Thursday, December 17, 2015

Blog: Carleton makes great strides in exam invigilation

By Nestor B. Querido, Supervisor, CUOL A biometric screening. A passport/ID scanner. A body-scanning device. These are some of the testing tools being used at the Carleton University Testing Centre (CUTC) for high profile exams, such as the MCAT. CUOL has come a long way since we began facilitating exams 36 years ago. Last... More

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Blog: English 4115: Vivat Crescat Floreat

By Hugh Reid, Adjunct Research Professor, Department of English Language and Literature My first blog about English 4115, Culture and the Text, (but which I refer to as my ‘Rare Books’ course) was about the excitement students feel when handling 200-year-old books and trying to solve the mysteries of their materiality contained therein. The... More

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Student Response Systems and Real-Time Testing: TurningPoint and Poll Everywhere

Looking for ways to assess students’ understanding, survey opinions on controversial topics, or engage students during a lecture? Student response systems allow you to create planned or spontaneous surveys and immediately visualize student responses. They can also be used to enhance or guide discussions, track participation, facilitate live... More

Monday, December 14, 2015

Contract Instructor Orientation – Winter 2016

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Thursday, January 7 from 5:30-9 p.m. in room 2017 Dunton Tower. Whether you are a new contract instructor looking for a first-time orientation or a returning contract instructor looking for a refresher... More

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Tech Corner: Customize your shoes using embedded HD displays

New York-based company ShiftWear has developed a way to manufacture shoes with built-in HD displays, allowing wearers to customize their appearance and even include animated content. InAVate on the Net expands on this innovative way AV has been integrated into creative... More

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Blog: The cure against the plague of plagiarism

By Olga Makinina, Contract Instructor, School of Linguistics and Language Studies It is this time of the term when course papers are due, and most of our students desperately cram through the night for the deadline. It is no wonder that even the best of them tend to be less careful. It might be... More

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Important message about Scantron processing

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

Monday, December 7, 2015

Apply for a Brightspace Innovation Award

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 2016 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

Monday, December 7, 2015

Personal connection in the classroom: Spotlight on Simon Power

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer Walking into one of Professor Simon Power’s classrooms, you won’t find tablets or a touch screen, but you may just find a minimum of three blackboards. Professors don’t need anything more than words and some chalk to engage students, he says, as long as they’re good teachers themselves.... More

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Curriculum and Climate Change Roundtable

Join the Carleton Climate Commons Working Group for a Climate Change and Curriculum Roundtable on Friday, Dec. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Loeb A410. The roundtable will explore a variety of questions, including: How does your research resonate with your teaching in relation to climate change? What difficulties does teaching climate change pose? How do... More

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Blog: Reflections of a new sign language contract instructor – Part 2

By Jessica Lynch, Contract Instructor, School of Linguistics and Language Studies Part 2: The first weeks Walking into the classroom on the first day of class was intense. It was the first time teaching my own class, and I was both excited and nervous. I had prepared and practiced my lecture, created a presentation... More

Friday, November 27, 2015

Classroom Survey

IMS is looking for feedback from faculty and contract instructors on your experiences teaching in electronic classrooms this past term. We've created a short online survey to collect your feedback. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Submissions received before noon on Friday, December 18 will be entered into a draw... More

Friday, November 27, 2015

Help IMS improve Carleton’s electronic classrooms

IMS is looking for feedback from faculty and contract instructors on your experiences teaching in electronic classrooms this past term. We've created a short online survey to collect your feedback. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Submissions received before noon on Friday, December 18 will be entered into a draw... More

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Tech Corner: Volkswagen staff now using 3D smart glasses during production

After a three-month pilot, the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is rolling out 3D smart glasses to assembly workers.  InAVate On The Net explains how this innovative technology is allowing employees to work hands-free, while improving logistical... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Register for OpenCon Ottawa 2015

Mark your calendars on Dec. 4 for OpenCon 2015 Ottawa. OpenCon is a conference on open access, open education and open data. Carleton is hosting a satellite event on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Discovery Centre Multi-Media Lab (482 MacOdrum Library) to bring the conference to you! Join us... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Blog: Be Less Helpful?

By Kevin Cheung, Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics In this day and age, improving student retention is among the most important priorities of many universities in Canada. Never have there been so many forms of student assistance available on campuses everywhere. For example, at Carleton alone, there are the campus-wide... More

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Campus Master Plan review: Give us your feedback

The Campus Master Plan sets the parameters, policies and directions for the physical development of the campus – its buildings, landscapes, movement systems and general infrastructure. The Campus Master Plan is reviewed every five years and it’s that time again. A review of the Campus Master Plan began in September 2015 and will be... More

Monday, November 23, 2015

Discovering the EDC’s certificate programs: Four graduates and their experiences

By: Cassandra Hendry, TLS staff writer Impressive things happen when you mix a desire to learn and a passion for teaching. Just ask some of the graduates of Carleton’s pedagogy-based certificate programs. Facilitated by the Educational Development Centre, the four certificate programs tackle various aspects of teaching in a university setting in... More

