Thursday, October 12, 2023

Empowering Education: Carleton’s Experiential Learning Hub and XR Technology

Carleton community members gathered yesterday to mark the official opening of the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) — Carleton's dedicated space for students and instructors to engage and experiment with emerging immersive technologies. "The Hub is an exciting enhancement to our Future Learning Lab, which opened earlier this year," said David... More

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Carleton University joins Pathy Foundation Fellowship Partnership

Graduating students from Carleton University will now be eligible for the community leadership program and may receive up to $40,000 in support of a community... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Dr. Hashmat U. Khan Appointed Associate Vice-President (Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives)

Carleton University Interim President Jerry Tomberlin and Provost L. Pauline Rankin have announced the appointment of Dr. Hashmat U. Khan as Associate Vice-President (Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives), effective January 1,... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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 2023-24 academic year. The fund supports two types of projects: course projects ($1,000 – $2,500 per project) and program-level projects ($2,500 – $10,000 per project). The goals of CUELF are to:... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Welcome to a New Term: Fall 2023

This time last year, we were stepping back onto campus after two and a half years marked by the global pandemic. Though its effects will endure, I am grateful for the energy and vibrancy that has returned to our campus life. As I take up the role of Vice-Provost, which includes responsibility for Teaching... More

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Blog: Connecting the Dots, Part II: AI and Cursive Writing

By Maristela Laforest Petrovic-Dzerdz, Educational Development Facilitator, TLS Current events affecting the present and future of education are causing seismic shifts of a magnitude we have never experienced in the span of our educational careers. In the past twelve years, which is the time I have been working in higher education, we faced... More

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Solve a Teaching and Learning Challenge With the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship

Do you have a teaching and learning problem you think could be solved with technology? Apply for the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship by September 15 for the opportunity to receive $10,000 to support your project. Established by Teaching and Learning Services, the fellowship supports instructors and academic units in incorporating... More

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Apply for the Fall 2023 I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Programs

Help provide Carleton students with the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research or to partner on course design. Applications for Teaching and Learning Services’ I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open. I-CUREUS: Provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct paid research and gain hands-on... More

Monday, July 24, 2023

Two Carleton University Instructors Receive Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award

Ali Arya (School of Information Technology) and Véronic Bézaire (Department of Chemistry) have been named recipients of the 2023 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award – the highest honour an educator can receive in the province. "I'm thrilled to congratulate Ali and Véronic on receiving the OCUFA... More

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Professors Ali Arya and Manuel A. Báez Receive Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Professors Ali Arya (School of Information Technology) and Manuel A. Báez (Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism) have been named 2023 Carleton University Chairs in Teaching Innovation for their commitment to teaching innovation and advancing inclusive learning approaches in the classroom. "On behalf of Carleton University, it is my... More

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Announcing the 2023 Carleton University Teaching Award Recipients

Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) David Hornsby, is pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2023 Carleton University Teaching Award recipients. Iain McKinnell (Department of Biology and Institute of Biochemistry), Ashley Thompson (Department of Neuroscience) and Matthew Sorley (Department of Psychology)... More

Friday, June 23, 2023

Construction on the Experiential Learning Hub is Underway in Southam Hall

Construction on the Experiential Learning Hub is well underway on the 6th floor in Southam Hall. Announced in February, the creation of the Hub is due in part to a generous $2-million investment from the province’s Training Equipment and Renewal Fund, matched by the university. Informed by the principles of creativity, the Hub will... More

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Participants Needed for a Study of Digital Media in Teaching

Various forms of digital media are used as pedagogical tools, from projecting slide decks off Brightspace to 300-person lecture halls in Azrieli Theatre to sharing screens in a Zoom room full of graduate students. How do you use digital media in the classroom? A pilot project funded by the Carleton University Chair in Teaching... More

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

TA Blog: Redesigning Educational Systems with Inclusive Learning for ADHD Individuals

Savannah Sidle, Masters of Human-Computer Interaction student, School of Computer Science, TA Our current educational systems are rigid and overly standardized [3]. They were designed by and for traditional learners with the assumptions and expectations that everyone can obtain knowledge from text-based information and relay information through... More

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

TA Blog: Pushing Through to the Finish Line

By Ekpedeme Edem, Ph.D (Law & Legal Studies, Carleton 2023), Educational Development Facilitator, Teaching and Learning Services   Dear Graduate Student, The journey to getting a doctorate is filled with so many lessons, contours, and surprises Permit me to take you on an excursion with me From the starry-eyed PhD orientation student to... More

Monday, May 29, 2023

TA Blog: Representation and Participatory Teaching: the Medium is the Message

By Kawther Ramadan, Teaching Assistant, Feminist Institute of Social Transformation Imagine a classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and valued - a place where diversity is not just respected but celebrated. Representation and diversity in classrooms form the cornerstone of creating an inclusive and welcoming educational environment.... More

Friday, May 26, 2023

David Hornsby Appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic)

