Wednesday, May 26, 2021

HyFlex: A new teaching option for the fall

With the uncertainty around the fall 2021 and winter 2022 terms and the challenges that some international students may face attending on-campus courses, Carleton is offering instructors the option of a HyFlex teaching model beginning in September. What is HyFlex? The Hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) teaching model is intended to provide an option to... More

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Don’t miss: Welcome to My Brightspace Classroom with Peggy Hartwick

Join Teaching and Learning Services on June 16 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. for the next Welcome to My Brightspace Classroom session. Peggy Hartwick, an Instructor with the School of Linguistics and Language Studies will share her experience building and teaching a new course using Brightspace during the winter 2021 pilot. She’ll share the... More

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Carleton Ramps Up Virtual Learning Strategy with Funding from eCampusOntario

Carleton University has received approximately $800,000 in funding to support Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS). In response to a recent call out from eCampusOntario for expressions of interest, Carleton submitted 14 proposals for hybrid and online learning projects as the lead institution, of which 10 have been accepted. Carleton... More

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Blog: Creating Organization from Chaos

By Lindsay Richardson, Instructor, Department of Psychology & e-Learning Designer, EDC As instructors, one of the best pieces of advice we offer our students is to stay organized. Many of us have begun to include a Lecture 0 type module at the beginning of our courses that is meant to help students prepare for... More

Monday, May 17, 2021

Reminder to apply for the Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation 

There is still time to apply for the 2021 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation! Awarded annually to an educator who demonstrates teaching excellence and innovation across their academic career, each chair appointment is for a three-year period. The successful candidate will receive a $45,000 grant (allocated in three annual... More

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Don’t miss: Welcome to My Brightspace Classroom with Geoff Pignotta

Join Teaching and Learning Services on June 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. for the next Welcome to My Brightspace Classroom session. Geoff Pignotta, a lab coordinator and contract instructor with the Department of Earth Sciences will share his experience building and teaching a new course using Brightspace during the winter 2021 pilot. He’ll share the... More

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Register for the spring 2021 Course Design Fundamentals program

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is offering another installment of the Course Design Fundamentals program this spring, May 31 – June 14. This program addresses your course’s foundational elements, such as the learning outcomes, the assessments, and the communication and engagement strategies, so that they are aligned and provide a... More

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Prepare for the fall term with the Students as Partners Program

Applications for the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open to help Carleton instructors prepare their courses for the fall term and support their transition to Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve undergraduate students in... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

Get Started with Brightspace

Brightspace has officially replaced cuLearn as Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS). You can log in at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials to begin exploring the new interface. If you do not yet have Brightspace courses available to you, you can self-enrol in a sample course by visiting the Discover page in... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

Prepare for the fall term with the Students as Partners Program

Applications for the Students as Partners Program (SaPP) are now open to help Carleton instructors prepare their courses for the fall term and support their transition to Brightspace. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve undergraduate students in... More

Friday, May 7, 2021

Support for Summer Instructors

Teaching and Learning Services has a variety of ways to support instructors teaching this summer. Read more about each support below, or if you have any questions, please email tls@carleton.ca. Brightspace Training  TLS is hosting instructor–focused Brightspace training workshops to help you get started on Carleton’s new Learning... More

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Academic Courses Launch in Brightspace Today

To All Members of the Carleton Community, Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, launches today. Moving forward, all academic courses will be hosted in Brightspace. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the tremendous work that has been undertaken to implement the new LMS since Brightspace was... More

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David Hornsby presented eight undergraduate Carleton students with Provost Scholar Awards during a virtual event on Wednesday, May 5. Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Teaching and... More

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David Hornsby presented eight undergraduate Carleton students with Provost Scholar Awards during a virtual event on Wednesday, May 5. Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Teaching and... More

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Blog: Reducing Emails from Students with a Brightspace Course Overview

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, TLS “When is the assignment due?” “I missed class because I couldn’t find the Zoom link – where is it?” “What is my grade for the last assessment? I can’t find the gradebook” “Why can’t I see the lectures for next week yet?” Any of these questions... More

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Blog: Reducing Emails from Students with a Brightspace Course Overview

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, TLS “When is the assignment due?” “I missed class because I couldn’t find the Zoom link – where is it?” “What is my grade for the last assessment? I can’t find the gradebook” “Why can’t I see the lectures for next week yet?” Any of these questions... More

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Blog: Reducing Emails from Students with a Brightspace Course Overview

By Allie Davidson, Educational Technology Development Coordinator, TLS “When is the assignment due?” “I missed class because I couldn’t find the Zoom link – where is it?” “What is my grade for the last assessment? I can’t find the gradebook” “Why can’t I see the lectures for next week yet?” Any of these questions... More

