Thursday, March 18, 2021

Explore Brightspace Ahead of the Official Launch in May

Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS) in May. Effective May 6, academic courses will be hosted in Brightspace. We are less than two months away from this transition and we have much to look forward to: a faster, more reliable system and new ways to engage students. In preparation... More

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Call for teaching award applications

Are you an innovative educator dedicated to teaching excellence? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is currently accepting applications and nominations for several internal awards. If you have any questions about these awards or the application process, please contact us... More

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

OCUFA teaching awards call for applications

The Carleton University Teaching Awards Committee (CUTAC) is looking to nominate Carleton faculty for the 2021 OCUFA Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards, which recognize outstanding teachers in Ontario universities. The OCUFA awards recognize exceptional contributions to the higher education community and student learning at all levels of... More

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Apply for the Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Applications for the 2021 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation are now being accepted! 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

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

LMS update: Get started with Brightspace

Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, is now available for all instructors, staff and students. You can log in to the system at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials and get to know the new interface by watching short video tours for instructors and students.   There are many... More

Monday, March 1, 2021

Announcing this year’s Achievement Award Winners

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the annual Achievement Awards, which are presented in recognition of the research and teaching distinction of Carleton’s academic staff. Pursuing knowledge that can change the world is central to Carleton’s core mission. Carleton researchers and instructors are passionate about their work and are... More

Monday, March 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: March

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

Friday, February 26, 2021

Blog: The importance of curriculum alignment in online courses from a student’s perspective

By Mei Anne Hills, Undergraduate Student, Cognitive Science The rapid transition from in-class to online learning has provided both challenges and opportunities for those involved, but continuing to ensure proper curriculum alignment can increase success for both students and instructors during these unprecedented times. Curriculum alignment... More

Monday, February 22, 2021

Prepare for the summer term with the Students as Partners Program

Teaching this summer? There are still spots available for the Students As Partners Program (SaPP) to help you prepare your online courses for the summer term and support your transition to Carleton’s new LMS – Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity... More

Monday, February 22, 2021

Prepare for the summer term with the Students as Partners Program

Teaching this summer? There are still spots available for the Students As Partners Program (SaPP) to help you prepare your online courses for the summer term and support your transition to Carleton’s new LMS – Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity... More

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Campus-Wide Access to Brightspace Begins Today

February 16, 2021 To All Members of the Carleton Community, Campus-wide access to Brightspace by D2L begins today. You can log in to Brightspace by visiting brightspace.carleton.ca and using your MC1 credentials. Brightspace development courses (or “sandboxes”) have automatically been created for all Carleton instructors. Many summer... More

Monday, February 15, 2021

Five things to know about the migration to Brightspace

Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS) is changing in May 2021. Starting May 1, all courses will be offered on Brightspace by D2L. Here are five things instructors need to know about migrating existing course content from cuLearn to the new LMS ahead of campus-wide access to Brightspace on Feb. 16.   1.... More

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Carleton University Teaching Awards call for applications

Are you interested in pursuing a 2021 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is currently accepting applications for four awards: Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award: recognizes faculty and contract instructors dedicated to sustained excellence... More

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Apply for the Winter 2021 Students as Partners Program

Applications for the Winter 2021 Students As Partners Program (SaPP) are now open to help you prepare your online courses for the summer 2021 term and support your transition to Carleton’s new LMS – Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve... More

Friday, February 5, 2021

Apply for the winter 2021 Students as Partners Program

Applications for the winter 2021 Students As Partners Program (SaPP) are now open to help you prepare your online courses for the summer 2021 term and support your transition to Carleton’s new LMS – Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve... More

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

LMS update: Brightspace campus-wide access is coming!

Campus-wide access to Brightspace starts on February 16, with access to the new Learning Management System (LMS) and a personal sandbox. You’ll be able to log in to Brightspace using your existing MC1 credentials by visiting: brightspace.carleton.ca. What’s waiting on the other side of the login? A refreshing new interface and exciting new... More

Monday, February 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: February

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 on... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Call for Nominations: Provost Scholar Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre, invites faculty and instructors to submit nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. This award (up to two $1,000 awards per Faculty) is given to outstanding undergraduate students who exemplify student engagement by excelling in at least two of the... More

Monday, January 25, 2021

Brightspace Update – Preparing for Carleton’s New LMS

With the start of a new year and a new term, we are approaching the launch of our new Learning Management System (LMS). As we announced in July, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn in May 2021. The LMS implementation team has been working hard to get Brightspace ready for the Carleton community and has... More

