Friday, December 3, 2021

Final Grade Submission for Fall 2021

The fall 2021 term comes to an end on Dec. 10 and the final examination period runs from Dec. 11 to 23. This marks the beginning of the grade submission period. All final grade submissions are expected to be submitted within 10 calendar days of the final exam/ paper due date. For your reference,... More

Friday, December 3, 2021

Scantron Exam Drop Off

Instructors using Scantrons are asked to drop off their sheets to the Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) main office (410 DT) as soon as possible after their exam is done to ensure that they are processed in a timely manner.  Please note that all Scantrons need to be dropped off no later than 12... More

Thursday, December 2, 2021

LMS Update: Wrapping up the Fall Term and Unwrapping the Winter

As the fall term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you wrap up your fall term courses and launch your winter ones successfully.  Wrapping up your fall term in Brightspace Drop-ins are available for sign up: It’s grading time for the fall. If you have gradebook questions, or want TLS... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Blog: Behind a Classroom Door – Trust, Compassion and Playfulness

By Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning Services What takes place in many of our classrooms happens behind closed doors – we don’t often get a chance to see the relationships and connections that instructors make with students. Yet, on occasion we can prop open the door and peek inside… Up until March 2020,... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: December

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Call for Applications: Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund 

Are you interested in developing or enhancing experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students? Then apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF)! The deadline to apply for the second round of funding is Jan. 18.   The fund supports the creation or enhancement of experiential... More

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Resources to Help You Teach This Winter

There are a variety of resources and supports available to help you design and deliver your course for the winter term, whether you’re teaching synchronously or asynchronously, HyFlex, online or face-to-face. We’ve compiled a list of some of the key resources available, including experiential learning opportunities, Brightspace course setup... More

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Funding for digital content available through the Virtual Learning Strategy

Applications for the second round of funding through the Virtual Learning Strategy are now open. Developed by the Government of Ontario, the Virtual Learning Strategy aims to expand the capacity and quality of virtual learning at postsecondary institutions across the province. There will be $7 million available for projects related to digital... More

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Reminder: Prepare for the winter term with the Students as Partners Program

There are still spots available for the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) to help Carleton instructors prepare their courses for the winter term. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve undergraduate students in teaching innovation and curriculum design... More

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

FUSION Skills Development Symposium: Transforming Teaching and Learning Experiences Across Canadian Universities

Join us on Dec. 1 for the FUSION Skills Development Symposium and explore the possibilities for advancing inclusive experiential learning approaches, skills development and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at Canadian universities.  This half-day virtual event will give you the opportunity to learn about the FUSION skills development... More

Friday, November 5, 2021

Register for the Certificate in University Teaching Program

Register for the winter 2022 cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Examining topics such as course design, assessment and rubrics, lesson planning, communication strategies and more, CUT provides instructors with a safe and supportive... More

Monday, November 1, 2021

Nominate a Student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

Do you know a Carleton student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and innovation? Nominate them for the 2022 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

Monday, November 1, 2021

LMS Update: Get Started Early for Winter 2022 with Course Setup Resources

Are you thinking ahead to your winter 2022 Brightspace course? Whether you’re setting up your first course, or diving in for a second or third time, our Brightspace course setup resources can help. On the Brightspace Support site you’ll find a Course Setup Guide with a helpful checklist, tips and reminders for your pre-term... More

Monday, November 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: November

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Blog: Students as Partners Program Helps Bridge the Gap in Communication and Media Studies

This summer, Emily Hiltz, an instructor in the School of Journalism and Communication, teamed up with third-year student Roop Bajwa through the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) with the goal of bridging the gap between two core courses in Communication and Media Studies. Recognizing the need for more hands-on training using the software SPSS,... More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Register for the 2021 Experiential Learning Virtual Showcase

Experiential learning is more than work-integrated learning—it’s about engaging students in active and reflective learning that’s meaningful to them, their studies, communities and future careers. Need ideas for what experiential learning can look like in a real classroom? Or have ideas but not sure how to apply them? Find inspiration... More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Prepare for the winter term with the Students as Partners Program

Applications for the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open to help Carleton instructors prepare their courses for the winter term. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve undergraduate students in teaching innovation and curriculum design through... More

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Carleton’s Melanie Adrian Receives Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award

Melanie Adrian works hard to ensure everyone in her classroom is part of the conversation. The law and legal studies professor says she wants all students engaged because each one brings knowledge to the table. “Everyone brings a lens, a framework, and that is such an important richness in the classroom that can, and... More

