Thursday, May 28, 2015

Best Practices in Community Engaged Teaching and Research at Carleton

Carleton’s Committee on Community Engaged Pedagogy, in collaboration with 1125@Carleton, the Discovery Centre, Teaching and Learning Services, and the Carleton Scholar program, is hosting a special roundtable event on Best Practices in Community Engaged Teaching and Research. Learn about: What a partnership with community-based organizations... More

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

You be the judge: What workshops should we offer?

Teaching and Learning Services is developing new workshops and needs your help. Email oavptl@carleton.ca and let us know which topics or themes you’d be interested in exploring so that we can better understand your needs. Your responses will help guide our future offerings. Some examples of workshops might include: The art of de-cluttering -... More

Monday, May 25, 2015

Call for nominations for Carleton’s new Excellence in Learning Support Award

Nominations are now being accepted for a new award aimed at recognizing Carleton’s educational support staff. The Excellence in Learning Support Award recognizes the many educational support staff members who contribute to the student learning experience at Carleton. While they don’t hold faculty, instructor, or TA positions, these individuals... More

Monday, May 25, 2015

Announcing the 2015 Carleton University Teaching Award winners

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) are pleased to announce the seven outstanding educators who have been named 2015 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. Simon Power (Department of Economics), Peter Thompson (School of Canadian Studies), and Jim... More

Friday, May 22, 2015

Carleton professors recognized with 2015 Capital Educators’ Awards

Carleton University is proud to announce that Maria DeRosa from the Department of Chemistry and Troy Anderson from the Sprott School of Business have been honoured with 2015 Capital Educators’ Awards. The awards recognize outstanding educators’ achievements and celebrate public education in the Ottawa area. The two Carleton professors were... More

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Peggy Hartwick receives 2015 STLHE/Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Carleton University’s Peggy Hartwick, instructor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, has won a 2015 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)/Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. “I have been and continue to be totally fascinated by the potential learning benefits that certain technologies... More

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Grading: The Final Stage of Assessment

Don't miss the final session of our assessment workshop series on Wednesday, May 27, when we explore grading, the final stage of assessment. This session will enhance your understanding of grading and provide strategies and examples to enhance your grading skills. We’ll explore the role grading plays in communicating student learning and... More

Monday, May 18, 2015

Blog: Tech talk

By Charles Singh, CUOL Operations Technician Several years before the turn of the last century, itv was at the forefront, dare I say, a pioneer in the delivery of university courses. A variety of disciplines were represented by some of the most dynamic and enthusiastic faculty members, and Carleton had a unique presence in our community and... More

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Take a look back at the academic year with TLS

With another term coming to an end, it’s time to take a look back at the academic year with Teaching and Learning Services. Flip through the latest issue of Reflections, an annual magazine that features TLS’ best stories, tips and blogs of the year. Inside, you’ll find stories on everything from flipped classrooms to... More

Monday, May 11, 2015

Explore live and online assessment strategies at the EDC’s upcoming workshop

On Wednesday, May 13, bring your lunch and learn about live and online assessment strategies at the second of four workshops in the EDC's assessment series. During our session entitled How To Assess: Live and Online Assessment Strategies, we’ll analyze several assessment strategies that can be implemented both in live and online courses,... More

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Get your introduction to cuPortfolio – Carleton’s new online learning tool

You’ve heard your colleagues talk about it. You’ve heard about it at TLS’ Teaching and Learning in Community event. And you might have even come across it when researching reflective learning tools. In its first year as a pilot project, instructors have successfully used cuPortfolio in their courses to support reflective and integrative... More

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Enhance your teaching skills and connect with colleagues this spring

When you sign up for the EDC's Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program, you get the chance to develop your teaching skills and network 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 instruction. The 10-session program... More

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Music as a fundamental right: Spotlight on Jesse Stewart

By: Emily Cook, TLS staff writer For Professor Jesse Stewart, music-making is not an exclusive club; it’s a fundamental human right. Stewart says he teaches students creative problem solving and interpersonal skills through the use of “found objects.” In one of his classes, you might find an ensemble of paper and cardboard instruments, a... More

Monday, May 4, 2015

cuLearn has been upgraded

Over the weekend cuLearn received its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.6.2 to version 2.8.3. 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

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Blog: Behind the scenes of classroom design

By: Armand Doucet, IMS Maintenance Supervisor Every year around this time, when the halls are quieter and the campus clears out, IMS begins its intensive classroom upgrading schedule. This year, we are particularly proud to have the opportunity to participate in the development of two Active Learning Classrooms, expected to be ready for use... More

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

cuLearn upgrade this weekend

On Saturday, May 2, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.6.2 to version 2.8.3. 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

Monday, April 27, 2015

The Certificate in TA Skills — Program Update

The EDC has implemented two changes to the Certificate in Teaching Assistant Skills (CTAS), one administrative and one programmatic, that will impact anyone who registered in the program prior to May 2015. All program registrants were sent an email on this subject, but just in case, we are re-broadcasting it here. Please take note of the... More

Monday, April 27, 2015

Teaching and Learning in Community only two days away

Our Teaching and Learning in Community event is just around the corner. Don't miss your chance to discover how to engage students through experiential learning, ePortfolios and collaborative projects. Join us on April 29! Carleton instructors, students, and alumni will share their teaching and learning experiences and showcase their inspiring... More

