Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Nominate a student for a 2018 3M National Student Fellowship

Every year 3M Canada invites post-secondary institutions to nominate their students for the prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship. This award honours full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their post-secondary institution and who embrace a vision of education... More

Monday, December 4, 2017

Changes being made to faculty network drives

Information Technology Services is making changes to faculty network drives. Currently, faculty have access to three drives on Carleton’s network, P: drive, G: drive and W: drive. In order to simplify things, P: and G: drives are being consolidated. Everything stored on G: drive will be moved to P: drive. What does this mean for you?... More

Friday, December 1, 2017

Using Technology to Foster Experiential Learning

Applying theory to real-world experiences is essential to enhancing students’ academic engagement. Experiential learning helps learners reflect on an experience and make connections between theories and concepts explored in class with real-life applications. On Dec. 7 from 12-1 p.m., join us at the EDC for a session that will focus on using... More

Thursday, November 30, 2017

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 sheets to the EDC main office (410 Dunton Tower) as soon as possible after their exam is done. This is to ensure that... More

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

New open-enrolment cuLearn course for instructors

Curious about some of the tools available on cuLearn but don’t have the time to attend one of our cuLearn workshops or drop-in sessions? You can still get your introduction to Carleton's learning management system. The EDC’s educational technology team has created an open-enrolment course containing some of the most popular activities on... More

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Explore the capabilities of the cuLearn gradebook

On Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. - noon, join us at the EDC as we explore the power and flexibility of the cuLearn gradebook. You will setup your gradebook and explore gradebook options, including setting up categories, exporting/importing grades, setting default grades and communicating grades. The session will focus on a variety of topics,... More

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio

On Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. - noon, join us 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 portion of the session,... More

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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, November 21, 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

Monday, November 20, 2017

ePortfolios helping ESLA students learn the process of learning

By Emily Cook, TLS Staff Writer In English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes, students now have the ability to better understand the process of learning itself, thanks to Carleton’s electronic portfolio system, cuPortfolio. Instructors in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, Peggy Hartwick and Julie McCarroll (Lepine), began... More

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

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