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

Monday, September 18, 2017

Making connections between class and career: Using cuPortfolio at the graduate level

By Bianca Chan, TLS staff writer You may be seeing a lot more of Carleton’s electronic portfolio system being used in courses this year. After its three-year pilot period, cuPortfolio is now fully supported campus-wide. If you’re not yet familiar with the tool, cuPortfolio is a student-centered learning tool that provides a venue for... More

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Poll Everywhere – Student Response Systems and Real-Time Testing

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics, or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems (SRS) can help you do just that! SRS allow you to create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. They can also be used to enhance or guide discussions,... More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

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

We are ALL creative, even if you can’t draw. Join us on Sept. 21 from 12-1:30 p.m. for a workshop that will explore the traits of creative people and how to foster them in ourselves and in our classrooms. Get ready to get in touch with your own creativity and leave with strategies to... More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Active Learning Instructional Methods

Students must do more than listen. They must read, write discuss and/or be engaged in solving problems. On Sept. 19, join us for a workshop from 12-1:30 p.m.that will explore teaching methods that promote active learning specific to your discipline. Don’t forget to bring your course... More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Registration for the Fall 2017 TA Training Day Is Now Open!

The full programme for the EDC's Fall 2017 TA Training Day is now available here, and registration for all sessions is now open on Carleton Central. TA Training Day is on Saturday, September 23rd, 10am-4pm, and it consists of two sets of concurrent workshops (nine in total) and two keynote addresses from award-winning faculty members.... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Fall 2017 TA Workshop Schedule Now Available!

The EDC's Fall 2017 schedule for TA Training workshops is now available, and registration for all sessions is also open on Carleton Central. The final programme for the EDC's Fall TA Training Day (Saturday, September 23rd, 10am-4pm, 2nd floor Tory Building and 1st floor Azrieli Theatre) will be available shortly, and registration via Carleton... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Teaching and Learning with Technology in the 21st Century

Teaching and learning with technology has been a norm for a long period of time. However, today’s teachers have so many technological options at their fingertips that any anxiety and confusion doesn’t come as a surprise. What is an online course? What is hybrid course? Flipped? Blended? MOOC? What needs to be considered when... More

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Trying cuLearn on for size – Getting your students engaged in digital learning

By Elspeth McCulloch, Educational Technology Development Coordinator As we ramp up to what is sure to be a very busy Fall term, getting cuLearn set up and ready to go is a priority for many of us at Carleton. Whether this is your first time using a learning management system or you are an... More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Powerful and to the Point: Tips for Designing Effective Lecture Slides

Ever wonder if your slides look good to learners? Bored with slides full of plain text? Well-designed lecture slides will deliver a great learner experience and lead to successful learning outcomes. Join us on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. - noon to learn about the principles of designing effective lecture slides to make yours... More

Monday, August 28, 2017

You’re invited to the CUOL Open House

The Carleton teaching and learning community is invited to drop by the CUOL Open House on Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whether you currently teach a web-based or classroom recorded course, or are interested in the possibility of doing so in the future, or even if you’re just curious what CUOL... More

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

cuPortfolio – What is it and why is everyone talking about it?

By Allie Davidson, EDC Educational Technology Development Coordinator In the past year, you may have heard about Carleton’s ePortfolio system, cuPortfolio. Maybe you noticed emails in your inbox about how the tool is being used across the university or maybe you heard about it from a colleague who has tried it out in their... More

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

“Ask the Instructor” – Effective Communication Strategies in cuLearn

Are you tired of answering student course-related questions via email? Are you looking for a more effective, efficient and transparent course communication strategy? Did you know you could anonymously display student questions, and make only selected Q&As visible to the whole class? Just in time for the new term, join us at the EDC... More

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Get ready for the fall term with our cuLearn sessions

Whether you are new to Carleton or a seasoned instructor looking to change up your course, cuLearn is a great tool for extending your classroom. The EDC is hosting a number of cuLearn sessions in the coming weeks to help you get the most out of Carleton’s learning management system. Introduction to cuLearn Aug.... More

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