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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Get ready for the spring/summer 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 Tuesday, May 1 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our spring 2018 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Classroom reminders for the new term

As we wrap up the winter 2018 term and prepare for the spring/summer, we want to remind instructors teaching in electronic classrooms about the following: Classroom equipment We ask classroom equipment users to be considerate to other instructors, staff and students by returning all devices to their respective charging bases, as well as ensuring... More

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

cuLearn Gradebook Session

Explore the power and flexibility of the cuLearn gradebook. Join us on April 26 from 1-3 p.m. for a session on all things gradebook. You'll setup your gradebook and explore gradebook options, including setting up categories, exporting/importing grades, setting default grades and communicating grades. Learn more and register... More

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Introduction to cuLearn Part 2 – Tools and Techniques

Interested in using cuLearn for more than just posting a course outline and showing students their grades? cuLearn offers tools for a range of course activity and assessment choices. Move beyond basic cuLearn navigation to explore and use more of what the tool has to offer. On Apr. 19 from 1-3 p.m., let us... More

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

cuLearn drop-ins this month

Stop by the EDC this month and work on your cuLearn course with an educational technology consultant nearby who can answer questions and help with course preparation. We'll be hosting two cuLearn drop-ins in April: April 17, 1-4 p.m. April 25, 1-4 p.m. No registration is required. Stay for the whole session or drop... More

Monday, April 9, 2018

Air Server: Improving wireless access

Air server is available in all electronic classrooms on campus. It allows those running Mac products to link their devices to the projector wirelessly. Please contact the CTS office if you would like access to this service. Note: This service will only be available for Mac devices. We are working on finding a way... More

Monday, April 9, 2018

Expanding understanding of the Middle Ages through a multimedia platform

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In a course on Medieval history, cuPortfolio is helping students use multimedia to understand how pop culture sees the Middle Ages. Second year students in Professor Marc Saurette’s class, Discovering the Medieval and Early Modern Past, explore pop culture conceptions of the Middle Ages. Saurette says the... More

Monday, March 12, 2018

cuPortfolio – A platform for reflection and showcasing student work

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In one psychology course at Carleton, cuPortfolio is teaching students the value of reflection, and giving them a platform to showcase their work to future employers. Professor Janet Mantler’s course, Transition from University to Career, gets students thinking about their overall degree, which she says prepares... More

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Resolved! – Camtasia Relay/Capture Server Outage

The Camtasia Relay/Capture Server outage has been resolved. As of 4 pm March 8, service has been fully restored. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to edtech@carleton.ca or call... More

Monday, March 5, 2018

EDC Labour Disruption Information

The Educational Development Centre will remain open during the strike, though some services may be reduced. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Events Workshops and events at the EDC may be postponed for the duration of the strike. Please check the EDC events page for updates. If you have registered for a workshop or... More

Monday, March 5, 2018

IMS Labour Disruption Information

Classroom Technology Support (CTS) Instructional Media Services (IMS) will provide classroom technology support during the labour disruption. If instructors experience a problem or issue with classroom technology, they should continue to reach IMS at ext. 3815 or email ims@carleton.ca. All electronic classrooms have phones which can be used to... More

Monday, March 5, 2018

Experiential learning: Shaking things up through Stories North

By Lauren Sproule, TLS staff writer Liam Harrap recalls gathering around the fire with his classmates, huddling close to the flames as the words of an elder named Harold drew them into the narrative of the North. He remembers sitting next to a cluster of old wooden buildings south of Whitehorse, Yukon as they... More

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