Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Experiential Learning Symposium 2018: Call for proposals and save the date

Teaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) are pleased to announce a teaching symposium dedicated to experiential learning on October 23, 2018. Mark your calendar from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a day of presentations, demonstrations, workshops and displays that showcase experiential learning... More

Friday, August 31, 2018

Profile: Aerospace Student

Jason Hlang is an I-CUREUS participant in the Aerospace Stream B program. He assisted Professor Laliberte on the project "Conversion of RC aircraft into UAVs for work as flying laboratories and geophysical survey platforms."   Through this project, Jason had the opportunity to to gain experience working with composite materials, designing... More

Friday, August 31, 2018

You’re invited to CUOL’s Blended and Online Learning Open House

Blended and online learning is not only changing how and when learning is delivered, it is changing the very culture of our institution. All faculty members, contract instructors and staff are invited to join Carleton University OnLine (CUOL) for our open house on Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 12:15 - 4 p.m. to engage in meaningful... More

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Make the most of cuLearn this term with our introductory sessions

Did you know you can use cuLearn to post lecture slides, create discussion groups, upload readings or videos, accept online assignment submissions, create self-marking quizzes, send announcements to students, and post grades? And these are just some of the possibilities. So, what’s the best way to get started? Come to our introductory sessions... More

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Blog: On failing gloriously at experiential learning

By Shawn Graham, Associate Professor, Department of History I’m the digital humanities guy in the history department. But, I don’t know what these things – “digital history” or “digital humanities” – are, what they look like, what they could be. That’s the line with which I start almost every course I teach around here. After... More

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Profile: Psychology Student

Meaghan Shaw is an I-CUREUS participant in the Psychology program, assisting Professor Milyavskaya's "The Differential Effects of Ego Depletion and Boredom on Task Performance" project. She says: I am very thankful I got the opportunity with I-CUREUS this semester as it really allowed me to learn so many knew things about research that I... More

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Profile: Health Science Student

Sara Siddiqi is an I-CUREUS participant in the Health Science program, assisting Professor Salmaso's "Examining the Effects of Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 on Perineuronal Nets" project. This involves investigating how PNNs are altered in both the cortex and hippocampus of FGF2KO and wildtype (WT) mice treated with a FGF2 injection. Of her... More

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Register for the Certificate in University Teaching fall cohort

Spots are filling up quickly for the fall 2018 cohort of our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program. Don’t miss your chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus - register here today! Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to... More

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Getting More Out of Student Assignments

Most student assignments end up in the trash after they’re graded. Although the students learned things in doing the assignments, wouldn’t it be great if they had more uses? On August 21 from 10-11:30 a.m., join the EDC and cognitive science professor Jim Davies for a discussion about non-disposable assignments. Prof. Davies will report... More

Thursday, August 9, 2018

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

BigBlueButton is a web conferencing tool, allowing for synchronous teaching and learning at a distance. It provides a great opportunity for teachers and researchers 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... More

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Announcing the 2018 Carleton University Teaching Award winners

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) are pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2018 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. Sarah Todd (School of Social Work) has received the Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award for her... More

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Teaching and Learning Open House and Workshop Day

Looking for help getting ready for the start of the term, or just interested in seeing what teaching supports are available to you on campus? Then take advantage of TLS’ Teaching and Learning Open House on August 17! You can visit: The Educational Development Centre (410 Dunton Tower) to get help with finalizing your syllabus,... More

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Get ready for the fall term with a last minute course tune-up!

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, Aug. 23 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our fall 2018 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

Join us at the EDC on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. - 12 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... More

Monday, July 23, 2018

Registration for the Fall 2018 Cohort of the EDC’s “Preparing to Teach” Certificate Program is Now Open!

Registration for the Fall 2018 cohort of our Preparing to Teach (PTT) certificate program is now open! PTT is a blended program specifically designed to help PhD candidates prepare for the teaching components of a career in academia. This 10-week program, which consists of weekly 2-3 hour meetings plus a significant weekly online component,... More

Thursday, July 19, 2018

New Faculty Orientation 2018

All new faculty members at Carleton are invited to join us for our New Faculty Orientation to teaching, learning and research. The comprehensive orientation will take place from August 15-17. This is a great opportunity to become more comfortable with your new position and familiar with the university community. The orientation will provide you... More

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Illuminate your teaching with Lightboard

Do you have a process or a sequence that you need to illustrate for your students? Lightboard might be the answer for you. Lightboard is a large sheet of glass powered by colourful LED lights. It can be used to create short, engaging videos that showcase the instructor drawing or annotating on the glass... More

