Monday, November 20, 2017

Nominate a teaching assistant for a 2017-18 Outstanding TA Award

If you’ve worked with a great TA this year (Fall 2017 – Winter 2018), why not take a few minutes to acknowledge their hard work by nominating them for an Outstanding TA Award? On top of the various awards that many departments offer, the EDC also offers up to five university-wide award per year.... More

Friday, November 10, 2017

Tips for Building Accessibility into Word Documents

By Kim Loenhart, Educational Technology Support, EDC Many instructors and TAs upload Word documents in cuLearn to provide instructions to students for assignments or lessons. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, requires instructors to ensure that documents are written to prevent barriers to access for people with... More

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

2016-2017 Provost Scholar Awards

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement honours exemplary undergraduate students with the Provost Scholars Award each spring.  The students are nominated by their faculties for excellence in one of the four pillars of the Discovery Centre: undergraduate... More

Monday, November 6, 2017

Engaging students in large classes

By Stephanie Vizi, TLS feature writer Students fill the seats of Southam Hall’s 444-seat Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton’s largest lecture hall. The professor stands at the front competing with social media, cell phones and limitless apps for the attention of these media-savvy students. Teaching large classes poses many challenges, both inside... More

Monday, October 30, 2017

Carleton University Group Named SHAD Innovators of the Year

Carleton University’s SHAD group of high school students devised an innovative solution to fight climate change and lower bills, besting 800 students to dominate the John Dobson Entrepreneurship Cup—the first time one team scored so well in the history of the Waterloo, Ont.-based enrichment and entrepreneurship program. Held each October to... More

Friday, October 27, 2017

Nominate a Teaching Assistant for a 2017-2018 Outstanding TA Award!

If you’ve been taught by or worked with a great TA this year (Fall 2017 – Winter 2018), why not take a few minutes to acknowledge their hard work by nominating them for an Outstanding TA Award? On top of the various awards that many departments offer, the EDC also offers up to five university-wide award per... More

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Motivating Students in Online and Blended Learning Environments

How do you gauge the motivational state of your students? Are there similarities between courses in which students report higher levels of motivation? Join us at the EDC on Nov. 7 from 12-1 p.m. as we will look for the answers to these questions in motivational frameworks, such as the Theory of Flow and... More

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Enhance the student learning experience with cuPortfolio

Instructors at Carleton have a new way to enhance the learning experience for their students. This summer, Carleton officially adopted cuPortfolio as the university’s electronic portfolio system, making it available to all students, staff and instructors. cuPortfolio is an online learning tool that students can use to record and showcase their... More

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Getting to Know Instructional Designers: Who We Are and What We Can Do for You

Planning to work on your first online course or looking for emerging teaching strategies? Instructional designers are here to help! On Nov. 1 from 12-1 p.m., come to the EDC and get to know our instructional designers and find out what services are available for supporting your course development. By the end of the... More

Friday, October 20, 2017

Fostering Creativity in Ourselves and in our Classrooms – The Creative Process

Is there a creative process? Yes! On Oct. 26 from 12-1:30 p.m., come to the EDC and discover your creative process. You’ll learn specific processes, including Six Thinking Hats and SCAMPER. Get ready to get in touch with your own creativity and leave with strategies to use in your classroom. Space is limited, so... More

Thursday, October 19, 2017

cuLearn Assignments, Rubrics and Feedback

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 at the EDC on Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m. for a hands-on workshop that will give you the opportunity to explore different types of assignments... More

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Webinar: Faculty Voices – Stories and Lessons for Improving your Community-Campus Engagement Partnership

The  Carleton-based Community-First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE) research partnership is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, October 25 from 2-3 p.m. directed at instructors who participate in community-campus partnerships for teaching, research and more (or who are interested in doing so). The webinar/roundtable will be chaired by... More

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Upcoming cuLearn drop-in session

On Oct. 23, drop by the EDC between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to work on your cuLearn course with an educational technology consultant nearby who can answer questions and help with course preparation. No registration is required. Stay for the whole session or drop by for some quick help. If this time doesn’t... More

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Instructional Design Tricks for Preventing Cheating in Online/Blended Courses

The rise of online education provides new opportunities for students to learn, but also opens new opportunities for them to cheat. While there is no single guaranteed method to eliminate cheating in both offline and online courses, instructors can protect academic integrity without having to proctor online tests and exams. Join the EDC on... More

Monday, October 16, 2017

Blog: Ed tech tips for better instructional videos

By Kim Loenhart, Educational Technology Support, EDC Did you know that all Carleton instructors and TAs have access to software that allows you to create lecture recordings and/or screencasts on video? Capture (TechSmith Relay) is available to download for free and is installed on every classroom computer on campus. Lecture recordings provide a... More

Friday, October 13, 2017

Get your introduction to Open Educational Resources and eTexts

Join us at the EDC on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. - noon for a hands-on workshop that will lead you through the process of planning to use Open Educational Resources (OERs) and eTexts in your classes and research. You’ll discover what types of OERs and eTexts exist, how to search and find OERs,... More

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Experiential learning practices in the classroom

