Monday, July 8, 2019

Dede Huang’s Profile

Dede Huang Reason For Participating I chose to do I-CUREUS because it is a great way to build relationships with faculty at Carleton and to develop my research skills. Furthermore, the hours are flexible and is therefore, a convenient job to have as a student. Research The problem this I-CUREUS research is addressing is the lack... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

LMS review update: Draft requirements for the learning management system

The Learning Management System (LMS) Advisory Group has developed a comprehensive set of requirements for Carleton’s LMS needs. These requirements were developed through very significant consultations with faculty, contract instructors, teaching assistants, students and staff. Requirements from other institutions completing similar reviews were... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Teaching tools vending machine

Have you ever arrived at your classroom only to find there aren't any whiteboard markers? Or that you forgot your USB drive? We've got you covered! IMS is piloting a vending machine this summer that can provide these teaching tools to faculty in need. The machine holds whiteboard markers and erasers, chalk, chalkboard erasers,... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

The Discovery Centre has joined the TLS team

The Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement, which formerly reported into the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), has joined the Teaching and Learning Services' portfolio. David Hornsby, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), will take over the responsibility of the Discovery Centre with the support... More

Thursday, July 4, 2019

How to Keep Textbook Costs Low for Your Students

Textbook prices are a common complaint amongst students, and they can have serious implications for student retention and performance. Join us on July 17 from 10 a.m. - noon for a session that will connect you to tips and strategies that can help reduce the price that your students pay for the textbooks they... More

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Develop your skills in creating multiple-choice assessments

Which of the following best describes Zuul crurivastator? The Gatekeeper in the 1984 film Ghostbusters. A close friend of Gozer, the Gozerian. A demigod worshipped by the Mesopotamians. It’s a swear word that the ancient Romans used when banging their shin against a marble column. A new type of ankylosaurine dinosaur. At our Multiple-Choice... More

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Announcing the 2019 Discovery Centre Fellowship and SoTL Grant recipients

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) are pleased to announce the 2019 Discovery Centre Fellowship and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant recipients. Discovery Centre Fellowship This fellowship recognizes a significant contribution to reflective and research-informed... More

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

In Our Studio – FYSM Recruitment Video

Enjoy this fun video we put together in our studio, highlighting the benefits and opportunities of First Year Seminar courses.... More

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

One of our latest productions – ELG Video Series

Here is our latest installment in the Experiential Learning video series. Focusing on Professor Mukhtar Hajizada’s EU Simulation Panel.... More

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Discover Carleton’s ePortfolio technology – cuPortfolio

Join us on July 17 from 1-3 p.m. for your introduction to Carleton’s electronic portfolio technology, cuPortfolio. This session will provide an overview of ePortfolios, review how they can be used to deepen and enrich learning and assessment, and provide a hands-on introduction to cuPortfolio. During the hands-on portion of the session, you’ll... More

Monday, June 24, 2019

Carleton Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles and their place in your courses

By Matthew Curtis, Fourth-Year Journalism, Carleton University Educational institutions bear a great responsibility, not only in helping learners develop a set of skills, but in shaping their attitudes, values and beliefs as they prepare to become active participants in society. And it is through education that subjects can be brought to light... More

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Digital Downloads of Convocation

Carleton offers digital keepsakes of convocation. For a small fee you may purchase a digital download of your convocation ceremony. Order yours... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Luca Curcio Profile

Luca Curcio Reason For Participating I chose to do I-CUREUS because I wanted to be exposed to a research opportunity in my undergraduate degree. I plan on doing graduate level studies in the future and I felt like I-CUREUS would give me the opportunity to become exposed to research early on; allowing me to... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Joe Samuel Profile

Joe Samuel Reason For Participating With I-CUREUS, I’ve been able to work with renowned Professors, industry experts, and researchers in the field to develop a comprehensive yet streamlined and versatile framework to manage time-based annotation data. Research The research group focuses on gathering real-time patient data using unobtrusive... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Jérémie LePage-Bourbonnais Profile

Jérémie LePage-Bourbonnais Reason For Participating I worked with my supervisor over the summer and very much enjoyed doing so while learning things I couldn’t have otherwise. The I-CUREUS program allowed me to continue doing immensely interesting and fun work during the school year in a subject that is really on the front lines of... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Alehandra Edwards Profile

Alehandra Edwards Reason For Participating I am a huge research fanatic and I’ve always wanted to do research, I just did not believe it was possible until I heard of the undergraduate research program. Research I have been doing research on apps used to facilitate custody issues like Skype, facetime, and our family wizard.... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Max Cronkite Profile

Max Cronkite Reason For Participating I-CUREUS seemed, and has proven to be, a great opportunity for me to pursue research in a field that I have a lot of interest. I started work on this project for my undergraduate thesis and was happy to be able to continue work on it with I-CUREUS. Research... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Gemma Rod’s Profile