Friday, January 15, 2021

Decolonizing your Syllabus Mini-Institute

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is hosting a 3-part mini-institute designed to support instructors seeking to decolonize their syllabus. Participants will explore the concept of colonization and be encouraged to reflect on and examine the language found in their syllabus, their teaching methods, and the power structures that... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

New Zoom security feature puts you in control

In a recent update, Zoom implemented a new security feature called Suspend Participant Activities. As the name implies, this feature stops all activity in its tracks during your Zoom session. With the click of a button, all microphones are muted, cameras turned off, screen sharing stops, ​breakout rooms end, chat is disabled, and the... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

LMS update: A new year and a new LMS ahead!

As we kick off 2021, we are one step closer to the launch of our new LMS, Brightspace, in May. There's a lot to look forward to. The new LMS will be faster, more reliable, modern and feature-rich to meet Carleton’s online teaching and learning needs. To date, two academic years' worth of courses... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Support for teaching online

As we begin the new term, remember that there is a variety of ongoing support available to you. Equipment loans are still available to help you develop and teach online courses. Types of equipment available for loan include Microsoft Tablets, iPads, document cameras and more. If you would like to borrow equipment, submit your request... More

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Instructor Check-in: January

Our January check-in for instructors focuses on strategies for communication with students, online engagement, student buy-in and midterm assessment plans. Click on the image for a full-size version. Don’t forget to check out our Teaching Online page for more resources to help you make informed decisions about your course that will meet both... More

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Instructor Check-in: January

Our January check-in for instructors focuses on strategies for communication with students, online engagement, student buy-in and midterm assessment plans. Click on the image for a full-size version. Don’t forget to check out our Teaching Online page for more resources to help you make informed decisions about your course that will meet both... More

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

I-CUREUS student participates in Dr. Brady’s ‘Millennials and their Moms’ Survey

Fourth year B. CoMS student and I-CUREUS participant, Emma Francis, assisted in the launching phase of Dr. Miranda Brady's Dr. Brady's ‘Millennials and their Moms’ Survey. Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) offers students the opportunity to participate in faculty-supervised research.... More

Monday, December 14, 2020

Resources to watch over the break

We’ve put together some recorded resources so you can explore educational technologies and pedagogical strategies on demand to help you make informed decisions about your teaching. The TLS Media Channel features previously recorded workshops on a variety of topics, including assessment fundamentals and planning, how to prevent plagiarism, and... More

Friday, December 11, 2020

Coming soon to an LMS near you: A shared experience for instructors, staff and students

When Carleton switches over to Brightspace in May 2021, the university will be in good company. Carleton will be using the same Learning Management System (LMS) as other institutions in the National Capital Region; University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, and La Cité all use Brightspace. Using the same... More

Friday, December 11, 2020

LMS update

The Brightspace implementation team has been working hard to get the new Learning Management System (LMS) ready for the Carleton community. Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn/Moodle beginning in May 2021. Implementation and set up of Brightspace has been ongoing throughout the fall. To date, the team has migrated more than 3,000 academic... More

Thursday, December 10, 2020

TLS services during the holiday closure

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) support will be available for faculty, contract instructors, teaching support staff and teaching assistants during the holiday break on the following days: Dec. 27, 28, 29 and 30 and Jan. 2, 3, 4 and 5. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that response time... More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Hope for the best, plan for the worst

Your students don’t expect you to have it all figured out. They are also facing new challenges learning in the online environment, and by now, they have likely experienced some hiccups in the process. Being transparent and having solid back-up plans in place will help them – and you – feel more confident navigating... More

Sunday, December 6, 2020

How will you handle these common scenarios?

You have a lot to balance teaching online right now. Our infographic highlights some common situations that may arise during the term around technical issues, family concerns, illness, frontline workers and mental health, so that you can think about these issues ahead of time and save yourself some stress. Consider creating a table indicating... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

What Technology will you use?

As you take a look at the variety of educational technology tools you can incorporate into your course, consider your course needs, making time to practice, and your comfort level, in addition to the features the tools provide. Check out our infographic for some key areas for consideration as you explore the various tools... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Instructor Check-in: December

Our December check-in for instructors focuses on course wrap-up, final exams, reflecting on the term, and the ongoing support of your TLS team moving into the winter term. Click on the image for a full-size version. Don’t forget to check out our Transitioning to Online Teaching page for more resources to help you make informed decisions about... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Nominate a student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada have announced a call for nominations for the 2021 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... More

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