Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Blog: Celebrating Teaching and Learning Services’ 30th Anniversary

By Patrick Lyons, Director, Teaching and Learning, TLS Carleton University is celebrating 80 years of research, teaching, learning and community partnerships this year, and Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is also celebrating a big milestone – it’s our 30th anniversary! Back in July 1992, the university established its first teaching... More

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Nominate a Student for a 3M National Student Fellowship

Do you know a Carleton student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and innovation? Nominate them for a 2023 3M National Student Fellowship Award. This award honours up to 10 full-time undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their institution and who embrace a vision of... More

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Carleton’s Marylynn Steckley Receives Prestigious OCUFA Teaching Award

Marylynn Steckley (Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs) has been named one of two recipients of the 2022 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Awards – the highest honour an educator can receive in the province.  Steckley has been a leader in her approach to international experiential learning and... More

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Solve a Teaching and Learning Challenge With the New Future Learning Innovation Fellowship

Do you have a teaching and learning problem you think could be solved with technology? Apply for the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship for the opportunity to receive $10,000 to support your project. As part of the new Future Learning Lab, Teaching and Learning Services has established the fellowship to support instructors and academic... More

Friday, October 14, 2022

One week left to apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

The deadline to apply for the first round of funding for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) is Oct. 21. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop course or program level initiatives with experiential learning components. If you have questions or would like to discuss your proposal, please email... More

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Fall Course Design Fundamentals Registration Now Open

Register for our Course Design Fundamentals program to ensure your course’s foundational elements, including learning outcomes, assessments, and communication and engagement strategies, are aligned. While this self-paced program is designed to be a flexible series of workshops that you can take in any order, this month you have the chance to... More

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Blog: A Profile Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (to our students!)

By Tracy Hodgson-Drysdale, MEd, PhD, Educational Technology Development Coordinator at Teaching and Learning Services, and Instructor at Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Boston College and Lesley University If a picture really is worth a thousand words to our students (and maybe also to our colleagues), then it’s high time we update... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

October TA Cafes

We will be hosting TA Cafes again this fall and winter. The cafes are a safe place for teaching assistants to ask questions, seek clarification on TA related duties, chat and meet other TAs! They are hosted by two former TA Mentors. There are two cafes scheduled for October: Oct. 6, 1-230 p.m. Oct.... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Blog: How Can I Be Present in an Asynchronous Classroom?

By Tracy Hodgson-Drysdale, MEd, PhD, Educational Technology Development Coordinator at Teaching and Learning Services, and Instructor at Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Boston College and Lesley University If you have ever wondered whether it’s an oxymoron to ask if we can be present in our online classrooms, or whether the terms... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Student News: Fall 2022 Students as Partners Program Applications Now Open

Are you an undergraduate student looking to develop important academic and transferable skills to add value to your resume or degree? The Students as Partners Program (SaPP) may be exactly what you’re looking for! Through this paid work experience, students can partner with a professor on a variety of projects to help prepare for... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Prepare for the Winter 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 winter term. Fully funded by Teaching and Learning Services, SaPP offers instructors and learning support staff the opportunity to involve undergraduate students in teaching innovation and curriculum design through paid... More

Monday, September 26, 2022

TA Blog: Oops! Five Things We Learned as Online Teaching Assistants

By Ekpedeme Edem, PhD Candidate, Law and Legal Studies, Former TA Mentor and Helen Roumeliotis, PhD Candidate, Cultural Mediations, Former TA Mentor The COVID-19 pandemic has modified almost every facet of life, including pedagogy, which remains a key area of focus for post-secondary education. Educators all around the world “...have, almost... More

Friday, September 23, 2022

Meet the Winner of the 2022 Excellence in Learning Support Award

Trinda Crippin is a lab coordinator in the Department of Chemistry. When in-person access to campus was limited, Trinda reimagined food science labs with a focus on experiential learning and student-centered approaches. She developed a new structure for virtual labs based on core program learning outcomes: problem solving and critical thinking... More

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award

Andrew Crosby is a contract instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology who is passionate about student well-being and success. His experience as a student, teaching assistant and contract instructor during the pandemic helped him understand the intricacies of online learning and related challenges and opportunities. He used that... More

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Assistant Professor Beth Martin has received a 2022 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award for her engaging and student-centered approaches to teaching. Beth is a student favourite in the School of Social Work for her passionate course delivery and fun but knowledge-cementing assignments. Her teaching methods invite students to learn through new... More

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award

Jeffrey Erochko, an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been named a 2022 Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award winner for his enthusiasm and dedication to teaching excellence and innovation. Jeffrey has incorporated many experiential and active learning teaching methods in his courses, including... More

Monday, September 19, 2022

Announcing the 2022 Carleton University Teaching Award Winners

Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), David Hornsby, is pleased to announce the outstanding educators who have been named 2022 Carleton University Teaching Award winners. Jeffrey Erochko (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering), Marylynn Steckley (Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs) and Jesse Stewart (School for... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Bridge Academic and Employability Skills With FUSION

