Thursday, September 12, 2024

3M National Teaching Fellowship Call for Applications

Teaching and Learning Services is looking to nominate faculty for the 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship. The fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership, teaching, and pedagogical innovation at the post-secondary level. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about the... More

Friday, September 6, 2024

Reflections on Hyflex Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to share the findings of our study on HyFlex teaching and learning at Carleton (Fall 2021 to Winter 2023). This report aims to help our community better engage with the HyFlex modality and pedagogies with insights gleaned from the experiences, successes, and challenges faced by instructors and students... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Welcome to a New Term

Welcome back, Colleagues. I hope you have had a nice and restorative summer period. While we navigate the ongoing challenges of a tighter budget our commitment to student success and teaching innovation at Carleton remains unwavering. We continue to embrace innovation in our teaching and learning practices, particularly with emerging technologies... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

TA Blog: How Being a Teaching Assistant Transforms Student Success

By Farzam Sepanta, Teaching Assistant, PhD Candidate in Building Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University Students’ and teaching assistants' (TA) success are two sides of the same coin. This piece will start by exploring the role of TAs in students' success and the reciprocal benefits that TAs gain from... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

TA Blog: Navigating the AI Realm: Ctrl+V for Inclusive Learning

By Suzan Chakra, Undergraduate Honours Student, Neuroscience & Biology, TA in the Department of Chemistry In an era where digital technology shapes the future of education, it is imperative to adeptly maneuver within this framework to promote inclusive learning worldwide. While certain research indicates enhanced student performance in virtual... More

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Carleton University Teaching Award Recipients

Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) David Hornsby, is pleased to announce the outstanding educators receiving the 2024 Carleton University Teaching Award. Aaron Doyle (Department of Sociology and Anthropology) and Katie Lucas (Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science) have received the Provost’s Fellowship in... More

Monday, July 8, 2024

Brian Greenspan Named 2024 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Brian Greenspan, an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature and the College of the Humanities, has been named the 2024 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for his commitment to student success and novel approach to digital storytelling. The Chair in Teaching Innovation recognizes educators who have... More

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Innovative Teaching with VR: Reflections from the Experiential Learning Hub

The winter term marked the Experiential Learning Hub’s (ELH) first full semester operating since its launch in October of 2023. We asked four instructors who innovatively incorporated virtual reality (VR) into their courses this past term to share their reflections on their experience working with the ELH. Peggy Hartwick Assistant Professor,... More

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Carleton University Joins Ontario Government in Supporting Workforce Development with Micro-Credentials Challenge Fund

The Ontario government is enhancing workforce readiness by funding the development of new micro-credentials through the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund. With a $5 million investment in the second round of this initiative, the province is partnering with postsecondary institutions and industry leaders to create rapid training programs... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer Supports Postsecondary Learner Mobility at Carleton University

Dr. Adrienne Galway, Executive Director of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) was joined by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, and Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO of Humber College, to announce 39 new projects focused on supporting postsecondary learner mobility. Over the next year, ONCAT is flowing... More

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Blog: Language Matters: Revolutionizing Education by Re-thinking LLMs as an Approach to UDL

By Lindsay Richardson, Educational Technology Supervisor (TLS), Adjunct Professor of Psychology I was listening to Lex Fridman’s (2024) podcast when psycholinguist Edward Gibson said, “we don’t think in language.” That’s when it hit me: language is simply the vehicle we use to express our thoughts. Now—on the precipice of a... More

Friday, May 31, 2024

Carleton Students Awarded Pathy Foundation Fellowships

In the first year of the partnership between Carleton University and the Pathy Foundation Fellowship, two exceptional new graduates join a national network of leaders and changemakers as recipients of this prestigious community-development fellowship program. In September 2023, Carleton University became the sixth official university partner of... More

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

InspirED 2024: Advancing Education Through Innovation and Collaboration

On April 24, Carleton University held InspirED 2024, gathering nearly 200 instructors, students and staff from Carleton and other Ottawa area post-secondary institutions to connect, collaborate, and be at the forefront of educational innovation. Among the many themes and topics explored, the symposium highlighted experiential learning, innovative... More

Monday, April 29, 2024

Blog: Accessibility Showcase: Lessons Learned on Making Teaching Programming and Accessible Multi-User Virtual Reality More Inclusive

By Anthony Scavarelli, scavara@algonquincollege.com Dr. Anthony Scavarelli holds a Ph.D. In Information Technology and a MASc in Human-Computer Interaction from Carleton University, exploring the development of an inclusive virtual reality framework for learning and social, collaborative human-computer interactions using reality-based interfaces.... More

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Carleton University Celebrates Student Achievement at the SaPP & I-CUREUS Showcase

Students participating in the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) and Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) programs presented their completed projects at the SaPP & I-CUREUS Showcase on April 4. The annual event celebrates the accomplishments of undergrad students in collaborating with... More

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) L. Pauline Rankin and Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President (Academic) David Hornsby, along with the Faculty Deans, presented 10 undergraduate Carleton students with Provost Scholar Awards on Tuesday, April... More

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Carleton University Teaching Awards Call for Applications

