Wednesday, January 4, 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, 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

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Blog: Who is teaching whom?

By Claudia Buttera, Lab Coordinator, Department of Biology In the nearly 29 years that I’ve been a lab coordinator in the biology department, more than 6,000 students have sat, worked and learned in my labs. I have learned everyone’s name, gotten to know most of them, and for many years afterward, can even remember... More

Monday, December 26, 2016

Student perspectives on learning spaces at Carleton

By Lauren Sproule, TLS Freelance Writer For the students of Carleton University, it comes down to subject matter. All classroom set-ups serve a purpose, whether they are lecture style or an informal in-the-round tutorial. Conducting a lecture with little class participation in a large hall introduces students to an idea, but for fourth-year civil... More

Friday, December 23, 2016

Winter 2017 TA Training Offerings

The EDC's TA Training offerings for the Winter 2017 term are now fully viewable and open for registration! Our new Events page provides a complete overview of all our workshops and sessions, but you can view the list of regular workshops here (all in 422 DT) and the full program for our TA Training Day... More

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Blog: Educators outside of the classroom

By Stephanie Vennard, Residence Manager – Russell, Grenville, and Prescott Houses When we think about educators, most people automatically think about teachers or professors - people who do formal classroom teaching. They impart academic knowledge onto our students and help them achieve their career aspirations. That being said, we often forget... More

Monday, December 19, 2016

Reminder: Scantron processing this month

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, December 14, 2016

Blog: End-of-term cuLearn checklist

By Tamara Vaughan, Educational Technology Assistant, EDC The end of the term is always busy: you’re calculating, finalizing and submitting grades, meeting with your TAs one last time and making grade changes when necessary. After the course ends, however, what happens to your course on cuLearn? From a technological perspective, how do you... More

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Winter 2017 Contract Instructor Orientation

Please note: This event has been cancelled. If you are teaching at Carleton for the first time, please contact us at edc@carleton.ca to schedule a consultation. The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Thursday, January 5. Whether you are a... More

Thursday, December 8, 2016

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, December 7, 2016

Blog: Professors and mental health: An untapped resource

By Mira Sucharov, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science With general increasing awareness around mental health issues, professors may have more of a role to play than they realize. While we may not be therapists or physicians, we may be well positioned to support our students not only intellectually, but emotionally too. Since the... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Blog: Nurturing an Environment for Engagement: Inclusive Teaching Practice and its Challenges for Teaching Assistants

By: Megan Graham “If a child can't learn the way we teach, perhaps we should teach the way they learn.” - Ignacio Estrada “Tell me and I’ll forget. Teach me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll learn.” - Ben Franklin Inclusive teaching practices are vital at every level of education. The above quotations speak... More

Monday, December 5, 2016

Mini-Conference on Community Engagement in Research and Teaching

Carleton’s Committee on Community Engaged Pedagogy, with the support of the EDC and the Discovery Centre, will be hosting a Mini-Conference on Community Engagement in Research and Teaching on Thursday, Dec. 15. Carleton researchers and students work with organizations in communities both near and far to help solve real-world problems. Community... More

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Taking Stock…again: Transforming teaching and learning in higher education

On Thursday, Dec. 8, join keynote speaker Dr. Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President (Teaching & Learning), for a teaching colloquium and poster session. Dr. Mighty's presentation will reflect on the context in which universities exist in the 21st century and identify some of the pressures for change that currently face them. These include the... More

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Blog: Stupid is as stupid does – Critically considering tests of intelligence on reality television is a pedagogical win

By Rebecca Bromwich, Instructor, Department of Law and Legal Studies No, I’m not “Canada’s Smartest Person,” as measured by the tests offered on reality TV, and the demonstration of that on national network television offers a wonderful teachable moment. This fall, I was nominated to go on CBC’s reality TV gameshow Canada’s Smartest... More

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Capture down due to network issues

Capture is down due to the network issues experienced at Carleton today. At this time, we don't have an estimate of when the service will be back up and running. We will provide any updates as they become... More

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Blog: Stupid is as stupid does – Critically considering tests of intelligence on reality television is a pedagogical win

By Rebecca Bromwich, Instructor, Department of Law and Legal Studies No, I’m not “Canada’s Smartest Person,” as measured by the tests offered on reality TV, and the demonstration of that on national network television offers a wonderful teachable moment. This fall, I was nominated to go on CBC’s reality TV gameshow Canada’s Smartest... More

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Classroom computers remain operational despite network issues

Network issues are currently impacting a number of services at Carleton, including access to network drives and email. However, as of now, classroom computers remain unaffected and are fully operational. Classrooms are functioning as normal. We will provide any further updates as they come... More

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

If you could build the ideal science lab TA, what would they be like?