Carleton University President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin have announced David Hornsby’s appointment as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) for a five-year term effective July 1,... More

Monday, May 15, 2023

TLS Celebrates 30 Years of Teaching and Learning at Carleton

Story and Photos by Bryan Gagnon On May 11, a group of distinguished Carleton panelists gathered to share stories with the community to celebrate 30 years of Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) at Carleton. Carleton’s Teaching and Learning Services began as the Teaching and Learning Resource Centre (TLRC) in July 1992 a small department... More

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

2022-23 Outstanding TA Award Winners

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the five outstanding teaching assistants (TAs) and three honourable mentions for the 2022-23 Outstanding TA Awards.  The awards celebrate the support TAs give to the undergraduate and graduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and... More

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Apply for the Summer 2023 I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Programs

Help provide Carleton students with the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research or to partner on course design. Applications for Teaching and Learning Services’ I-CUREUS and Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open. I-CUREUS: Provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct paid research and gain hands-on... More

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David Hornsby, along with the Faculty Deans, presented 10 undergraduate Carleton students with Provost Scholar Awards during an event on Wednesday, May... More

Monday, May 1, 2023

Carleton Professor Awarded Canada’s Top Post-Secondary Teaching Award

Kahente Horn-Miller, associate professor in Carleton University’s School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies, and inaugural Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning, and Research, is a recipient of a 2023 3M National Teaching... More

Monday, April 24, 2023

Summer 2023 I-CUREUS applications are now open

Do you have a student you’d like to support in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? Applications are now being accepted for a limited number of summer 2023 positions. Funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) and the faculty supervisor, the I-CUREUS program provides an... More

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Carleton University Students Highlight Research and Collaborative Projects at I-CUREUS Conference and SaPP Showcase

Story and Photos by Bryan Gagnon Each year undergraduate students in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) and Students as Partners Program (SaPP) programs present their completed projects at the I-CUREUS Conference and SaPP Showcase. The event provides an opportunity to showcase their... More

Monday, April 3, 2023

Blog: Fooled – A Story from TLS’ Past

By Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning, TLS As indicated in the November 2022 TLS newsletter, TLS is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To help recognize this milestone, we thought we'd share stories of teaching and learning from our past. This is our fourth story in the series. Catch up on our previous story, A... More

Monday, March 27, 2023

Annual Report on Teaching Effectiveness

The University in collaboration with CUASA as part of the Joint Subcommittee on Teaching Evaluations (JSTE) is implementing the Annual Report on Teaching Effectiveness (ARTE) for faculty members and instructors. The ARTE is an optional tool designed to act as a supplement to the Student Experience Questionnaire (“SEQ”) that can be used for... More

Friday, March 24, 2023

Carleton’s Future Learning Lab Makes Virtual Reality Accessible to Film Students

Story and Photos by Bryan Gagnon Students in the FILM 3808B Cinema and Technology course participated in Carleton's first Virtual Reality (VR) film screenings in the Future Learning Lab. The course aims to introduce students to various technological developments and their impacts on the identity of cinema: its aesthetic qualities, the way we make... More

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Exploring Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning: Special Presentations by Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs

As part of Teaching and Learning Services’ 30th Anniversary celebrations, TLS will host two special presentations by the Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). On March 30, professor Susan Hrach presents, No More Brains on Sticks: A Case for Embodied Learning. The presentation looks at the... More

Friday, March 17, 2023

Transforming University Education: A Report by the Future of Teaching and Learning Working Group

Teaching and learning are at the core of Carleton University's mission. However, recent global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have revealed and even accelerated inequities and challenges in the university's teaching and learning environment. As a response, a working group was convened to envision the future of teaching and learning at... More

Friday, March 3, 2023

Call for 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 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 1, 2023

Eight Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Eight projects have been awarded funding through the second round of the 2022-23 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create new and enhance existing experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. The projects will provide Carleton students with real-world experiences and include using print-based artifacts to... More

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Blog: A lesson learned – A Story from TLS’ Past

By Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning, TLS As indicated in the November 2022 TLS newsletter, TLS is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To help recognize this milestone, we thought we'd share stories of teaching and learning from our past. This story is the third in the series. Catch up on the previous one, Student... More

Friday, February 17, 2023

The Future Learning Lab Launches with a Special Announcement

The Future Learning Lab has officially launched! Last week, Carleton University and industry members joined us to celebrate the official launch of the Future Learning Lab. The event opened with Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon announcing the official launch of the Future Learning Lab and the creation of a new Experiential Learning Hub,... More

Monday, February 6, 2023

Carleton University Teaching Awards Call for Applications

Are you interested in pursuing a 2023 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? 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... More

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Blog: Channeling the Appetite For Success with LMS Tools

by Troy Joseph, Instructor, Department of Economics, Carleton University As instructors, we often feel challenged to teach high-enrolment classes, resigned to accept that the helpful things we do for students in small settings — like giving customized feedback and guidance — can’t be scaled up for our larger classes. But with targeted... More

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