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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Explore classroom student response systems at our upcoming workshop

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics, or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems allow you to create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. They can also be used to enhance or guide discussions, track participation, facilitate live... More

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Applications now open for the Open Education Ontario 2017 Summit

eCampusOntario is hosting the first Open Education Ontario (OEO) Summit on March 27, 2017 to build local capacity, show opportunities for open pedagogy, and showcase local open education projects and practices. Applications are now open for OEO’s 2017 "open ranger" cohort. You’ll have the chance to participate in the summit and be a leader... More

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Explore how to boost class attendance at our upcoming workshop

Class attendance is “well-known” to be highly correlated with student success. If this is true, then why don’t our students always come to class? And, more to the point, how can we encourage our students to come to class more often? On Feb. 17, join Professor Simon Power (Department of Economics) for the second... More

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Alan Steele awarded 3M National Teaching Fellowship

Alan Steele, director of the Discovery Centre and faculty member in Carleton University’s Department of Electronics, has been named a 2017 3M National Teaching Fellow. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is the most prestigious recognition of excellence in post-secondary teaching in Canada. The community of 3M National Teaching Fellows embodies... More

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Upcoming cuLearn gradebook drop-in

Do you need assistance with setting up or using the gradebook in cuLearn? If so, we’re here to help! Join us on Feb. 16 for a drop-in session that is designed to answer questions and support instructors in using the cuLearn gradebook. From simply accessing the gradebook, to importing/exporting grades, we’ve got you covered!... More

Thursday, February 2, 2017

2017 Carleton University Teaching Awards call for nominations

Are you interested in pursuing a 2017 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Get your nomination or application in before the deadline on April 16, 2017. There are four awards currently open for nominations: Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award This award recognizes faculty and... More

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Designing accessible online content for all learners

Carleton University is dedicated to developing courses and programs that meet the teaching and learning needs of diverse learners. Instructional practices across programs and courses should focus on providing learning experiences that promote inclusive learning environments. On Feb. 9, join us for a hands-on session that will provide you with... More

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Supporting students with mental health disabilities

Mental health disabilities is the fastest growing category among students with disabilities at Carleton University. On Feb. 2, join our colleagues from the Paul Menton Centre to discuss issues of mental health and the resulting barriers to student learning and engagement. We will examine these issues from the perspective of instructors, and in the... More

Monday, January 23, 2017

Raving Ravens for teaching excellence

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the official launch of our Raving Ravens initiative. With the recent cancellation of the Capital Educators' Awards, TLS wanted to provide another avenue for students to recognize educators who have made an impact on their experience at Carleton. Beginning this term, students can send a digital... More

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Become a more productive academic writer

On Jan. 27, join us at the EDC for the first Welcome to My Classroom session of the year as Merridee Bujaki (Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business and Director, Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work) shares some of her hard-won insights on how to be a more productive academic writer.... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Fostering Creativity in Ourselves and in Our Classrooms (The Creative Person)

We are ALL creative, even if you can’t draw. Join us on Jan. 25 for a workshop that will explore the traits of creative people and how to foster them in ourselves and in our classrooms. Get ready to get in touch with your own creativity and leave with strategies to use in your... More

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

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, or flip your classroom, Capture has you covered. Capture is a screen recording solution that helps facilitate the growing need for lecture and screen capture for both Mac and... More

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