Gemma Rod Reason For Participating   Research I examined the applicability of effectuation to multi-sector collaboration. When multiple sectors (such as the triple helix of academia, industry and government) collaborate, they have the potential to generate innovative solutions to complex social problems. These “innovative solutions” may... More

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Capture – An Introduction to Creating Course Videos

Whether you want to record a PowerPoint presentation, show your students how to use an application, use a document camera or tablet to solve problems, flip your classroom or explore a more blended approach to your course, Capture has you covered. Capture is a screen recording solution that helps facilitate the growing need for... More

Monday, June 10, 2019

Get a 360-degree view of convocation

Carleton University OnLine and the Media Production Centre are providing a 360-degree live video stream of this week's convocation ceremonies. You can experience the 360 video on your desktop computer, mobile device or with a virtual reality (VR) headset, such as Oculus or Google... More

Monday, June 3, 2019

Doors Open Ottawa

On June 1, 2019, the Discovery Centre opened its doors to the public during the Doors Open Ottawa weekend. We showcased our innovating learning space and state-of-the-art technology. This dynamic learning environment is outfitted with ergonomic, accessible and stylist furniture, complete with three Library Laboratories (Gaming, Learning,... More

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Putting Your Course on the Map: Designing Courses that Align with Your Programs Learning Outcomes

Too often, the course design process can be a solitary, isolated experience. This is especially true if you’re relatively new to a department or a contract instructor: it is not always easy to infer what precisely your department hopes a course will achieve or how it relates to the larger program. The good news,... More

Monday, May 27, 2019

Blog: Emotional Learners

By Ali Arya, Associate Dean (Planning and Awards), Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and Associate Professor, School of Information Technology A few years ago, I had a bright and enthusiastic student in one of my first-year classes who was always cheerful and eager to get involved in many academic and extracurricular activities, from... More

Monday, May 27, 2019

Blog: Emotional Learners

By Ali Arya, Associate Dean (Planning and Awards), Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and Associate Professor, School of Information Technology A few years ago, I had a bright and enthusiastic student in one of my first-year classes who was always cheerful and eager to get involved in many academic and extracurricular activities, from... More

Friday, May 24, 2019

Using images and videos to improve learning

Images, graphics, videos and other visual elements have the potential to add powerful appeal to your course. Good visual design can also enhance your students’ comprehension of course materials. This June, we're offering two mini "bootcamps" to help you incorporate images and videos into your courses in meaningful ways. Using Images to Improve... More

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Take advantage of our Course Design Fundamentals experience this June 18-21

Course Design Fundamentals consists of five workshops appropriate for Carleton instructors wishing to cultivate essential course design strategies, regardless of years of experience, teaching modality, or class size. This program is designed to help you receive formal recognition while you revisit the foundational principles of course design and... More

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

To Cheat, or Not to Cheat–That is Not the Question: Preventing Plagiarism through Design

Are plagiarized student papers driving you to your wits’ end? Then join us at the EDC on June 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. for an interactive workshop that will consider how we can use course design to reduce opportunities for plagiarized writing assignments. As Hamlet (never) said, “The design’s the thing / From which student... More

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

“What Are They Thinking?”: Collecting Feedback from Your Students

When students don’t do so well on part of an assignment or struggle with a concept, we often wonder in exasperation, “What are they thinking, anyway?” Understanding our students’ confusion and misunderstandings, however, doesn’t require the power of divination or any other magical art. All we need to do is simply ask them. Join... More

Friday, May 10, 2019

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Deadline for Carleton University Teaching Awards extended

The deadline for the Carleton University Teaching Awards has been extended until May 31 at midnight. Teaching and Learning Services is currently accepting applications for four awards: Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award: recognizes faculty and contract instructors dedicated to sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship of teaching and the... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

LMS review update – May 2019

We are continuing to make progress with the Learning Management System (LMS) review. Recall that Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is conducting a review of cuLearn (our LMS) to ensure that it meets the current and anticipated needs of our students, instructors, teaching assistants and staff members. We are about to wrap up our... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

BigBlueButton is a web conferencing tool that makes synchronous teaching and learning at a distance possible. It provides a great opportunity to try out a whole new style of hybrid teaching, whether or not you have experience teaching online or would just like to hold online office hours, have an exam review or host... More

Monday, May 6, 2019

Blog: Personalized education

By Ali Arya, Associate Dean (Planning and Awards), Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and Associate Professor, School of Information Technology While the number of university students has increased in the last few decades, the rising cost of university education, the introduction of online methods of acquiring knowledge, and more recent... More

Monday, May 6, 2019

Blog: Personalized education

By Ali Arya, Associate Dean (Planning and Awards), Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and Associate Professor, School of Information Technology While the number of university students has increased in the last few decades, the rising cost of university education, the introduction of online methods of acquiring knowledge, and more recent... More

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Anne Trépanier receives 2019 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), in partnership with D2L, have awarded Anne Trépanier, a professor in Carleton University’s School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies, with a 2019 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. The award recognizes educators who are redefining the learning experience through... More

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