Friday, December 20, 2013

Nominate an outstanding teaching assistant for a 2014 TA Award

If you've been taught by or worked with a great TA this year (Fall 2013 – Winter 2014), why not take a moment to acknowledge their hard work by nominating them for a TA Award? On top of the various awards that many departments offer, the EDC also offers up to five university-wide awards... More

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Exciting opportunities for grad students to enhance their teaching skills

The EDC offers two avenues to help grad students develop their teaching skills and prepare them for a role as an educator. Preparing to Teach Specifically geared towards PhD candidates who are preparing for a career in academia, this program gives participants hands-on experience with a range of teaching and assessment methods, teaches them... More

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Sprott Competes gives students the competitive edge

Sprott students can participate in Sprott Competes, a series of interuniversity business case competitions which build their collaborative skills and give them a competitive edge in the world of business. Students are given written cases which provide real-life business scenarios and students must brainstorm effective solutions in a short period... More

Monday, December 16, 2013

Passing on the gift: Provost’s Fellowship winner fosters teaching at Carleton – Spotlight on Hal Goldman

By: Samantha Wright Allen Hal Goldman is a man of many talents. The former corporate civil litigator turned history professor also runs a 130-acre farm in Montebello, Que. But Goldman says nothing has held his attention like teaching. “It’s the thing I’ve done the longest in my life that I’ve continued to enjoy,” says... More

Monday, December 9, 2013

Breaking language learning barriers in 3D: Spotlight on Peggy Hartwick

By: Samantha Wright Allen Peggy Hartwick sits before her computer, mouse clicking rapidly as she directs her red-shirted avatar to walk, then run, between virtual campus corridors. “This is me in 3D,” says Hartwick, who teaches ESL for academic purposes at Carleton – with a twist. She uses the online environment, which was designed... More

Friday, December 6, 2013

Official opening of MacOdrum Library visited by provincial and municipal delegates

After over two years of renovations, MacOdrum Library held its official opening for the Discovery Centre yesterday. In attendance were Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, Mayor Jim Watson, Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, and Ottawa South MPP John Fraser.... More

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Important information about Scantron processing in December

Exam season has arrived at Carleton. Due to the large volume of exams this month, it is imperative that any instructors using Scantron drop off their exam sheets to the EDC main office (410 Dunton Tower) as soon as possible after their exam is done so that they can be processed in a timely... More

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

A Sprott student experience

"I had no idea all these other things would be available to me," shared Mimi Lam, a fourth year student in Global Financial Management and Systems with a minor in Economics about her experience as a student at the Sprott School of Business. Though she may not have begun her studies knowing about the possibilities for... More

Monday, December 2, 2013

Exploring history in the digital age: Spotlight on Shawn Graham

By: Cassandra Hendry Can you imagine a course where students become archaeologists, all from the safety of their computers, by participating in a virtual archeological dig? How about one where students create an augmented reality catalog for the Canadian Museum of Civilization, where 3D models of flat images can be accessed by scanning a... More

Monday, December 2, 2013

Blog: Desire2Learn Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

By: Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning The deadline for the Desire2Learn Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning has been announced as Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. This international award celebrates and recognizes innovation in post-secondary teaching and learning. About to enter into its third year, Carleton is proud to count professor... More

Friday, November 29, 2013

Sprott students organize to impact the student community

Sprott students have formed 17 student organizations covering a range of topics and interest areas which engage with Carleton and the wider Ottawa community in a variety of ways. The 160 executives are provided with a $150,000 budget spread between each organization to use for enriching the Sprott student experience. From entrepreneurship to... More

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Get ready for a teaching career with the EDC’s Preparing to Teach program

PhD candidates interested in pursuing a career in academia can now register for the winter 2014 cohort of the EDC’s Preparing to Teach program. The program consists of nine three-hour sessions during which participants gain hands-on experience with a range of teaching and assessment methods, learn how to manage small and large classes, and... More

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Develop your teaching dossier with our Graduate Student Learning Community

Graduate students looking to develop their teaching dossier can now register for the EDC’s winter 2014 Graduate Student Learning Community. This program provides a supportive environment in which community members apply their knowledge to develop an effective teaching dossier to submit with academic job applications. The winter 2014 GSLC will... More

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Be part of the EDC’s first Certificate in Blended and Online Teaching

This winter, the EDC will be offering its first Certificate in Blended and Online Teaching. Learn how to: Develop a manageable plan for designing an online unit or course Create an online module for an upcoming course Engage and motivate students in online learning environments Evaluate available educational technologies in relation to learning... More

Monday, November 25, 2013

Get your application in for a Desire2Learn 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 2014 Desire2Learn Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. The awards, sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and Desire2Learn, celebrate and recognize... More

Friday, November 8, 2013

History and Theory of Architecture explore architecture and Ottawa

The History and Theory of Architecture program provides students with hands-on learning and connects them to an inter-disciplinary network of professors and professionals. As early as first year, students are encouraged to view and research Ottawa architecture. Upper-year students perform in-depth studies of monuments with archival research and... More

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Congratulations to the EDC’s Certificate in University Teaching graduates

Congratulations to the 32 faculty members and contract instructors who graduated from the EDC’s Certificate in University Teaching program on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Facilitated by 3M teaching fellow Dr. Anthony Marini, the CUT program is a great professional development opportunity, allowing Carleton’s faculty members and instructors to develop... More

Monday, October 28, 2013

Blog: Informal Assessment and Asking Questions in Class

By: Jim Davies, Institute of Cognitive Science jim@jimdavies.org  www.jimdavies.org Asking questions as you lecture is an easy and simple way to engage with your students. Typically, the teacher asks a question of the entire class, the students who wish to try to answer the question raise their hands, and the teacher calls on one... More