Are you interested in pursuing a 2024 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services is currently accepting applications for four... More

Monday, April 1, 2024

Wrapping Up the Winter Term and Unwrapping the Summer in Brightspace

As the term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you wrap up your winter term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your summer ones successfully.  Wrapping up the winter term Schedule a consultation: It’s grading time for the winter. Schedule a consultation where TLS... More

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Call for Proposals: Ottawa-Carleton 3rd Symposium on Science Education

The Ottawa-Carleton 3rd Symposium on Science Education on April 30 is a venue for communication and collaboration between scholars from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa interested in engaging in theoretical and practical approaches to science education.  The organizers wish to invite the participation of any interested colleagues... More

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Announcing Carleton’s 2024 Achievement Award Recipients

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the annual Achievement Awards, which are presented in recognition of excellence in research and... More

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Celebrate Student Success at the 2024 SaPP & I-CUREUS Showcase

Join Teaching and Learning Services for the SaPP & I-CUREUS Showcase on April 4 to celebrate our students’ accomplishments. Hear from some of this year’s program participants and learn about the projects they’ve completed. Carleton provides experiential learning opportunities through SaPP and I-CUREUS that help students develop essential... More

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Eight Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Eight projects have been awarded funding through the second round of the 2023-24 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create and enhance experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. We are proud to recognize and celebrate that both CUELF competitions received many outstanding applications for innovative... More

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Mandatory Minimum Update for Zoom as of Feb. 20

Carleton Zoom users will be required to update their desktop client and mobile apps to the latest version as of February 20, 2024. Minimum version updates ensure that you receive the newest features, as well as needed privacy and security enhancements. The first time you open Zoom after February 20, 2024, you will be... More

Monday, February 12, 2024

Carleton University Receives $2.8M to Supercharge FUSION Skills Program

Carleton University is expanding and improving the Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) program thanks to $2.8M funding in part by the Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program. “Investing in education and opportunity for youth is a requirement for a successful workforce of tomorrow. This project will allow thousands of students to... More

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Nominate a Student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

Do you know a Carleton student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and innovation? Nominate them for a 2024 3M National Student Fellowship Award. This award honours up to 10 full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their institution and who embrace a vision of... More

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Brightspace Winter Pre-Term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your winter D2L Brightspace course? We've prepared a pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up. Preterm checklist: Consult the course setup guide to ensure you include all the important course elements. Merge your courses before adding content if you’re teaching multiple sections of the same course. Create... More

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Welcome to a New Year and Term

Welcome back! I hope your break was restful and full of cherished moments with family and friends. With the return to campus to welcome a new year and term, it's time to reflect on a very productive year. Over 2023, we opened two innovative spaces at Carleton, the Future Learning Lab and, more recently,... More

Monday, January 8, 2024

Summer and Fall 2023 By the Numbers

From exploring and creating opportunities with artificial intelligence to the opening of the Experiential Learning Hub offering the latest in XR technology, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued these last two terms to imagine the future of teaching and learning at Carleton. As we progress into the winter term, let's look back at... More

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Scantron Processing in December

Instructors using Scantron during the final exam period (Dec.10 to 22) are asked to drop off their Scantrons sheets to the TLS main office located at 410 Dunton Tower, immediately after concluding their exams. This will facilitate timely processing. Please note that Scantrons cannot be submitted through interoffice mail and will not be picked... More

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Call for Applications: OCUFA Teaching Awards

The Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) is looking to nominate faculty for the 2023-2024 OCUFA Teaching and Awards. The OCUFA awards recognize exceptional contributions to the higher education community and student learning at all levels of instruction – graduate and undergraduate teaching, continuing education... More

Monday, December 4, 2023

Seventeen Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Seventeen projects have been awarded funding through the first round of the 2023-24 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create and enhance experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. We proudly recognize our colleagues across campus for their important work on these exciting projects to support lifelong... More

Monday, December 4, 2023

Announcing the Recipients of the 2023-24 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship

David Hornsby, Vice Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 recipients of the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship, a program designed to assist faculty and instructors in exploring and implementing new and innovative teaching and learning practices. The fellowship provides recipients with a stipend,... More

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Applications Now Being accepted for the Course Transformation Fund

Are you looking to renew or enhance a credit course? Teaching and Learning Services’ Course Transformation Fund provides funding and support for instructors and academic units interested in re-imagining or redesigning courses in which instructors, teaching assistants, academic units, or students may face significant challenges. Funding is... More

Friday, October 27, 2023

Apply Now for the 2024 Achievement Awards

Applications for the Achievement Awards are now open and close on either Oct. 31 or Nov. 20. Check the specific award page for application information. Carleton University Teaching Achievement Award This award recognizes and enhances excellence in teaching and provides financial support for the development of an innovative teaching project at... More

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Empowering Education: Carleton’s Experiential Learning Hub and XR Technology

Carleton community members gathered yesterday to mark the official opening of the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) — Carleton's dedicated space for students and instructors to engage and experiment with emerging immersive technologies. "The Hub is an exciting enhancement to our Future Learning Lab, which opened earlier this year," said David... More

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