Monday, September 26, 2022

TA Blog: Oops! Five Things We Learned as Online Teaching Assistants

By Ekpedeme Edem, PhD Candidate, Law and Legal Studies, Former TA Mentor and Helen Roumeliotis, PhD Candidate, Cultural Mediations, Former TA Mentor The COVID-19 pandemic has modified almost every facet of life, including pedagogy, which remains a key area of focus for post-secondary education. Educators all around the world “...have, almost... More

Friday, September 23, 2022

Meet the Winner of the 2022 Excellence in Learning Support Award

Trinda Crippin is a lab coordinator in the Department of Chemistry. When in-person access to campus was limited, Trinda reimagined food science labs with a focus on experiential learning and student-centered approaches. She developed a new structure for virtual labs based on core program learning outcomes: problem solving and critical thinking... More

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award

Andrew Crosby is a contract instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who is passionate about student well-being and success. His experience as a student, teaching assistant and contract instructor during the pandemic helped him understand the intricacies of online learning and related challenges and opportunities. He used that... More

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Assistant Professor Beth Martin has received a 2022 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award for her engaging and student-centered approaches to teaching. Beth is a student favourite in the School of Social Work for her passionate course delivery and fun but knowledge-cementing assignments. Her teaching methods invite students to learn through new... More

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award

Jeffrey Erochko, an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been named a 2022 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award winner for his enthusiasm and dedication to teaching excellence and innovation. Jeffrey has incorporated many experiential and active learning teaching methods in his courses, including... More

Monday, September 19, 2022

Announcing the 2022 Carleton University Teaching Award Winners

Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), David Hornsby, is pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2022 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. Jeffrey Erochko (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering), Marylynn Steckley (Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs) and Jesse Stewart (School for... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Bridge Academic and Employability Skills With FUSION

The FUSION Skill Development Program is a series of skill-specific, self-directed online modules that are designed as a wrap-around to an experiential learning opportunity. Hosted by Teaching and Learning Services and accessible via Brightspace, the modules aim to help students develop and transfer a range of skills to future work, learning, or... More

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

What’s New With Zoom?

There have been a number of updates to Zoom over the summer months, including an updated minimum version for Carleton users and authentication via MyCarletonOne for meetings. We’ve summarized the highest priority changes that have taken place from May to September 2022 on our Zoom Support website. If you have any questions or would... More

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Support for Your Teaching Assistants This Term

Are you working with a teaching assistant (TA) this fall? We have several resources to assist you in supporting your TAs, including: Training: All TA pedagogical training workshops will be offered online for the fall term. TAs can register for workshops through the Carleton Central—TA Management System. TA Central Hub: The TA Central Hub... More

Monday, September 12, 2022

Apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

Interested in developing course or program-level initiatives with experiential learning components? Applications for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) are now open for the 2022-23 academic year. Deadlines for this year’s call are as follows: Competition 1 Application deadline: Oct. 21, 2022 Applicants notified: Nov. 29,... More

Friday, September 9, 2022

Teaching Resources and Support This Term

As the fall term gets underway, remember that we can provide a variety of support to help you design and deliver your courses. In order to meet the diverse needs of our community, we will be offering limited services in-person, in addition to remotely via phone, email and web-conferencing tools. We are not able to... More

Friday, September 9, 2022

I-CUREUS Deadline Extended

Do you know a student you’d like to support in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? The deadline to apply for fall and winter positions has been extended to Sept. 16. Funded by Teaching and Learning Services and the faculty supervisor, I-CUREUS provides an opportunity for... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

3M National Teaching Fellowship Call for Applications

The Carleton University Teaching Awards Committee (CUTAC) is looking to nominate faculty for the 2023 3M National Teaching Fellowship. The fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about the... More

Monday, August 22, 2022

Brightspace Fall Pre-term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your fall D2L Brightspace course? We've prepared a pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work your way through the course setup guide to ensure you include all the important course elements. Merge... More

Friday, August 19, 2022

Important Zoom Updates Before the Start of Term

Authentication Coming to Zoom Meetings   Carleton instructors, staff and students will be required to log in to their MyCarletonOne (MC1) accounts to access Zoom meetings as of Aug. 29.   Meeting hosts currently have the option to require authentication using MC1, but on Aug. 29, this setting will be turned on by default. This change... More

Monday, August 8, 2022

Teaching Resources for a New Term

With the fall term just around the corner, remember that we can provide a variety of support to help you design and deliver your courses: Classroom orientations: Schedule an orientation to help familiarize yourself with the classroom you are teaching in. Educational technology support: Request help with selecting, implementing and using... More

Friday, August 5, 2022

Wrapping up the Summer Term and Unwrapping the Fall in Brightspace

As the term draws to a close, we have some tips and resources to help you wrap up your summer term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your fall ones successfully.  Wrapping up the summer term Schedule a consultation: It’s grading time for the summer. Schedule a consultation where TLS staff can help with... More

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Student News: 2022-23 I-CUREUS Applications Now Open

Have you ever wanted to conduct paid research in your program or an area of your interest? Are you looking for a way to gain hands-on experience to add value to your resume or degree? If yes, then the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program may be exactly what you’re looking... More

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

2022-23 I-CUREUS Applications 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 and winter positions.  Funded by Teaching and Learning Services and the faculty supervisor, I-CUREUS provides an opportunity for undergraduate students... More