Monday, May 3, 2021

LMS Update: Courses launch in Brightspace this week

We are only three days away from the launch of Carleton’s academic courses in Brightspace! Starting May 6, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS). Whether you have extensive experience with online platforms or this is your first time teaching with Brightspace, Teaching and Learning... More

Monday, May 3, 2021

Instructor Check-in: May

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Carleton Undergraduate students present at 2021 NCUR

On April 12-14, 2021, more than 3,400 students from post-secondary institutions around the world participated in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) to celebrate the work of undergraduate researchers. This year, ten Carleton students presented at the first-ever virtual event. With so many registrants, the experience was a... More

Monday, April 26, 2021

Register for the Brightspace Panel Showcase

Do you want to know what it’s like teaching a course in Brightspace, Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS)? Join Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) on May 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. for our second Brightspace Panel Showcase.  Four Carleton instructors will share their various experiences, lessons learned, triumphs and traps teaching... More

Monday, April 26, 2021

Summer 2021 I-CUREUS applications are now open

Have you ever wanted to conduct paid research in your program or an area of your interest? Are you looking for a way to gain hands-on experience to add value to your resume or degree? If yes, then the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program may be exactly what you’re looking... More

Monday, April 26, 2021

Summer 2021 I-CUREUS applications are now open

Do you have a student you’d like to support in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? Applications are now being accepted for a limited number of summer 2021 positions. Funded by the Discovery Centre and the faculty supervisor, the I-CUREUS program provides an opportunity for... More

Friday, April 23, 2021

Equipment Loans for Instructors and TAs

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides equipment loans to help instructors and their teaching assistants develop and teach online courses. Types of equipment available for loan include tablets, document cameras, microphones and WiFi hotspots. If you are teaching this summer and would like to borrow equipment for yourself or your... More

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Brightspace Showcase Series: Testimonials from Pilot Instructors

Wondering what it’s like teaching a course in Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L? You can now hear firsthand from your colleagues about their experiences teaching in the Brightspace pilot! The pilot launched in Winter 2021 with 27 instructors teaching 31 courses. As part of our Brightspace Showcase Series, six... More

Friday, April 16, 2021

There is still time to apply for the Carleton University Teaching Awards! 

Are you an innovative educator dedicated to teaching excellence? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is accepting applications and nominations for the following Carleton University Teaching Awards until April 30:   Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award: recognizes... More

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Do you know an American scholar with expertise in student success, critical pedagogy or experiential learning? Encourage them to apply for the Distinguished Chair in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Carleton University and Fulbright Canada have established the chair as an opportunity for extraordinary American scholars and top-tier... More

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blog: Five takeaways to ease your anxiety while transitioning to Brightspace

By: Christine Streeter, Contract Instructor, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs One year has passed since the declaration of a global pandemic and how we live, and work, has changed. With the disruption in our lives, we have had to learn many new technologies on how to engage... More

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blog: Five takeaways to ease your anxiety while transitioning to Brightspace

By: Christine Streeter, Contract Instructor, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs One year has passed since the declaration of a global pandemic and how we live, and work, has changed. With the disruption in our lives, we have had to learn many new technologies on how to engage... More

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blog: Five takeaways to ease your anxiety while transitioning to Brightspace

By: Christine Streeter, Contract Instructor, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs One year has passed since the declaration of a global pandemic and how we live, and work, has changed. With the disruption in our lives, we have had to learn many new technologies on how to engage... More

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Zoom is now an enterprise tool at Carleton

Carleton has secured an enterprise license for Zoom Pro accounts for teaching and learning purposes. This means that all instructors and teaching assistants will be provisioned with a Zoom Pro account, which can support up to 300 concurrent participants. When the enterprise version of Zoom has been integrated into Carleton’s IT environment,... More

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Luminis Course Studio shutdown

Originally adopted by Carleton in 1998, the Luminis Course Studio is a legacy tool that allowed instructors to email their class and share documents. On May 1, 2021, the Course Studio will be permanently shut down, as it cannot be updated to meet modern web security standards and is currently used very infrequently. Any... More

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

SOPI Grant: Opportunities for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022

Carleton University and University of Ottawa are pleased to offer a new round of the Shared Online Projects Initiative (SOPI), allowing online module and course development to be shared between the institutions for the upcoming Fall and Winter terms.  Through this initiative, instructors at the two institutions can apply for a grant of $8,000... More

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

LMS Update: Countdown to Course Launch

We are less than one month away from the launch of Carleton's academic courses in Brightspace! Starting May 6, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS).   Five years of course content has already been migrated to the new system – approximately 22,000 courses are ready for review in... More

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Instructor Check-in: April

We've put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month's check-in focuses... More

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