In an undergraduate science lab, teaching assistants are the direct point of contact for learning support for students, and as such they can have an immediate and significant impact on the student learning experience. If you could build the ideal science laboratory TA, what qualities and skills would they have? How and where could... More

Friday, November 25, 2016

Windows 10 rollout to electronic classrooms

IMS, in tandem with CCS, will begin migrating electronic classroom computers from the Windows 7 platform to Windows 10 after classes end in December. If you are teaching in an electronic classroom in the new year, there will be a slight change to the desktop environment residing on the computers inside the teaching consoles.... More

Friday, November 25, 2016

Call for proposals: Community-Academic Expo (75th anniversary)

Carleton Connects: Building and Celebrating Community Partnerships is a three day community-academic expo celebrating the 75th anniversary of Carleton University by showcasing our rich history of community partnerships. The expo program committee invites proposals for discussion panels, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, performances, and/or... More

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Blog: To lecture is to inspire

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics These days, “lecturing” has been receiving a bad rap; a lecturer who lectures in the traditional sense is often referred to as a “sage on the stage.” The standard argument against the traditional lecture is that it is an outdated mode for information transfer.... More

Monday, November 21, 2016

Take advantage of cuLearn drop-in sessions this December

With exams and the winter term right around the corner, now is the time to drop by the EDC to learn some cuLearn basics or for a refresher. We'll be holding four cuLearn drop-ins throughout the month of December to help you do just that! No registration is required and people will be helped on... More

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Blog: Using BigBlueButton to engage your students is easier and more powerful than ever

By Elspeth McCulloch, EDC Educational Technology Development Coordinator Have you thought about incorporating BigBlueButton (BBB) into your course? BigBlueButton is a synchronous web conferencing tool that allows instructors and TAs to host live online presentations, seminars, office hours and meetings from cuLearn. The technology is feature... More

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Apply Now to NCUR 2017

Each year the Office of the Provost and Vice President (Academic) through the Discovery Centre sends a handful of students to represent the Carleton and Canada at the US National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This year's conference in Memphis, Tennessee from April 6-8, 2017. Students who apply through the Discovery Centre are considered... More

Monday, November 14, 2016

River Building renamed Richcraft Hall

Thanks to a substantial donation by one of Ottawa’s largest and most prominent real estate companies, Carleton’s River Building will now be called Richcraft Hall. In addition, the large 400-seat theatre within the building will be renamed the Singhal Family Theatre to honor the family behind the donation. IMS is currently in the process... More

Friday, November 11, 2016

Tech Corner: Drone Light Show

Intel has been using unmanned, miniature drones to put on dazzling lightshows around the world.  They recently launched 500 drones into the sky, breaking their previous record of 100.  Controlled by software running on a laptop, by a single user, InAVate On The Net talks more about the visually stunning result, including a short... More

Friday, November 11, 2016

Become a TA for the EDC!

The EDC is looking to hire a Teaching Assistant (130 hours) in a service role for the Winter 2017 term. The position will involve providing support for the EDC’s TA-related initiatives, including TA Training and the TA Mentor Program. The candidate will help the EDC to fulfill its obligation to track attendance hours for... More

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning call for applications

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 2017 Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! The award, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Brightspace, recognizes innovative... More

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Election Day in Ogdensburg

Nineteen students from Carleton's Masters of Journalism program ventured into St. Lawrence County on November 8th to capture stories and report on events as this years' historic election unfolded. To read their stories and share their observations please visit the website created for the... More

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Blog: The month of “Novemblah”

By Claudia Buttera, Lab Coordinator, Department of Biology November can be a tough month to get through. It is dark when I get up in the morning, and it’s getting darker and darker when I leave campus to head home. I look out my window to see that strong northerly winds and drenching rains... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

How to write an effective course outline

In spite of spending time and energy crafting the perfect course outline, it can seem as though the majority of students never bother to read them. But is it really written for them? On November 25, join your colleagues as part of the Welcome to My Classroom series for a discussion on how to... More

Monday, November 7, 2016

Going beyond biology: Spotlight on Claudia Buttera

By Cassandra Hendry, TLS Staff Writer For the 2016 winner of Carleton’s Excellence in Learning Support Award, you would expect a strong dedication to student learning, and that’s exactly what Claudia Buttera brings to the table. Buttera, who is a lab co-ordinator with the Department of Biology, is intimately familiar with excellence; in 2014,... More

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Discover how to integrate cuPortfolio into your course

Thinking about using cuPortfolio in a course this year? Whether you are considering using the technology for the first time or are looking for ideas on how to refresh your existing ePortfolio assignment, this session is for you! Join us on Nov. 17 from 1-2 p.m. as we explore the benefits and challenges of... More

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Blog: Reassessing Assessment

By: Melissa Pullara After years of being students ourselves, many Teaching Assistants (TAs) have likely become well-acquainted with the fact that not all students learn the same way. Many of us, too, have likely been subject to various forms of categorization: my grade ten Careers class, for instance, required us to take an aptitude... More

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Registration now open for our Certificate in Blended and Online Teaching

Are you a faculty member or contract instructor looking to develop your skills and build your confidence to teach blended and online courses? Now is the time to take advantage of the EDC’s Certificate in Blended and Online Teaching, the first program of its kind in Ontario. Over 10 sessions you’ll learn how to:... More

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