The FUSION Skill Development Program is a series of skill-specific, self-directed online modules that are designed as a wrap-around to an experiential learning opportunity. Hosted by Teaching and Learning Services and accessible via Brightspace, the modules aim to help students develop and transfer a range of skills to future work, learning, or... More

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Support for Your Teaching Assistants This Term

Are you working with a teaching assistant (TA) this fall? We have several resources to assist you in supporting your TAs, including: Training: All TA pedagogical training workshops will be offered online for the fall term. TAs can register for workshops through the Carleton Central—TA Management System. TA Central Hub: The TA Central Hub... More

Monday, September 12, 2022

Apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

Interested in developing course or program-level initiatives with experiential learning components? Applications for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) are now open for the 2022-23 academic year. Deadlines for this year’s call are as follows: Competition 1 Application deadline: Oct. 21, 2022 Applicants notified: Nov. 29,... More

Friday, September 9, 2022

Teaching Resources and Support This Term

As the fall term gets underway, remember that we can provide a variety of support to help you design and deliver your courses. In order to meet the diverse needs of our community, we will be offering limited services in-person, in addition to remotely via phone, email and web-conferencing tools. We are not able to... More

Friday, September 9, 2022

I-CUREUS Deadline Extended

Do you know a student you’d like to support in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? The deadline to apply for fall and winter positions has been extended to Sept. 16. Funded by Teaching and Learning Services and the faculty supervisor, I-CUREUS provides an opportunity for... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

3M National Teaching Fellowship Call for Applications

The Carleton University Teaching Awards Committee (CUTAC) is looking to nominate faculty for the 2023 3M National Teaching Fellowship. The fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about the... More

Monday, August 22, 2022

Brightspace Fall Pre-term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your fall D2L Brightspace course? We've prepared a pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work your way through the course setup guide to ensure you include all the important course elements. Merge... More

Friday, August 19, 2022

Important Zoom Updates Before the Start of Term

Authentication Coming to Zoom Meetings   Carleton instructors, staff and students will be required to log in to their MyCarletonOne (MC1) accounts to access Zoom meetings as of Aug. 29.   Meeting hosts currently have the option to require authentication using MC1, but on Aug. 29, this setting will be turned on by default. This change... More

Monday, August 8, 2022

Teaching Resources for a New Term

With the fall term just around the corner, remember that we can provide a variety of support to help you design and deliver your courses: Classroom orientations: Schedule an orientation to help familiarize yourself with the classroom you are teaching in. Educational technology support: Request help with selecting, implementing and using... More

Friday, August 5, 2022

Wrapping up the Summer Term and Unwrapping the Fall in Brightspace

As the term draws to a close, we have some tips and resources to help you wrap up your summer term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your fall ones successfully.  Wrapping up the summer term Schedule a consultation: It’s grading time for the summer. Schedule a consultation where TLS staff can help with... More

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Student News: 2022-23 I-CUREUS Applications 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

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

2022-23 I-CUREUS Applications 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 fall and winter positions.  Funded by Teaching and Learning Services and the faculty supervisor, I-CUREUS provides an opportunity for undergraduate students... More

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Authentication Coming to Zoom Meetings

To enhance security, authentication will be required by default for all Carleton Zoom meetings as of Aug. 29.   Meeting hosts currently have the option to require authentication so that only users who have securely signed into their MyCarletonOne account can join, but on Aug. 29, this setting will be turned on by default. Instructors,... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Irena Knezevic Awarded Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Prof. Irena Knezevic (School of Journalism and Communication) has been named the 2022 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for her dedication to experimenting with different teaching methods to ensure an accessible and engaging learning environment for her students.  “On behalf of Carleton University, it is my pleasure to... More

Monday, July 11, 2022

Staying on Top of Brightspace Changes, Known Issues and Updates

Did you know that D2L Brightspace updates every month with new features, settings and security patches? Are you looking to stay updated on the latest changes to the learning management system (LMS)? There are a few routes to explore to stay informed. Each month, TLS tests new system updates. We provide a short summary... More

Monday, July 11, 2022

Require Authentication to Secure Your Zoom Meetings

Zoom hosts now have the option to require authentication to ensure that only users who have securely signed into their MyCarletonOne account can join their meeting. Authentication helps ensure your Zoom meetings are secure and prevents incidents of Zoombombing or other unwanted interruptions.   As of Aug. 29, authentication will be required by... More

Monday, July 4, 2022

Two Carleton Projects Awarded Funding Through Virtual Learning Strategy 

Carleton has received approximately $177,000 through the second round of eCampusOntario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) to support two projects.   Instructor Lois Frankel (School of Industrial Design) received funding in support of her proposal to create an interactive online educational resource developed for and with design students, while... More

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Teaching and Learning Services Welcomes Two Fulbright Chairs  

Professors Peter Felten and Susan Hrach will bring their expertise to the Carleton community this academic year as the newly appointed Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).  “To say that I am excited to welcome Peter and Susan to Carleton is an understatement,” says David Hornsby, Associate... More

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