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Authentication Coming to Zoom Meetings

To enhance security, authentication will be required by default for all Carleton Zoom meetings as of Aug. 29.   Meeting hosts currently have the option to require authentication so that only users who have securely signed into their MyCarletonOne account can join, but on Aug. 29, this setting will be turned on by default. Instructors,... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Irena Knezevic Awarded Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Prof. Irena Knezevic (School of Journalism and Communication) has been named the 2022 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for her dedication to experimenting with different teaching methods to ensure an accessible and engaging learning environment for her students.  “On behalf of Carleton University, it is my pleasure to... More

Monday, July 11, 2022

Staying on Top of Brightspace Changes, Known Issues and Updates

Did you know that D2L Brightspace updates every month with new features, settings and security patches? Are you looking to stay updated on the latest changes to the learning management system (LMS)? There are a few routes to explore to stay informed. Each month, TLS tests new system updates. We provide a short summary... More

Monday, July 11, 2022

Require Authentication to Secure Your Zoom Meetings

Zoom hosts now have the option to require authentication to ensure that only users who have securely signed into their MyCarletonOne account can join their meeting. Authentication helps ensure your Zoom meetings are secure and prevents incidents of Zoombombing or other unwanted interruptions.   As of Aug. 29, authentication will be required by... More

Monday, July 4, 2022

Two Carleton Projects Awarded Funding Through Virtual Learning Strategy 

Carleton has received approximately $177,000 through the second round of eCampusOntario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) to support two projects.   Instructor Lois Frankel (School of Industrial Design) received funding in support of her proposal to create an interactive online educational resource developed for and with design students, while... More

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Teaching and Learning Services Welcomes Two Fulbright Chairs  

Professors Peter Felten and Susan Hrach will bring their expertise to the Carleton community this academic year as the newly appointed Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).  “To say that I am excited to welcome Peter and Susan to Carleton is an understatement,” says David Hornsby, Associate... More

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Blog: Experiential Learning at the Book Arts Lab

By Jody Mason, Associate Professor, Department of English Language and Literature I wrote this blog following my participation in the Book Arts Lab’s recent virtual event, Learning with Our Hands: Tour the Book Arts Lab. The event was organized by Patti Harper, Head of Research Support Services at MacOdrum Library, and was co-sponsored by... More

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Construction to Start on the Future Learning Lab

On June 10, construction will begin on the new Future Learning Lab on the fourth floor of MacOdrum Library and is expected to be completed in October 2022. During the construction, the entire fourth floor will be closed. Once completed, the new space will bring educators and students together to share, research and design thanks to... More

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

TA Blog: Inclusive Online Learning

By Romeo Penheiro, Teaching Assistant, Department of Cognitive Science The scholarship of teaching and learning requires a good understanding of inclusive online learning practices to accommodate students from marginalized backgrounds. Instructors and teaching assistants can improve their teaching skills and practices by creating equal opportunity... More

Monday, May 30, 2022

Winter 2022 By the Numbers

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued to make incredible 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 the future. As we progress further into the summer term, let’s take... More

Friday, May 27, 2022

Blog: Three Tips for Integrating ASL Interpreters into Your Zoom Meetings

By Katie Hartwick, Educational Technology Assistant, Teaching and Learning Services With Zoom becoming a common tool for courses, webinars and meetings, you might be asking how to make meetings more accessible. Specifically, how can you successfully host a Zoom meeting that will include an ASL interpreter? Here we share our top three tips to... More

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Blog: Extrapolating Neuropharmacological Ideas to BIPOC Communities with the Students as Partners Program (Faculty Perspective)

Instructor Zachary Patterson (Department of Neuroscience) partnered with third-year student, Nathalie Mensah, through the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) last fall to design learning materials that would contextualize neuropharmacological ideas and challenge students’ biases regarding substance use and addiction in BIPOC communities. The... More

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Blog: Extrapolating Neuropharmacological Ideas to BIPOC Communities with the Students as Partners Program (Student Perspective)

Instructor Zachary Patterson (Department of Neuroscience), partnered with third-year student, Nathalie Mensah, through the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) last fall to design learning materials that would contextualize neuropharmacological ideas and challenge students’ biases regarding substance use and addiction in BIPOC communities. The... More

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Enable Authentication to Secure Your Zoom Meetings

Zoom hosts have the option to enable authentication to ensure that only users who have securely signed into their Carleton account can join their meeting. Authentication helps ensure your Zoom meetings are secure and prevents incidents of Zoombombing or other unwanted interruptions.   As of Aug. 29, authentication will be enabled by default for... More

Monday, May 16, 2022

Reminder to Apply for the Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation 

There is still time to apply for the 2022 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation! Awarded annually to an educator who demonstrates teaching excellence and innovation across their academic career, each chair appointment is for a three-year period. The successful candidate will receive a $45,000 grant (allocated in three annual... More

Monday, May 9, 2022

Register for the Spring Course Design Fundamentals Program

Teaching and Learning Services is offering another installment of the Course Design Fundamentals (CDF) program this spring, May 17 to June 2. This program addresses your course’s foundational elements, such as the learning outcomes, the assessments, and the communication and engagement strategies, so that they are aligned and provide a... More

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