Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Poll Everywhere – Student Response Systems and Real-Time Testing

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems (SRS) can help you do just that! With SRS you can create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. SRS can also be used to enhance or guide discussions, track... More

Monday, December 17, 2018

Blog: Even basic skills can be forgotten with disuse

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics A recent article in The Globe and Mail had the following headline: “One in four Ontario postsecondary students lacks basic literacy, numeracy skills, studies say.”  The reports for the actual studies can be found on the HECQO website. The authors of the studies... More

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Only a few spots remain in our Certificate in University Teaching winter cohort

The winter cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching program is filling up quickly! Don't miss your chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to instruction. The... More

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Train the Trainers

Do you have to design and deliver a workshop, but don’t know where to start? The EDC can help! Train the Trainers is a 12-hour, hands-on program designed for Carleton’s staff to help provide you with deeper knowledge of workshop design and greater confidence in the training options you develop and lead. The objectives... More

Monday, December 10, 2018

Workshop Day: Preparing for the Winter Term

Get ready for the winter term with a last minute course tune-up! On Jan. 5, join us for a half-day of workshops specifically designed to help all faculty members and contract instructors get ready for a new term. Sessions include: Intro to cuLearn from 10 a.m. – noon Lunch and Drop-Ins/Consultations from 12-1 p.m.... More

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Contract Instructor Orientation Winter 2019

If you’re getting ready to teach your first course at Carleton, or if you’re returning after a break, you may have questions about policies and procedures, teaching tips and educational technology. Join Teaching and Learning Services on Thursday, Jan. 3 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our winter 2019 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Call for applications: D2L Innovation Award and Alan Blizzard Award

Two external awards are currently open for applications - the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning and the Alan Blizzard Award in Collaborative Teaching. Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is here to help you develop a successful application package. Please contact us at oavptl@carleton.ca to set up a consultation. D2L Innovation Award... More

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Lightboard – Illuminate your Teaching

Illuminate “Lightboard” is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. On Dec. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.,... More

Monday, December 3, 2018

Blog: Connecting instructors through the Poll Everywhere Community of Practice

By Kim Loenhart, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, EDC On November 07, 2018, the Educational Development Centre held its first Poll Everywhere Community of Practice (PECP) lunch. Seven experienced professors came together to share lunch and ideas about using Poll Everywhere in the classroom. The participants spanned teaching... More

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Learning Management System Review and Renewal Town Hall Meeting – Feedback and Listening Session

As part of Carleton’s regular review process, we conducted a survey of cuLearn users earlier this year to determine how well the tool has been meeting the university's needs. This was the first phase of a regular learning management system (LMS) review that Carleton will be undertaking over the next two years. Powered by... More

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Important message about Scantron processing in December

Exam season has arrived at Carleton, which means there will be a large volume of Scantrons that require processing at the EDC. Instructors using Scantrons are asked to drop off their answer sheets to the EDC main office (410 Dunton Tower) as soon as possible after their exam is done. This is to ensure... More

Monday, November 26, 2018

You’re invited to the Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles Launch

Join us at the Ojigkwanong Centre on Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the Carleton University Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles (CILB). The bundles are a teaching and learning resource developed by Indigenous experts that provide the basis for understanding Indigenous history and politics in Canada, while also prompting... More

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Call for nominations: D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Do you take an innovative approach to your teaching, whether it’s through your course design, assessment methods or use of technologies? Then apply for a 2019 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! The award, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Desire2Learn, recognizes innovative approaches... More

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Illuminate your teaching with Lightboard

Illuminate “Lightboard” is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. Instructors are invited to join us on Nov.... More

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

Join us at the EDC on Nov. 20 from 12-2 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... More

Monday, November 12, 2018

Instructors, librarians and contract instructors: Award applications close Nov. 20

Are you an innovative educator? The following awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in teaching. Applications close on Nov. 20. Five $10,000 Professional Achievement Awards (instructors) Two $10,000 Professional Achievement Awards (professional librarians). Nominations must be made to the Peer Evaluation Committee, which... More

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Get a 360 view of convocation

Carleton University OnLine and the Media Production Centre are providing a 360-degree live video stream of this weekend’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 Cardboard. Watch the ceremonies live on Saturday, Nov. 10 at... More

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Registration now open for the Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) winter cohort

Missed your chance to join our CUT program in the fall? Not to worry - by popular demand, we're bringing the program back for the winter term! Over 10 sessions, you'll develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe... More

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Beginning a review of cuLearn