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Sprott students teach Business Basics to grade 5 students

The Sprott School of Business provides its students with several opportunities to engage with the community. The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) partners with the Sprott Junior Achievement Program to provide volunteer teaching opportunities to local grade 5 students. Sprott students run workshops and gain hands-on experience teaching the... More

Friday, October 18, 2013

The Royal Ottawa Hospital and Carleton music students partner up

The Discovery Centre is excited to share the testimonies of Carleton music students who will be performing biweekly for patients at the Royal Ottawa Hospital (ROH). Mauro Bertoli, Artist in Residence for Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture (Music) created the initiative, inspired by his time as a volunteer at the... More

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Engaging History Students with a Learner-Centred Approach to Teaching

By; Brennan McConnell Understatement: providing a learning environment that engages students is challenging. Students arrive in class with a range of experiences, knowledge, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and future goals. To be skillful as a teaching assistant or an instructor, one must above all else develop a style of teaching that engages... More

Thursday, October 17, 2013

A world of knowledge in your computer: The careful art of the video educator

By Amanda Gregorio, The Charlatan Imagine a future where you submit video projects instead of essays. Where your textbook links you to online videos instead of 60-page papers. Imagine a future where you engage in your own learning, rather than sitting through a lecture. There are people out there working to make this future... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Blog: The Assessment Learning Curve

By: Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning As I look out my office window on what is a beautiful day, I notice the leaves changing colour and formation after formation of Canada geese flying by, hustling off to fields of the Experimental Farm or the Ottawa River to rest and feed. It’s then I... More

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Register now for an upcoming Accessible Learning workshop

Don’t miss your chance to attend an Accessible Learning workshop this fall. Presented by the Educational Development Centre in partnership with the Paul Menton Centre, the workshop will help you gain the knowledge and skills to effectively support students with disabilities and other diverse learners in your courses. Your participation will... More

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Art history department partners with the Ottawa art community

The Department of Art History provides students with extensive opportunities to work with the Ottawa art community as part of its practicum program. Second year masters student in Art History Emma Hamilton-Hobbs had the opportunity to do her practicum with Library and Archives Canada in Place de la Cité, Gatineau. She gained experience handling... More

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

1125@Carleton opens for collaborative work

1125@Carleton is a new virtual and physical space for researchers to work with the community and private and public partners. For more information,... More

Monday, October 7, 2013

Observe a colleague’s teaching techniques with “Welcome to my Classroom”

Ever wanted to check out a colleague’s teaching techniques in a classroom setting? Now you can! Teaching and Learning Services, in collaboration with four instructors, is organizing a “Welcome to my Classroom” event on October 29 from 1:30-4 p.m. in room 208 Tory. Adrian Chan, Leighann Neilson, Chris Motz and Susan Birkwood will give... More

Friday, October 4, 2013

In focus: Art History hands-on experiences

Former Carleton student Jenna Dufour with a BA (Hons.) History of Art shares her experiences with the Discovery Centre about the practicum program for Art History at Carleton. 1) Which community partners did you work with? (ie the Ottawa Art Gallery, War Museum etc.) I had the opportunity to enroll in two different practicums for... More

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Blog: Live Online Proctoring (LOP): To LOP or not to LOP

By: Nestor B. Querido, Supervisor, CUOL The advent of online learning in higher education is a key part of the 21st century learning experience. It is a period of change for many academic institutions, since access to education is now more competitive, open and global. The rise of MOOCs and the appeal of online... More

Monday, September 23, 2013

Carleton Music students strike a chord in Ottawa

Carleton's Music department offers its students plenty of opportunities to engage their passion for music in the Ottawa community. With about 10 campus ensembles, from choirs to opera to West African Rhythm and more, Carleton has opportunities to suit all types of students' music tastes.  Students can also participate in several affiliated... More

Monday, September 23, 2013

2013-14 Achievement Awards – Nominations Now Open

We are pleased to announce the 2013-14 Achievement Awards at Carleton University. Teaching Achievement Awards, Professional Achievement Awards, Contract Instructor Teaching Awards The Teaching Achievement Awards for faculty and instructors, the Professional Achievement Awards for librarians and instructors, and the Contract Instructor Teaching... More

Friday, September 20, 2013

Time to apply for undergraduate research internships with I-CUREUS!

If you are an undergraduate student interested in gaining real-life research experience by working part-time with a faculty supervisor, the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) is for you! It is open to students from all faculties. Students can receive up to $2250 for their faculty-supervised... More

Monday, September 16, 2013

Registration deadline for Preparing to Teach is fast approaching!

Interested in pursuing a career in teaching? Then don’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in the EDC’s Preparing to Teach certificate course. This program offers a unique opportunity for PhD candidates to gain in-depth knowledge about teaching in a post-secondary environment. During the course of nine three-hour sessions, you’ll cover... More

Monday, September 16, 2013

Blog: Everything that’s old is new again!

By: John Strickland, Assistant Director, IMS One of the best things about working in IMS is September. It is great to see new and returning students coming back to campus, to catch up with colleagues and hear about their summer experiences. As I write this, there is a definite chill in the air, and... More

Friday, September 13, 2013

Spotlight on Teaching Excellence: Kevin Cheung

By: Sabrina Doyle Two years ago, Kevin Cheung started having trouble standing for long periods of time. He would get dizzy and feel faint. Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong, but it was impacting his work. Cheung teaches math at Carleton, and math teachers generally stand and write on the chalkboard a lot.... More

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