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Instructor Accessibility Panel Discussions

Accessible teaching practices and course design are essential to removing systemic barriers to education for students with disabilities. Join Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) as we host a virtual instructor panel about accessibility on Oct. 26 and 28 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Your teaching colleagues will share their strategies, practical... More

Monday, October 18, 2021

Call for Applications: HyFlex Development Initiative

Teaching a HyFlex course in the winter 2022 term? Apply for Teaching and Learning Services’ new HyFlex Development Initiative to receive funding to support your course development. Through this initiative, faculty members, instructors and contract instructors can apply for a fund of $5,000 each to develop or re-design courses and teaching... More

Monday, October 18, 2021

Last Week to Apply for the Scholarship of Teaching Learning (SOTL) Grant

Do you want to investigate new approaches to teaching and learning? Applications for the TLS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant are still open.   This grant provides funding for Carleton’s faculty members, instructors and contract instructors to engage in systematic, evidence-based, scholarly investigations of all aspects of... More

Friday, October 15, 2021

Register for the Fall 2021 Course Design Fundamentals Program

Revisit the foundational principles of course design and delivery this fall with Teaching and Learning Services’ Course Design Fundamentals program. 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

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Re-thinking the Relevance of Higher Education Symposium

Join the E21 Consortium (Algonquin, Carleton University, La cité and University of Ottawa) for its virtual symposium on Oct. 27 and explore education models that could best respond to the needs of a 21st century society. Thought leaders and discussion panels of made up of students, academics and industry will share ideas and provocations... More

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Call for Applications: 2022 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Are you part of a team that takes innovative approaches to promote student-centred teaching and learning? Then apply for the 2022 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. Given the significant changes to how instructors have designed, taught and used innovative educational approaches during the pandemic, this year’s award will recognize... More

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

One week left to apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

The deadline to apply for the first round of funding for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) is Oct. 18.  The goals of CUELF are to:  Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students, particularly in programs which may not have many EL opportunities;  Enhance and/or expand existing... More

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Martha Mullally Awarded Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Martha Mullally, an instructor in Carleton’s Department of Biology, has been named the 2021 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for her dedication to encouraging new teaching practices within the STEM disciplines. The Chair in Teaching Innovation recognizes educators who have demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation... More

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Applications for 2021-22 Achievement Awards Now Open

Are you an innovative educator or distinctive researcher excelling in your field? Do you have a great idea for a teaching or research project? The Achievement Awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in research and teaching. Teaching and Research Achievement Award Applications due Oct. 31: Five $15,000 Teaching Achievement... More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Zoom Update Required by Nov. 1

On Nov. 1, Zoom will require all users to update their accounts to version 5.5.0 or newer to continue using its web conferencing tools. Carleton Zoom users must, at minimum, be using version 5.5.0 (released February 2021) as of Nov. 1 to ensure continued access to all Zoom meetings, including those within Brightspace. You can download the... More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

LMS Update: Latest Brightspace News

We’re officially one month into Carleton’s first fall term using Brightspace by D2L. This month’s LMS update will bring you up to speed on changes to the classlist in Brightspace, embedding Zoom recordings and the latest features. Classlist page is moving to the Course Admin panel  After consultation with the Carleton Privacy Office,... More

Friday, October 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: October

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Access to LinkedIn Learning Extended Until September 2022

All Carleton students, staff and faculty have free access to LinkedIn Learning until September 2022. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, LinkedIn Learning is a tool to help learners strengthen a wide array of skills and knowledge. Many instructors find it an excellent resource for review, supplemental instruction or as... More

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award Past Winners

2020 Joy... More

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Support for Your Teaching Assistants This Term

Are you working with a Teaching Assistant (TA) this fall?  To assist you in supporting your TAs this fall, TLS has provided several key resources: TA training: All TA pedagogical training workshops, including Brightspace sessions, have launched and will continue to be offered online for the fall term. TAs can register for workshops through... More

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Call for Scholarship of Teaching Learning (SOTL) Grant applications

Teaching and Learning Services is now accepting applications for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant. This grant provides funding for Carleton’s faculty members, instructors and contract instructors to engage in systematic, evidence-based, scholarly investigations of all aspects of teaching and learning in the post-secondary... More

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce that the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) is once again available for the 2021-22 academic year. Funding is available to support course or program-level projects. The goals of CUELF are to: Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students,... More

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