As educational technologies continue to evolve, it is important to regularly reflect and review our tools, strategies and infrastructure to ensure we are creating the best possible learning environment for our students. In the coming months, as part of Carleton’s regular review process, we will be conducting a review of our current learning... More

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Get an Introduction to creating course videos with Capture

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

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Blog: Effective use of study time

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics A recent article in Inside Higher Ed refers to a study that describes an unsuccessful attempt at helping students increase study time from 15 hours a week to 25 hours a week. Perhaps the results are not too surprising. Anyone who has attempted to go on a... More

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Discovery Centre hosts Retro Gaming Night

In collaboration with the Library, the Discovery Centre hosted its first ever Retro Gaming Night! The Carleton University Library seeks to preserve and protect the work of video game developers, publishers, and artists, for use by a diverse array of players and researchers. It was also an opportunity to play, learn and connect with... More

Thursday, October 25, 2018

I-CUREUS recipient runs successful blogs for Canadian Network on Humanitarian History

I-CUREUS recipient and double major history and journalism student, Sandrine Murray wrote a successful blog for the Canadian Network on Humanitarian history. The blog "Colombo Plan Fellowships: Transforming Education and Practice," summarizes a talk given by Jill Campbell-Miller at Carleton University in September. For full blog, click... More

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Provost establishes $50,000 experiential learning fund

A new $50,000 fund will provide faculty, instructors and learning support staff with financial support to integrate experiential learning components into academic courses or programs at Carleton University. Find out all the details... More

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Faculty and PhD Students: Join The Conversation

Carleton University is pleased to join a growing list of partners of The Conversation, a unique digital journalism platform that launched in June 2017 to boost the visibility of Canada’s academic faculty and researchers. Since we are always looking for ways to shine a light on our amazing people, it seemed like a great... More

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Reflections on Course Design: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Share horror stories, bask in the glories, and learn from the mistakes of others. On Oct. 26, join us at the EDC from 9-11 a.m. for an interactive session that will allow instructors to learn from one another in a guided conversation focused on reducing risk in developing and delivering courses in all modalities.... More

Monday, October 22, 2018

Reminder: Experiential Learning Symposium tomorrow

Experiential learning is a key contributor to assuring student success. Don’t miss your chance to discover different examples of experiential learning that are happening at Carleton. Join Teaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) tomorrow, October 23, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.... More

Friday, October 19, 2018

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? Join us at the EDC on Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.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 plagiarism... More

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Former I-CUREUS recipient named to Library and Archives Canada’s Youth Advisory Council

Story from the Department of History: https://bit.ly/2CS4XH2 Former I-CUREUS recipient and fourth-year history student Tyler Owens was recently appointed as one of the Library and Archives Canada’s Youth Advisory Council’s twenty members. The council will be called on “to share their opinions on a variety of issues affecting LAC and... More

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Learning Analytics and Identifying “At-Risk” Students

While using cuLearn, students leave digital footprints of how they interact with the course material, their peers, TAs and instructors. Join us at the EDC on Oct. 24 from 1-3 p.m. to discover how logs, activity analysis, gradebook, feedback, quizzes and statistics all provide lenses to look at student performance and interaction. We will... More

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Scantron forms have been updated

Based on feedback from instructors and students, Scantron multiple-choice answer sheets have been updated to better reflect Carleton’s inclusive and diverse culture and to reduce student errors when completing their answer sheets. Three important changes have been made: The elimination of the gender field The removal of version number ‘0’ as... More

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

You’re invited to an Experiential Learning Symposium Oct. 23

Carleton University has always been committed to helping its students succeed, not only academically, but also in their careers and as citizens of their communities. One important contributor to assuring students’ success is engaging them in experiential learning, which allows them to apply academic content to real-world experiences in the... More

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Brush up on assessment fundamentals

Assessment is often one of the most dreaded parts of teaching and learning. But as challenging as it can be, designing sound assessments is critical to the success of your course. Join us on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. - noon for a workshop that will enable you to: Distinguish between various types of... More

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Discover Lightboard and illuminate your teaching

Illuminate “Lightboard” is a new student engagement tool that allows instructors using Carleton’s studio to notate and write on a transparent lightboard. The technology is particularly effective in courses that demonstrate processes, equations and sequences. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. Join us on Oct. 18 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for... More

Thursday, October 4, 2018

2018 NCUR Presenters in Oklahoma City

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is a forum for undergraduate students to present their research. With 4200 registrants, 47 states from the United States, and 18 countries participating, the experience is a dynamic learning opportunity. This year, Carleton sent a group of seven students to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Below... More

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