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Friday, July 29, 2016

Integrating cuPortfolio into your course

Thinking about using cuPortfolio in a course this year? Join us at the EDC on August 10 from 12-1 p.m. for a session on all things cuPortfolio. Whether you are considering using the technology for the first time or are looking for ideas on how to refresh your existing ePortfolio assignment, this session is... More

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Welcome to My Classroom!

Welcome to My Classroom is a highly interactive workshop series that aims to connect faculty, instructors and contract instructors on subjects related to teaching and learning, as well as the administrative component of managing students, TAs and the classroom. Starting August 2016, join us at the EDC on the final Friday of every month... More

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Learn how to make your multiple-choice assessments effective

Which of the following is a sign that you’re NOT young anymore? You choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy. You play connect the dots on your liver spots. Getting the mail is one of the highlights of your day. You sprinkle tenderizer on your applesauce. You look both ways before crossing... More

Monday, July 25, 2016

Active Learning Classroom Webpage

Carleton now boasts two Active Learning Classrooms, and IMS has recently deployed a dedicated webpage for you to learn more about these exciting new learning spaces. With information on the state of the art technology in the rooms, as well as several images and floorplans which allow you to preview the learning space, and... More

Monday, July 18, 2016

Bringing research to the classroom: Spotlight on Martin Geiger

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In one of Prof. Martin Geiger’s classes you might find yourself learning from emerging researchers via Skype, or peer-reviewing more senior students’ papers. But whatever you do, it all comes back to research. Geiger joined Carleton’s Department of Political Science and Institute of European, Russian, and... More

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Contract Instructor Orientation Fall 2016

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Thursday, August 18. Whether you are a new contract instructor looking for a first-time orientation or a returning contract instructor looking for a refresher on university policies about teaching and... More

Monday, July 11, 2016

Becoming comfortable with discomfort: Spotlight on Kenta Asakura

By Cassandra Hendry, TLS staff writer In Prof. Kenta Asakura’s classroom, it’s not unusual to see a local actor milling about, getting ready for a performance. From the outside, it may seem that theatre class is about to begin. In reality, Asakura and the actors he works with are preparing for a second-year master’s... More

Friday, July 8, 2016

Carleton profs read their own reviews on Rate My Professors

Teaching evaluations can often be a sensitive topic for professors. While some students provide informative, constructive or positive feedback, others will inevitably offer criticism that can be quite harsh. With the rise of social media and websites like ratemyprofessors.com, informal feedback is now widely available for everyone to see. Students... More

Thursday, July 7, 2016

New Faculty Orientation 2016

All new faculty members at Carleton are invited to join the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and the rest of Teaching and Learning Services (Carleton University OnLine, the Educational Development Centre and Instructional Media Services) at our New Faculty Orientation. It’s a great chance to become more comfortable... More

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Teaching award winners honoured at luncheon

Dr. Peter Ricketts, Carleton’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Dr. Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), celebrated the 2016 Carleton University Teaching Award winners at a private luncheon at Baker’s Grill on Monday, July 4. New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award winners Michael Hilderbrand (Department of... More

Monday, July 4, 2016

It’s in the application: Teaching biochemistry in a tangible way

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer How do you keep students awake in an evening course? Sometimes all it takes is a simple combination of a football, camera phone and laser pointer. Christopher Dieni is a contract instructor with Carleton’s Institute of Biochemistry and a research assistant in the Storey Lab. This year, he... More

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Discover how to create inclusivity in the classroom

Inclusivity is one of the core values adopted by many post-secondary institutions, including Carleton. Our challenge as educators is to relate these values to everyday teaching practices. Join us from August 2-4 for our summer institute - A Classroom for All Students - and discover how to create an inclusive environment in your classes. By the... More

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