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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Curriculum and Climate Change Roundtable

Join the Carleton Climate Commons Working Group for a Climate Change and Curriculum Roundtable on Friday, Dec. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Loeb A410. The roundtable will explore a variety of questions, including: How does your research resonate with your teaching in relation to climate change? What difficulties does teaching climate change pose? How do... More

Friday, November 27, 2015

Classroom Survey

IMS is looking for feedback from faculty and contract instructors on your experiences teaching in electronic classrooms this past term. We've created a short online survey to collect your feedback. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Submissions received before noon on Friday, December 18 will be entered into a draw... More

Friday, November 27, 2015

Help IMS improve Carleton’s electronic classrooms

IMS is looking for feedback from faculty and contract instructors on your experiences teaching in electronic classrooms this past term. We've created a short online survey to collect your feedback. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Submissions received before noon on Friday, December 18 will be entered into a draw... More

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Tech Corner: Volkswagen staff now using 3D smart glasses during production

After a three-month pilot, the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is rolling out 3D smart glasses to assembly workers.  InAVate On The Net explains how this innovative technology is allowing employees to work hands-free, while improving logistical... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Register for OpenCon Ottawa 2015

Mark your calendars on Dec. 4 for OpenCon 2015 Ottawa. OpenCon is a conference on open access, open education and open data. Carleton is hosting a satellite event on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Discovery Centre Multi-Media Lab (482 MacOdrum Library) to bring the conference to you! Join us... More

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Campus Master Plan review: Give us your feedback

The Campus Master Plan sets the parameters, policies and directions for the physical development of the campus – its buildings, landscapes, movement systems and general infrastructure. The Campus Master Plan is reviewed every five years and it’s that time again. A review of the Campus Master Plan began in September 2015 and will be... More

Monday, November 23, 2015

Discovering the EDC’s certificate programs: Four graduates and their experiences

By: Cassandra Hendry, TLS staff writer Impressive things happen when you mix a desire to learn and a passion for teaching. Just ask some of the graduates of Carleton’s pedagogy-based certificate programs. Facilitated by the Educational Development Centre, the four certificate programs tackle various aspects of teaching in a university setting in... More

Friday, November 20, 2015

Meet Carleton’s Brightspace Innovation Award Winners

Are you interested in applying for a 2016 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)/Brightspace Innovation Award? Then don’t miss a unique opportunity to meet Carleton’s two Brightspace award winners. On Friday, November 27 join Shawn Graham (Department of History) and Peggy Hartwick (School of Linguistics and Language... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Electronic Classroom Orientation

IMS will be holding faculty and instructor orientations for the Winter term from Dec. 8-22. If you are new to Carleton or would like a refresher, don't wait until your first class of the term to learn how the technology works. IMS Assistant Director, John Strickland, shares his thoughts on the importance of learning... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Did you know…..Dual Microphones in Classrooms

IMS has installed dual wireless microphones in several classrooms on campus. With space utilization so high, we wanted to provide a reliable, continuous method of voice projection, with minimal downtime. Although you cannot use both microphones at the same time, you should never have to deal with a dead battery again. Browse the list of... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Just added! Certificate in University Teaching Winter 2016

Due to popular demand, we've added a winter cohort for our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program. Register today for the chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to... More

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Get your application ready for the Brightspace Innovation Awards

Do you take an innovative approach to your teaching, whether it’s through your course design, assessment methods or use of technologies? Then apply for a 2016 Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. The award, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Brightspace, recognizes innovative... More

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