Experiential learning is a high-impact practice that can be used in all disciplines. It fosters student engagement in the learning process through collaborative experiences and critical reflective practices. Join the EDC on Oct. 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. for a workshop that will focus on practical examples of experiential learning in the classroom... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Apply for a 2018 Carleton achievement award or grant

Get your application ready for the Carleton University Achievement Awards. There are four award categories and one grant currently open for applications: the Teaching Achievement Awards (TAA), the Professional Achievement Awards (PAA), the Contract Instructor Teaching Awards (CITA), the Research Achievement Awards (RAA) and the Contract... More

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

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, 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

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Carleton Political Science Professor Wins Prestigious Provincial Teaching Award

By Ellen Tsaprailis Carleton University Political Science Prof. Mira Sucharov has won an Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award in recognition of her excellence in teaching. It’s the highest honour that a university educator can receive in Ontario. Sucharov is well-known on campus for her “whole... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

PowerPoint Fundamentals for Instructors

Microsoft PowerPoint is a useful pedagogical tool that encourages student learning. Join us on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. - noon for an introductory session that will provide a hands-on experience for instructors to create more effective PowerPoint slides for classroom and online use. Considering technological aspects, we will focus on creating... More

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Midterm Feedback: Collection, Reflection, Action

With the mid­point of the term fast approaching, this is great time to use cuLearn to get midterm feedback from your students. You can use this feedback as a way to gauge student perspectives of your course, and to find out how and what students are learning. On Oct. 11 from 1-3 p.m., join... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Creating Effective and Attractive cuLearn Course Sites

Join us at the EDC on Oct. 10 from 12-1 p.m. as we share suggestions for developing a more streamlined cuLearn course page site that is easy to navigate, maintain and update from term to term. Although every course is given a cuLearn site, we rarely get to view sites other than our own.... More

Monday, October 2, 2017

New teaching resources page for instructors

Finding the resources and support you need for teaching and learning just got easier. The EDC has launched a new teaching resources page that features a searchable database on a variety of topics including: administrative pedagogy teaching tips and tools teaching with technology course design high-impact practices It also includes information for... More

Monday, October 2, 2017

Take advantage of teaching with technology workshops at the Language Resource Room

Carleton’s Language Resource Room is offering a number of teaching with technology workshops this term open to all faculty members and contract instructors. The sessions cover a variety of topics including creating and sharing video and audio, adding Quizlet to cuLearn, and a BigBlueButton brainstorm session. For the full list of sessions and to... More

Friday, September 29, 2017

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 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 us at... More

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Carleton community expo postponed

The 75th Anniversary Carleton Community-Academic Expo scheduled for October 13 to 14, 2017 has been postponed. Stay tuned for further... More

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Poll Everywhere in the Classroom

Join the EDC and Andrew Robinson, a contract instructor in the Department of Physics, as he discusses his experiences using student response systems over the past decade to test student comprehension of topics, encourage peer-interaction, and check teaching effectiveness. You’ll also have the chance to experience Poll Everywhere (a web-based... More

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

EDC Wraps Up Another Successful TA Training Day!

The EDC’s Fall 2017 TA Training Day event on September 23 saw approximately 400 TAs take part in 11 unique training sessions aimed at their personal and professional development. We were especially privileged to hear keynote addresses from award-winning faculty members Dr. Veronic Bezaire (Department of Chemistry / Food Sciences) and Dr. Nduka... More

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Blog: The new and improved BigBlueButton

By Elspeth McCulloch, EDC Educational Technology Development Coordinator BigBlueButton is a tool that you can use for student conferences, office hours, exam review and presentations. But if you thought you knew BigBlueButton, it might be time to take another look. The recent updates improve the interface, functionality and overall user... More

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Migrating Live Lectures into Online Environments

Join us at the EDC on Oct. 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. as we explore online teaching and learning challenges that require a different pedagogy in lesson planning, including storyboarding, modular content and strategies for student engagement. You’ll also have an opportunity to try building a simple lesson in cuLearn. This session is intended for... More

Monday, September 25, 2017

Attendance is valuable for context, not content

By Lauren Sproule, TLS staff writer Long-running staples of the education system include tests, raising one’s hand to ask a question, and taking attendance. From elementary school through to high school, attendance was mandatory. But in the world of post-secondary education, it is often encouraged, but not necessarily required depending on both... More

Thursday, September 21, 2017

BigBlueButton – Online Classes and Virtual Office Hours

BigBlueButton is a web conferencing tool that allows for synchronous teaching and learning at a distance, whether you want to hold online office hours, have an exam review or host a guest speaker. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to try out a whole new style of hybrid teaching, whether or not you have... More

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

New Workshop Added to TA Training Day Schedule!

Stuck on a waiting list for a session on TA Training Day? The EDC has you covered! We have just added a new (EDC-credited) workshop to the TA Training Day schedule. You can find the details about the day (including the full program) here, and you can register for the session on Carleton... More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Top Secrets of Creating and Managing Effective Group Discussions

Group discussion is a powerful mechanism for active learning. However, organizing an effective structure for group discussions and inspiring learners’ active involvement are perennial challenges faced by instructors in various instructional settings. Join us on Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. as we explore the why, the how and the key features of... More

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