Monday, March 28, 2022

Blog: Adapting a Course for the Summer Term with the Students as Partners Program

This winter, Stefania Maggi, an instructor in the Department of Psychology, joined forces with fourth-year student Jessica Gagliano through the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) with the goal of adapting a 12-week Childhood and Youth Studies course to fit the format of a six-week summer term. The following interview shares Jessica’s... More

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Six Projects Awarded Funding Through the FUSION and Citizen Scholar Skills Grant

Since 2020, the FUSION Skill Development Program has been integrated into many academic courses and programs, reaching almost 1,000 students. On Monday, March 28 the recipients of the 2022 FUSION and Citizen Scholar Skills Grant will showcase how they are articulating and translating the FUSION skills to develop learning strategies, improve... More

Friday, March 18, 2022

Announcing Carleton’s 2022 Achievement Award Recipients

Please join us in congratulating the recipients 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... More

Friday, March 11, 2022

Applications Open for Faculty-Supervised Student EDI Research Opportunity

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is now accepting student applications for the Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award, which provides student funding of $10,000 to $15,000 for an EDI-informed research opportunity supervised by a faculty member. One graduate student award and up to five undergraduate... More

Thursday, March 10, 2022

TA Blog: Fostering Trust and Community in Online Learning Spaces

By Rebecca Korn, Teaching Assistant for the School for Studies in Art and Culture My very first teaching assistant position took place during lockdowns, social isolation and online learning. When I began brainstorming activities for online tutorials, the very concept of fostering communication within online learning spaces seemed daunting.... More

Thursday, March 10, 2022

TA Blog: Pandemic Persistence, Online Learning and Social Isolation: The Importance of Connecting Students to Extracurricular Activities

By Andrew Crosby, Teaching Assistant for the Department of Sociology and Anthropology The COVID-19 pandemic is painstakingly persistent and has created cycles of disruption for in-person learning on Ontario’s university campuses (and beyond). Now in the fourth wave with a prolific omicron variant, the prior confidence levels of university... More

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Blog: A Student in a Canoe

By: Sarah Langridge Bitar, EdTech Development Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Services Have you ever been up a creek without a paddle? Fell off a ladder, but it didn’t matter? When life hands you lemons, do you grab a glass? Or run and hide because that’s too crass? We work and work and complain all... More

Monday, March 7, 2022

Nominate a Teaching Assistant for a 2021-22 Outstanding TA Award

If you’ve worked with a great teaching assistant, consider acknowledging their hard work by nominating them for an Outstanding TA Award. Any TAs who worked between the summer 2021 and winter 2022 terms are eligible for nomination. In addition to the various departmental awards, Teaching and Learning Services offers up to five university-wide... More

Thursday, March 3, 2022

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 at... More

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Celebrate Student Success at the 2022 I-CUREUS Conference and SaPP Showcase

Join Teaching and Learning Services for the annual I-CUREUS Conference on April 5 and the Students as Partners (SaPP) Showcase on April 6 to celebrate our students’ accomplishments. Hear from some of this year’s program participants and learn about the projects they’ve completed, from exploring sustainable energy generation to examining how... More

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Nine Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Nine projects have been awarded funding through the second round of the 2021-22 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create and enhance experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. We are proud to recognize and celebrate that both CUELF competitions received many outstanding applications for innovative... More

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Call for Applications: OCUFA Teaching Awards

The Carleton University Teaching Awards Committee (CUTAC) is looking to nominate faculty for the 2022 OCUFA Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards. The OCUFA awards recognize exceptional contributions to the higher education community and student learning at all levels of instruction – graduate and undergraduate teaching, continuing... More

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Apply for the Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Applications for the 2022 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation are now open. 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 installments)... More

Monday, February 28, 2022

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

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Carleton University Teaching Awards Call for Applications

Are you interested in pursuing a 2022 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, February 1, 2022

Fall 2021 By the Numbers

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has worked diligently to imagine the future of teaching and learning at Carleton, and is setting the stage to ensure our institution is prepared to take advantage of the valuable lessons learned throughout the pandemic. As we progress further into the winter term, let’s take one last look back... More

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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... More

Monday, January 31, 2022

Support for the Return to In-Person Teaching and Learning

Looking for support teaching your winter term classes? The staff at Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) are here to help, whether you’re teaching synchronously or asynchronously, HyFlex, online or face-to-face. Media services: record course lectures on campus in our Classroom Studios, request a technician edit or chunk existing Classroom Studio... More

Monday, January 31, 2022

Register for the Winter Course Design Fundamentals Program

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is offering another installment of the Course Design Fundamentals (CDF) program this winter, Feb. 15 to March 1. This program addresses your course’s foundational elements, such as the learning outcomes, the assessments, and the communication and engagement strategies, so that they are aligned and provide a... More