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Develop your skills in writing multiple-choice assessments

Which of the following is a sign that you’re NOT young anymore? You choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy. You play connect the dots on your liver spots. Getting the mail is one of the highlights of your day. You sprinkle tenderizer on your applesauce. You look both ways before crossing... More

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

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

Monday, July 9, 2018

Active learning spaces building a sense of community

By Lauren Sproule, TLS staff writer For student David Lawrence, there is “no escape” from the chairs one is likely to find in the stereotypical lecture hall. As someone who admits to fidgeting, Lawrence says he quickly loses focus in the traditional lecture setting because his time is spent trying to get comfortable rather... More

Friday, July 6, 2018

Announcing the recipients of the 2018 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant. This grant encourages scholarly activity about teaching and learning at Carleton and supports faculty-led efforts to better understand and improve teaching through systematic, evidence-based investigations. Dr.... More

Thursday, July 5, 2018

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 at the EDC on July 18 from 10 a.m. - noon and get some refreshed ideas on a range of assessment... More

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Discovery Centre hosts B.Hum student research

The Discovery Centre is pleased to host Victoria Hawco, a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Humanities program at Carleton, who is working on her FASS Summer Research Internship Program at Carleton, under the supervision of Professor Micheline White. Victoria has been using the Discovery Centre Gaming Lab for her research concerning the... More

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

Join us at the EDC on July 18 from 1-3 p.m. for your introduction to Carleton’s electronic portfolio technology, cuPortfolio. The 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

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Blog: Math – Yours to discover

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics Now that the PC party has won majority in Ontario, one question that many Ontarians will be asking is whether Doug Ford will live up to his pre-election promise of repealing discovery math. Any discussion on the merits of discovery math is potentially contentious. There... More

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Lightboard – Illuminate your teaching

By Mathew Schatkowsky, Instructional Designer, EDC Do you have a process or a sequence that you need to illustrate for your students? Lightboard might be the answer for you. Lightboard is a large sheet of glass powered by colourful LED lights. It can be used to create short, engaging videos that showcase the instructor drawing or... More

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

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. They should direct your course, but they also guide students – they are written from the students’ perspective and include action verbs. They tell students what the course... More

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Oh What a Web We Weave! Teaching Students to Write Web-Based Class Projects

Learning to write in a variety of genres is challenging for students. Academic writing is not the same as writing for the web. Or is it? And, if it is, how can we teach students to write in a way that is scholarly and appropriate for web–based projects? Join us at the EDC on... More

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Basic Image Editing: Finding, Editing and Importing

Did you know that when you use images and content together in your teaching, student comprehension increases? Images add interest and appeal to your courses and lectures, but they can also add another layer of meaning and understanding to your content. If you are interested in integrating images into your courses and lectures, join... More

Monday, June 18, 2018

Reflections on a Choose Your Own Adventure-type experiential learning activity at the Museum of Nature

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, and Tamara Vaughan, Educational Technology Development Coordinator In a 2011 interview, one of the founders of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series, R.A. Montgomery, had this to say about experiential learning:  “Experiential learning is the most powerful way for kids, or... More

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Let’s Talk Usability, Accessibility, Inclusivity and User-Experience in Course/Program Design

On June 26 from 1-3 p.m. join us at the EDC and take part in open discussions and a practical design activity that will help you discover the secrets behind inclusive course/program design for face-to-face and web-based instruction. This session will help you identify: The misunderstood nature of usability, accessibility, inclusivity and user... More

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

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, or flip your classroom, Capture has you covered. Capture is a screen recording solution that helps facilitate the growing need for lecture and screen capture for both Mac and... More

Monday, June 11, 2018

Blog: Bundled Indigenous knowledge for the Carleton University classroom

By Kahente Horn-Miller, Assistant Professor, School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies In 2016, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada made several calls to action to address systemic racism in Canada’s language and culture, child welfare, health care, judicial, and education systems. In the recommendations for reconciliation specific... More

Monday, June 11, 2018

Psychological training, excellence, and how cuPortfolio brings it all together

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In a course about performance excellence, cuPortfolio brings perspective, reflection, and a dynamic workspace in which to express them both. In Prof. Matthew Sorley’s third-year course, Sport and Performance Psychology, students use cuPortfolio to design a psychological skills training plan. Over the course of the... More

Thursday, June 7, 2018

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. See how the Illuminate Lightboard works. Join us on June 19 from 9:30 a.m. - noon... More

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