Friday, September 9, 2016

Unpaid work placement requirements

A message from Suzanne Blanchard, Vice-President (Students and Enrolment) As part of their university experience, students can participate in external experiential learning opportunities. These may include – but are not limited to – internships, work terms, practicums, mentored entrepreneurial opportunities and service learning in volunteer... More

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Discover how to foster active engagement in Carleton’s new Active Learning Classrooms

Discover how to create educational experiences that not only promote, but foster active engagement in our new Active Learning Classrooms. Join us on September 16 in room 431 Tory Building (Carleton’s new “low-tech” Active Learning Classroom) for a workshop that will let you experience this new learning environment from a student perspective... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

TA and grad student programming this fall

Let your TAs and graduate students know about all of the opportunities for pedagogical development that the EDC has to offer. This fall, there are a host of options for TA training, including live workshops and teaching talks, online and blended workshops, and more. Don’t forget about TA Training Day on Saturday, Sept. 17,... More

Monday, September 5, 2016

cuLearn has been upgraded

Over the weekend cuLearn received its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.8.7 to version 3.1.1. The annual upgrades are a means of continually improving the system. The overall look and feel is very similar to the previous version, however there are significant improvements to the gradebook and the overall system performance, including:... More

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Fall 2016 TA Training Day

The full programme for the EDC's Fall 2016 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 17th, 10am-4pm, and it consists of two sets of concurrent workshops (eight in total), two keynote addresses from award-winning faculty members,... More

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Try Our New Online Workshop, “An Introduction to cuLearn”!

Just in time for the Fall 2016 term, the EDC has launched a new, fully online workshop entitled "An Introduction to cuLearn."  While every TA assignment is unique, most TAs at Carleton University are required to have some interaction with cuLearn, whether in the form of emailing students, sending out announcements, overseeing student discussions,... More

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Fall 2016 TA Workshop Schedule Now Available!

The EDC's Fall 2016 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 17th, 10am-4pm, 2nd floor Tory Building) will be available shortly, and registration via Carleton Central for all TA Training... More

Thursday, September 1, 2016

New features coming to cuLearn

On Saturday, September 3, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.8.7 to version 3.1.1. The annual upgrades are a means of continually improving the system. The overall look and feel will be very similar to the current version, however there will be significant improvements to the gradebook and the... More

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Top Secrets of Creating and Managing Effective Group Discussions

Group discussion is a powerful mechanism for active learning. In group discussion, learning is shared and participating learners benefit a lot. Organizing an effective structure for group discussions and inspiring learners’ active involvement are perennial challenges faced by instructors in various instructional settings. On Sept. 12, join us... More

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Electronic Classroom reminders for the start of the term

Electronic classroom code Carleton has over 150 classrooms equipped with at least a computer and projection (either a data projector or a large LCD panel). In order to use these rooms, you'll need to obtain a key from Classroom Technology Support (CTS) in room D283 Loeb to unlock the teaching console. We can also... More

Monday, August 29, 2016

New features coming to cuLearn

On Saturday, September 3, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.8.7 to version 3.1.1. The annual upgrades are a means of continually improving the system. The overall look and feel will be very similar to the current version, however there will be significant improvements to the gradebook and the... More

Friday, August 26, 2016

Online Education: Assessment Strategies, Exam Delivery and Invigilation

On Thursday, Sept. 1, don’t miss your chance to catch up on all the latest in online learning at Carleton and find out what’s in store for the future of blended and online learning at the university. Brought to you by Carleton University OnLine, in partnership with the rest of Teaching and Learning Services,... More

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Registration now open for our Certificate in University Teaching

Register today for the chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M national teaching fellow Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to instruction. The 10-session program features a microteaching component and explores topics such as... More

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Blog: Flexible evaluation

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics As a new academic year is about to begin, many instructors are in the process of drafting course outlines. When I was a student, I always went straight to the evaluation scheme as soon as I received a course outline. I suspect that many... More

Friday, August 19, 2016

Enhancements coming to cuLearn in September

On Saturday, September 3, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.8.7 to version 3.1.1. The annual upgrades are a means of continually improving the system. The overall look and feel will be very similar to the current version, however there will be significant improvements to the gradebook and the... More

Friday, August 19, 2016

Enhancements coming to cuLearn in September

On Saturday, September 3, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.8.7 to version 3.1.1. The annual upgrades are a means of continually improving the system. The overall look and feel will be very similar to the current version, however there will be significant improvements to the gradebook and the... More

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Blog: Can we take anything from the success of PokémonGo into teaching and learning?

By Claudia Buttera, Lab Coordinator, Department of Biology If you haven’t already heard of the absolute craze that is PokémonGo, here’s a brief overview from a non-gamer. The first Pokémon games launched in 1996 and were designed for Nintendo handhelds. The game is based on capturing, training, battling and trading virtual fictional... More

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Blog: Can we take anything from the success of PokémonGo into teaching and learning?