Monday, January 24, 2022

Call for Nominations: Provost Scholar Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through Teaching and Learning Services, invites faculty and instructors to submit undergraduate student nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. Up to two awards valued at $1,000 are available per Faculty. This award is given to outstanding undergraduate students who exemplify... More

Monday, January 24, 2022

Deadline Extended: Instructor Experience and Preference Survey

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is seeking input from faculty, librarians, contract instructors and lab coordinators on your teaching experiences during the Fall 2021 term to improve support for teaching strategies and learning technologies moving forward. This is also an opportunity to provide feedback on the post-pandemic future of teaching... More

Monday, January 17, 2022

Eleven Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF

Eleven projects have been awarded funding through the first round of the 2021-22 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) to create and enhance experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students. We are proud to recognize and celebrate the important work being done by our colleagues across campus. Learn about the exciting... More

Monday, January 17, 2022

Reminder: Instructor Experience and Preference Survey

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is seeking input from faculty, librarians, contract instructors and lab coordinators on your teaching experiences during the Fall 2021 term to improve support for teaching strategies and learning technologies moving forward. This is also an opportunity to provide feedback on the post-pandemic future of teaching... More

Friday, January 14, 2022

Deadline Approaching for the 3M National Student Fellowship

The nominations deadline for the 2022 3M National Student Fellowship Award is quickly approaching. This award honours full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their institution and who embrace a vision of education that enhances their academic experience and beyond.... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Provide Feedback to Help Shape the Future of Teaching and Learning at Carleton

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is seeking input from faculty, librarians, contract instructors and lab coordinators on your teaching experiences during the Fall 2021 term. Please complete this short online survey by Jan. 20 to provide your feedback. Your comments and suggestions will help TLS and the university improve support for... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Instructor Check-in: January

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, January 7, 2022

Blog: The Diary of an Overzealous Instructor

By Lindsay Richardson, Instructor, Department of Psychology & e-Learning Designer, TLS Dear future self, That feeling you’re experiencing – it’s extremely dangerous. You’re sitting there thinking of all the wonderful ways you could measure learning outcomes in your upcoming course: in-class activities, authentic evaluations,... More

Friday, January 7, 2022

Welcome to a New Term, and a New Year

As with the start of any new year, the beginning of 2022 invites us all to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past whilst we look ahead and plan for the future. This year we find ourselves once again having to navigate a pivot online. I know many of you have worked... More

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Support for Your Teaching Assistants

Are you working with a Teaching Assistant (TA) this winter?  To assist you in supporting your TAs, TLS has provided several key resources: TA training: All TA pedagogical training workshops, including Brightspace sessions, begin this week and will be offered online for the winter term. TAs can register for workshops through the Carleton... More

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

TLS Support for the Start of Term

As the winter term begins, remember that there is a variety of support available to you. Whether you've planned to teach synchronously or asynchronously, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has the resources and support available to help you design and deliver your courses: Quick Guide to Pivoting Courses Online: Review our quick guide for... More

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Zoom Update Required By Jan. 6

As of Jan. 6, all Carleton University Zoom users will be required to use version 5.8.6 (released Nov. 28, 2021) or newer on the Zoom desktop client and mobile app. Instructors, staff and students who are using an older version should update their apps by Jan. 6 to ensure uninterrupted access to all Zoom meetings, including... More

Monday, December 20, 2021

Support for the Start of Term

As the winter term begins, remember that there is a variety of support available to you. Whether you've planned to teach synchronously or asynchronously, TLS has the resources and support available to help. Quick Guide to Pivoting Courses Online Need to change your course from in-person to online? Review our quick guide for steps to... More

Monday, December 20, 2021

Brightspace Pre-term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your winter Brightspace course? Whether you’re setting up your first Brightspace course, or diving in for a second or third time, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has prepared the following pre-term checklist to help: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work... More

Monday, December 13, 2021

2021 FUSION Skills Development Symposium

On December 1, 2021, Teaching and Learning Services and the Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) joined forces at the FUSION Skills Development Symposium to explore ways to advance inclusive experiential learning approaches, skills development, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at Canadian universities. This half-day virtual event,... More

Monday, December 13, 2021

Zoom Update Required By Jan. 6

As of Jan. 6, all Carleton University Zoom users will be required to use version 5.8.6 (released Nov. 28, 2021) or newer on the Zoom desktop client and mobile app. Instructors, staff and students who are using an older version should update their apps by Jan. 6 to ensure uninterrupted access to all Zoom meetings, including... More

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