Monday, April 27, 2015

Carleton University introduces unique online heritage language courses

By Jordanna Tennebaum, TLS freelance writer Native Spanish and Russian speakers across the country will have the unique opportunity to formally study their respective languages through four new online courses at Carleton next fall. By placing emphasis on students familiar with Spanish and Russian linguistics, often the product of childhood... More

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Carleton’s Outstanding TA Award recipients honoured at luncheon

Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte (President and Vice-Chancellor), Dr. Peter Ricketts (Provost and Vice-President [Academic]), Dr. Joy Mighty (Associate Vice-President [Teaching and Learning]), and other members of Teaching and Learning Services celebrated the 2014-15 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recipients at a private luncheon at Baker’s... More

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Six Carleton educators named finalists for Capital Educators’ Awards

Congratulations to the six Carleton educators who have been named finalists for the 2015 Capital Educators’ Awards. Maria DeRosa (Department of Chemistry), Tom Sherwood (Department of Sociology and Anthropology), Troy Anderson (Sprott School of Business), Vincent Kazmierski (Department of Law and Legal Studies), Wayne Horn (School of Mathematics... More

Monday, April 20, 2015

New features coming to cuLearn

On Saturday, May 2, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.6.2 to version 2.8.3. 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

Monday, April 20, 2015

Learning inside and outside the classroom: Spotlight on Cheryl Schramm

By Lesley LeRoux, TLS freelance writer When a group of students is interested in taking on special projects outside of coursework, it’s clear that a hunger for learning exists far beyond the classroom. That’s what systems and computer engineering professor Cheryl Schramm discovered when students would come to her office asking if they could... More

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Teaching and Learning in Community only two weeks away

Join Teaching and Learning Services on April 29 and discover how to engage students through experiential learning, ePortfolios and collaborative projects at our Teaching and Learning in Community event. Carleton instructors, students, and alumni will share their teaching and learning experiences and showcase their inspiring projects. The event... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Help IMS improve Carleton’s electronic classrooms

IMS is looking for feedback from faculty members and contract instructors on your experiences teaching in electronic classrooms this past term. Your suggestions are a useful guide on our service level and help us better understand your needs. Our online questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes to complete and will automatically loop... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Carleton’s new Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grant

On behalf of Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Peter Ricketts, we are pleased to announce Carleton University’s new Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grant. Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grant Award In accordance with the new CUPE 4600, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the purpose of the Teaching Innovation Grant award is to... More

Monday, April 13, 2015

Bringing music to life and expanding the boundaries of the classroom: Spotlight on Alexis Luko

By Emily Cook, TLS staff writer It’s not enough to just hear the music, you have to experience it. At least, that’s a lesson students learn in Alexis Luko’s classes. “When I enter the classroom, I’m really energetic," says Luko. "I know that I have to bring a lot of enthusiasm to all the... More

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Electronic Classroom Survey

IMS is once again conducting our classroom survey to solicit feedback from anyone that has taught in one of our Electronic Classrooms this past term.  It should not take more than 5 minutes to complete and those that submit by April 30 will be entered to win a $150 Campus Card.  Please click here... More

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Join us for our Spring 2015 Contract Instructor Orientation

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (OAVPTL) invites all contract instructors to an orientation to the university on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30-9 p.m. in room 422 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

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Increase instructor visibility with a screen recording tool

By Haidee Thanda, EDC Instructional Design Intern Most online students (especially those who are successful) will tell you it takes focus and motivation to stay on top of their assignments in comparison to traditional classroom offerings. In fact, the ubiquity and flexibility of online learning in some situations can make it easier for students... More

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Enhancements coming to cuLearn this spring

On Saturday, May 2, cuLearn will be getting its annual upgrade, going from Moodle version 2.6.2 to version 2.8.3. 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, April 1, 2015

Announcing the EDC’s 2014-2015 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Recipients and Honourable Mentions

The EDC is pleased to announce the five outstanding Teaching Assistants (TAs) who have been named recipients of the 2014-2015 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. The awards celebrate the support TAs give to the undergraduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and their work in... More

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Teaching and Learning in Community: Experiential Learning, ePortfolios and Collaborative Projects

Join Teaching and Learning Services on April 29 and discover how to engage students through experiential learning, ePortfolios and collaborative projects at our Teaching and Learning in Community event. Carleton instructors, students, and alumni will share their teaching and learning experiences and showcase their inspiring projects. The event... More

Monday, March 30, 2015

Connecting through technology: Spotlight on Paloma Raggo

By Araina Bond, TLS freelance writer In the short time that Paloma Raggo has been teaching at Carleton, she has certainly been on an adventure. An Assistant Professor of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Raggo came to Carleton in July 2013 with a newly broken ankle and a mandate to develop courses for her program,... More

Thursday, March 26, 2015

TLS presents: The Great Dunton Relay Race in support of the Campus Community Campaign!

Do you think your team can conquer the Dunton Tower stairs the fastest? Enter Teaching and Learning Services’ “Great Dunton Relay Race” and see if you have what it takes, all while raising funds for Carleton’s Campus Community Campaign! Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Time: 4 – 5 p.m. Location: Stairwell B of Dunton... More

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