Thursday, January 31, 2019

Assessment fundamentals workshop

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 Feb. 5 from 1-4 p.m. for a workshop that will enable you to: Distinguish between various types of assessment on... More

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Blog: Adding interactivity to your course with H5P

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, EDC Are you looking for a new way to add interactivity to your cuLearn course? Are you curious about how to improve the look and feel your cuLearn course activities to increase student engagement? H5P may be the tool for you! H5P is a new cuLearn plugin... More

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Celebrating Teaching Excellence at Carleton

Carleton University has a rich history of teaching excellence. Teaching and Learning Services is inviting the Carleton community to join us on Feb. 14 from 2-4 p.m. as we recognize our teaching award winners, as well as those who have been nominated by students to receive a Raving Raven. In addition to celebrating these... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Retrogames Revisited

What happens when retro becomes modern and vintage is more than just the “cool past?” Well, you might just get a retrogaming night at the Carleton University Library where everyone has the chance to explore the world of video games from past to present. It’s game studies with a twist and an opportunity to... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Tools of the trade: Technology and the classroom

By Matthew Curtis, Fourth-Year Journalism, Carleton University Digital tools can make you laugh, cry, wonder at the marvels of human ingenuity, and want to control alt delete their existence, but love them or hate them they’re in the classroom and, in most cases, here to stay. The following Carleton instructors recently facilitated a Welcome... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Adding Interactive Web Experiences to cuLearn with H5P

Are you looking for a new way to add interactivity to your content or assignments? If so, it’s time you discovered H5P! H5P empowers everyone to create rich, interactive web experiences, either embedded within cuLearn or as a web tool. With almost 40 different activity types available, you are sure to find options to... More

Friday, January 25, 2019

Engineering Student Developing Software to Support Health-Care Research

When Naman Sethi started his degree last year at Carleton University, he hoped that one day he could use his education and experience to make a contribution to the health-care field. He didn’t realize his chance to make an impact would come so soon. The second-year Software Engineering student is one of 67 Carleton... More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Alexandra Schroeder’s Profile

Alexandra Schroeder Reason For Participating I was interested in getting into research and applying the knowledge I was gaining in the classroom. I then found out about the I-CUREUS program on the Carleton University website and thought it would be a great opportunity. Research The goal of this research is to understand the roles... More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

I-CUREUS Spotlight

One of our current participating teams for I-CUREUS—MacKenzie Brannen and Professor Oren Petel—have had a feature story written on their research. MacKenzie Brannen, a 3rd-year Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering student, has been aiding Professor Petel on his continued research and testing for improved helmet testing since the Fall term.... More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

cuLearn Assignments and Rubrics

cuLearn offers a variety of assignment configuration settings to help you control every aspect of assignment submissions, including release and end dates, access restrictions, and other options. Join us on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. - noon for a hands-on workshop that will give you the opportunity to explore different types of assignments and... More

Monday, January 21, 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, January 18, 2019

Follow @CU_Teaching on Twitter

Looking for another way to stay up-to-date on the latest teaching and learning news, innovations and resources at Carleton and beyond? Teaching and Learning Services has officially launched a new Twitter account to help you do just that! Follow @CU_Teaching for the latest information on workshops, teaching tips, award and grant opportunities, LMS... More

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Designing Learning from Scratch

When we begin designing a learning experience, sometimes we are uncertain how to start and the task quickly appears to be a more complex challenge then we anticipated. Join us on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. - noon and we'll introduce you to a teaching framework and pedagogical strategies that will help you design... More

Monday, January 14, 2019

Putting Your Course “on the Map”: Designing Courses that Align with Your Program’s 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

Friday, January 11, 2019

Learning Outcomes: Blueprints for Course Design

Most simply defined, learning outcomes describe what learners are supposed to know, be able to do, or value at the end of a course or module. In the same way that we tell students that their papers should have an argument or thesis statement that guides what they write, effective learning outcomes should guide... More

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund: Deadline is almost here

The deadline to apply for the first round of funding for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) is Jan. 14. The Provost established the fund to: Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students Enhance existing experiential learning opportunities Build awareness of experiential learning at... More

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Illuminate Lightboard Basics

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. Join us on Jan. 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for a hands-on experience with Lightboard.... More

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Train the Trainers: Learn how to design and deliver workshops

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, January 7, 2019

Student Success in First-Year Online Classes: Lowering DFWs by Raising the Bar

Many post-secondary institutions use DFW rates — the proportion of D’s, F’s and withdrawals in a given course or program — as a measure of student engagement and a bellwether of longer-term retention and success. Join us at the EDC on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. - noon as Bruce Tsuji (Department of Psychology)... More

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

cuLearn course design drop-in sessions this month

The EDC is hosting two cuLearn course design drop-in sessions this month to help you take your course to the next level: Jan. 4, 1-3 p.m., 422 Dunton Tower Jan. 9, 1-3 p.m., 422 Dunton Tower Come and work on your course with us! We will have educational technologists and instructional designers on hand... More

Friday, December 21, 2018

Classroom technology help in just a few clicks

The IMS online help centre is available to provide you with the information and resources you need to teach in the classrooms around campus. The help centre puts the answers to your classroom technology questions at your fingertips in a self-paced format. It features: A classroom orientation tool with step-by-step instructions and video... More

Friday, December 21, 2018

AMX passcode removal

A reminder to all faculty that IMS has removed the 4-digit AMX passcode requirement, previously needed to log onto user interfaces on classroom podiums. Instead, instructors now simply need to touch the user interface screen to gain access to classroom AV controls. This change does not apply to overnight or weekend access. In order... More

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

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