

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award

Céline Bonnotte-Hoover is an Instructor I in the Department of French. Prior to winter 2020, she had never taught an online course, however in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Céline designed and implemented well-structured, interactive, and engaging experiences for students to improve their French language skills. Utilizing a blended... More

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Jason Jaskolka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. Since starting at Carleton in 2017, he has worked to instill a deep understanding in students, founded on three central pillars: help all students realize their full potential; prepare the next generation of engineers to solve the problems... More

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Meet the winner of the 2021 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award

Kahente Horn-Miller is an Associate Professor in the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies and currently holds the inaugural position of Assistant Vice-President (Indigenous Initiatives). Since starting at Carleton in 2014, she has worked to implement several Indigenous initiatives such as successfully advocating for the name change of... More

Monday, July 26, 2021

Announcing the 2021 Carleton University Teaching Award winners

The Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) is pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2021 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. Kahente Horn-Miller (School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies) has received the Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award for her ongoing commitment to fostering relationships... More

Monday, July 26, 2021

Teacher Training Opportunity for Upper-Year Doctoral Students

Starting in Fall 2021, TLS will once again be offering its Preparing to Teach (PTT) program. Fully online for Fall 2021, PTT is a blended program specifically designed to help upper-year PhD candidates prepare for the teaching components of a career in academia. This 10-week program, which consists of weekly synchronous 2-3 hour meetings... More

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