Friday, December 22, 2017

Winter 2018 TA Workshop Schedule Now Available!

The EDC’s Winter 2018 schedule for TA Training workshops is now available, and registration for all sessions is open on Carleton Central. The final programme for the EDC’s Fall TA Training Day (Saturday, January 20th, 10am-4pm, 3rd floor of Richcraft Hall) is also available on our website, and registration via Carleton Central for all TA... More

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Get ready for the winter 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, Jan. 4 from 4:30-9 p.m. for our winter 2018 Contract Instructor Orientation to get the answers... More

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Take advantage of cuLearn drop-in sessions in January

With the winter term right around the corner, we've scheduled two drop-in sessions in early January to help you with some cuLearn basics or for a refresher. January 4, 2-4 p.m. January 9, 1-3 p.m. Both sessions take place in room 422 Dunton Tower. These drop-in sessions provide an opportunity for you to work... More

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Reminder: Scantron processing in December

Instructors using Scantron are reminded to please drop off your sheets to the EDC main office (410 Dunton Tower) as soon as possible after your exam is done to ensure that they are processed in a timely manner. In an effort to provide more flexibility for drop-offs, we have extended our hours this week. We will be... More

Monday, December 18, 2017

Registration for the Winter 2018 TA Training Day Is Now Open!

The full programme for the EDC's Winter 2018 TA Training Day is now available here, and registration for all sessions is now open on Carleton Central. TA Training Day is on Saturday, January 20th, 10am-4pm, and it consists of two sets of concurrent workshops (eight in total) and two keynote addresses from award-winning faculty members.... More

Friday, December 15, 2017

Changes to Faculty G: Drive Access in Classrooms

Over the Christmas holidays, ITS will be implementing a change to faculty network drive space and deactivating the G: drive.  All data and file structure will be maintained and transferred over to your P: drive, which will continue to be available on classroom computers.  Once complete, all original data can be found in a... More

Thursday, December 14, 2017

cuLearn Drop-In Session

On Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. - noon, drop by the EDC 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 work... More

Monday, December 11, 2017

D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning call for nominations

Do you take an innovative approach to your teaching, whether it’s through your course design, assessment methods or use of technologies? Then apply for a 2018 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! The award, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Desire2Learn, recognizes innovative approaches... More

Thursday, December 7, 2017

New online help centre for classroom technology

Figuring out how to use classroom technology just got easier. IMS has officially launched a new online help centre to provide you with the information and resources you need to teach in the classrooms around campus. The help centre puts the answers to your classroom technology questions at your fingertips in a self-paced format.... More

Thursday, December 7, 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 Dec. 14 from 1-3 p.m. for a hands-on workshop that will give you the opportunity to explore different types of assignments... More

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Coming soon: AMX passcode removal

Access to classroom equipment is about to get easier! In order to better serve instructors, IMS has decided to remove the AMX passcode from classrooms. This will allow instructors to launch AMX touch panels, and turn on projectors, without the need of the four-digit passcode previously required. This new change, which will be in... More

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Registration now open for the Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) winter cohort

Missed your chance to join our CUT program in the fall? Not to worry - by popular demand, we're bringing the program back for the winter term! Over 11 sessions, you'll develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow, Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe... More

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

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