By Claudia Buttera, Lab Coordinator, Department of Biology If you haven’t already heard of the absolute craze that is PokémonGo, here’s a brief overview from a non-gamer. The first Pokémon games launched in 1996 and were designed for Nintendo handhelds. The game is based on capturing, training, battling and trading virtual fictional... More

Monday, August 15, 2016

Teaching as performance: Bringing African culture to the classroom

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer For Professor Nduka Otiono, the classroom is not a space for teachers to talk at students; it’s a space for oral performers. Otiono grew up in Nigeria, where he says theatre is transactional with lots of audience participation, and that’s how he likes to structure his courses. “I... More

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Organizing the teaching year

Are there parts of your teaching that are less organized and efficient than you’d like? Do you have systems for dealing with student emails, monitoring deadlines and extensions, or recording all the great ideas you want to implement next year? Join Prof. Jim Davies and Teaching and Learning Services for the first Welcome to... More

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Blog: High-stake final exams: To give or not to give

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics In some countries, graduation from a degree program requires passing a number of high-stake exams. Examples of high-stake exams include the SAT, International Baccalaureate exams, and many licensure exams. Music exams administered by the Royal Conservatory of Music are also... More

Friday, July 29, 2016

Registration for “Preparing to Teach” is Now Open!

Registration for the Fall 2016 cohort of our certificate program "Preparing to Teach" is now open! To access the program description and the registration form, please click here. The number of seats for the program is limited, so register... More

Friday, July 29, 2016

Integrating cuPortfolio into your course

Thinking about using cuPortfolio in a course this year? Join us at the EDC on August 10 from 12-1 p.m. for a session on all things cuPortfolio. 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... More

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Welcome to My Classroom!

Welcome to My Classroom is a highly interactive workshop series that aims to connect faculty, instructors and contract instructors on subjects related to teaching and learning, as well as the administrative component of managing students, TAs and the classroom. Starting August 2016, join us at the EDC on the final Friday of every month... More

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Blog: Should professors assign their own work?

By Mira Sucharov, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Summer typically means the time to design fall course syllabi. In deciding which readings to include, should professors assign their own work? In the case of required books for purchase, there is the potential conflict of interest owing to the instructor profiting (however... More

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Learn how to make your multiple-choice assessments effective

Which of the following is a sign that you’re NOT young anymore? You choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy. You play connect the dots on your liver spots. Getting the mail is one of the highlights of your day. You sprinkle tenderizer on your applesauce. You look both ways before crossing... More

Monday, July 25, 2016

Active Learning Classroom Webpage

Carleton now boasts two Active Learning Classrooms, and IMS has recently deployed a dedicated webpage for you to learn more about these exciting new learning spaces. With information on the state of the art technology in the rooms, as well as several images and floorplans which allow you to preview the learning space, and... More

Monday, July 18, 2016

Bringing research to the classroom: Spotlight on Martin Geiger

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer In one of Prof. Martin Geiger’s classes you might find yourself learning from emerging researchers via Skype, or peer-reviewing more senior students’ papers. But whatever you do, it all comes back to research. Geiger joined Carleton’s Department of Political Science and Institute of European, Russian, and... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Blog: An unexpected advantage of the summer term

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics Exams aren’t always popular among students (are they ever?). However, in a large math class, exams and tests are almost inevitable to ensure consistency in the assessment of students. In a previous blog article, I wrote about testing prerequisite knowledge at the... More

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Contract Instructor Orientation Fall 2016

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Thursday, August 18. Whether you are a new contract instructor looking for a first-time orientation or a returning contract instructor looking for a refresher on university policies about teaching and... More

Monday, July 11, 2016

Becoming comfortable with discomfort: Spotlight on Kenta Asakura

By Cassandra Hendry, TLS staff writer In Prof. Kenta Asakura’s classroom, it’s not unusual to see a local actor milling about, getting ready for a performance. From the outside, it may seem that theatre class is about to begin. In reality, Asakura and the actors he works with are preparing for a second-year master’s... More

Friday, July 8, 2016

Carleton profs read their own reviews on Rate My Professors

Teaching evaluations can often be a sensitive topic for professors. While some students provide informative, constructive or positive feedback, others will inevitably offer criticism that can be quite harsh. With the rise of social media and websites like ratemyprofessors.com, informal feedback is now widely available for everyone to see. Students... More

Thursday, July 7, 2016

New Faculty Orientation 2016

All new faculty members at Carleton are invited to join the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and the rest of Teaching and Learning Services (Carleton University OnLine, the Educational Development Centre and Instructional Media Services) at our New Faculty Orientation. It’s a great chance to become more comfortable... More

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Teaching award winners honoured at luncheon

Dr. Peter Ricketts, Carleton’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Dr. Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), celebrated the 2016 Carleton University Teaching Award winners at a private luncheon at Baker’s Grill on Monday, July 4. New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award winners Michael Hilderbrand (Department of... More

Monday, July 4, 2016

It’s in the application: Teaching biochemistry in a tangible way

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer How do you keep students awake in an evening course? Sometimes all it takes is a simple combination of a football, camera phone and laser pointer. Christopher Dieni is a contract instructor with Carleton’s Institute of Biochemistry and a research assistant in the Storey Lab. This year, he... More

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