Friday, November 20, 2015

Meet Carleton’s Brightspace Innovation Award Winners

Are you interested in applying for a 2016 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)/Brightspace Innovation Award? Then don’t miss a unique opportunity to meet Carleton’s two Brightspace award winners. On Friday, November 27 join Shawn Graham (Department of History) and Peggy Hartwick (School of Linguistics and Language... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Blog: Connecting the dots between mindfulness, listening and thought in higher education

By Rebecca Bromwich, Instructor, Department of Law and Legal Studies Contemporary educational wisdom generally accepts that the instructional mode of didactic lecturing is not an ideal way to help students learn. I tend to agree, which is why, in preparing for my large classes, I’m working hard to find ways to engage hundreds of... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Electronic Classroom Orientation

IMS will be holding faculty and instructor orientations for the Winter term from Dec. 8-22. If you are new to Carleton or would like a refresher, don't wait until your first class of the term to learn how the technology works. IMS Assistant Director, John Strickland, shares his thoughts on the importance of learning... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Did you know…..Dual Microphones in Classrooms

IMS has installed dual wireless microphones in several classrooms on campus. With space utilization so high, we wanted to provide a reliable, continuous method of voice projection, with minimal downtime. Although you cannot use both microphones at the same time, you should never have to deal with a dead battery again. Browse the list of... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Just added! Certificate in University Teaching Winter 2016

Due to popular demand, we've added a winter cohort for our Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program. Register today for the chance to develop your teaching skills and connect with colleagues from across campus. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow Dr. Anthony Marini, CUT provides a safe and supportive environment to explore new approaches to... More

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Get your application ready for the Brightspace Innovation Awards

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 2016 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

Monday, November 16, 2015

Course Design: Aesthetics and Function in cuLearn

Want to create a more visually appealing course, but don’t know where to start? Join us on Dec. 1 to learn how to effectively communicate your course learning outcomes and workflow, while ensuring that it remains compatible with all devices and looks good while doing it! Discover what resources, tools and options you have... More

Friday, November 13, 2015

Challenges of Human Rights Defenders – Scholars at Risk Ottawa

Join Hossein Raeesi, Carleton and uOttawa’s first Scholar At Risk, and Alan Neal, host of CBC Radio’s All in a Day, on Nov. 30 for a special presentation on the challenges of human rights defenders. After working for 20 years in Shiraz as a criminal and human rights lawyer, Raeesi moved to Canada in... More

Thursday, November 12, 2015

New policy on adoption of technology enhanced learning resources

Recently, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities altered the guidelines for ancillary fees that can be charged to students for technology enhanced learning resources in the classroom. Those guidelines now require all universities to establish an official policy about such fees. In response, Carleton has recently approved a new policy... More

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Blog: English 4115: ‘Those beck’ning ghosts’

By: Hugh Reid, Adjunct Research Professor, Department of English Language and Literature I spoke in my last blog about the ordeals, efforts and struggles of solving the 200-year-old mysteries contained in the books from the Carleton Special Collections, which we examine in English 4115. And I also told of the excitement in the labour... More

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Enhance your grade book with our cuLearn grading session

Join us on Nov. 26 for a special cuLearn grading session that will help enhance your gradebook. The session will focus on the process for grading assignments and entering grades into the gradebook. We will look at some of the most common uses of the grading function and explore some more advanced time-saving features.... More

Friday, November 6, 2015

Get your application ready for the Brightspace Innovation Awards

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 2016 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 4, 2015

Blog: Reflections of a new sign language contract instructor

By Jessica Lynch, Contract Instructor, School of Linguistics and Language Studies Part 1: Before the first class Joining the workforce after having been a full-time student for as long as I can remember is a little scary. Like any other major event or decision in life, it comes down to you finding a fit... More

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Blog: Reflections of a new sign language contract instructor

By Jessica Lynch, Contract Instructor, School of Linguistics and Language Studies Part 1: Before the first class Joining the workforce after having been a full-time student for as long as I can remember is a little scary. Like any other major event or decision in life, it comes down to you finding a fit... More

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

cuOpen is making headlines

cuOpen and Carleton's Certificate in Blended and Online Teaching have been making headlines around the world. Joy Mighty, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), recently travelled to South Africa to present at the 26th International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference. Her presentation focused on cuOpen and... More

Monday, November 2, 2015

3D Virtual Environments in the Classroom

3D virtual environments provide a space where students can engage in authentic, task-based activities. Join us at the EDC on Nov. 17 to learn about some of the different types of activities that are possible and how these can be integrated into your course design. The session runs from 1-2 p.m. in room 422... More

Monday, November 2, 2015

Teaching and learning award winners and certificate program graduates honoured

On Friday, Oct. 30, the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) celebrated more than 100 Carleton faculty, contract instructors, teaching assistants and graduate students who have dedicated their time to enhancing the teaching and learning experience at the... More

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