Monday, October 18, 2021

Call for Applications: HyFlex Development Initiative

Teaching a HyFlex course in the winter 2022 term? Apply for Teaching and Learning Services’ new HyFlex Development Initiative to receive funding to support your course development. Through this initiative, faculty members, instructors and contract instructors can apply for a fund of $5,000 each to develop or re-design courses and teaching... More

Monday, October 18, 2021

Last Week to Apply for the Scholarship of Teaching Learning (SOTL) Grant

Do you want to investigate new approaches to teaching and learning? Applications for the TLS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant are still open.   This grant provides funding for Carleton’s faculty members, instructors and contract instructors to engage in systematic, evidence-based, scholarly investigations of all aspects of... More

Friday, October 15, 2021

Register for the Fall 2021 Course Design Fundamentals Program

Revisit the foundational principles of course design and delivery this fall with Teaching and Learning Services’ Course Design Fundamentals program. This program addresses your course’s foundational elements, such as the learning outcomes, the assessments, and the communication and engagement strategies, so that they are aligned and provide a... More

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Re-thinking the Relevance of Higher Education Symposium

Join the E21 Consortium (Algonquin, Carleton University, La cité and University of Ottawa) for its virtual symposium on Oct. 27 and explore education models that could best respond to the needs of a 21st century society. Thought leaders and discussion panels of made up of students, academics and industry will share ideas and provocations... More

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Call for Applications: 2022 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Are you part of a team that takes innovative approaches to promote student-centred teaching and learning? Then apply for the 2022 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning. Given the significant changes to how instructors have designed, taught and used innovative educational approaches during the pandemic, this year’s award will recognize... More

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

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. 18.  The goals of CUELF are to:  Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students, particularly in programs which may not have many EL opportunities;  Enhance and/or expand existing... More

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Martha Mullally Awarded Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Martha Mullally, an instructor in Carleton’s Department of Biology, has been named the 2021 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for her dedication to encouraging new teaching practices within the STEM disciplines. The Chair in Teaching Innovation recognizes educators who have demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation... More

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Applications for 2021-22 Achievement Awards Now Open

Are you an innovative educator or distinctive researcher excelling in your field? Do you have a great idea for a teaching or research project? The Achievement Awards recognize accomplishments and dedication to excellence in research and teaching. Teaching and Research Achievement Award Applications due Oct. 31: Five $15,000 Teaching Achievement... More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Zoom Update Required by Nov. 1

On Nov. 1, Zoom will require all users to update their accounts to version 5.5.0 or newer to continue using its web conferencing tools. Carleton Zoom users must, at minimum, be using version 5.5.0 (released February 2021) as of Nov. 1 to ensure continued access to all Zoom meetings, including those within Brightspace. You can download the... More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

LMS Update: Latest Brightspace News

We’re officially one month into Carleton’s first fall term using Brightspace by D2L. This month’s LMS update will bring you up to speed on changes to the classlist in Brightspace, embedding Zoom recordings and the latest features. Classlist page is moving to the Course Admin panel  After consultation with the Carleton Privacy Office,... More

Friday, October 1, 2021

Instructor Check-in: October

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Access to LinkedIn Learning Extended Until September 2022

All Carleton students, staff and faculty have free access to LinkedIn Learning until September 2022. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, LinkedIn Learning is a tool to help learners strengthen a wide array of skills and knowledge. Many instructors find it an excellent resource for review, supplemental instruction or as... More

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award Past Winners

2020 Joy... More

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Support for Your Teaching Assistants This Term

Are you working with a Teaching Assistant (TA) this fall?  To assist you in supporting your TAs this fall, TLS has provided several key resources: TA training: All TA pedagogical training workshops, including Brightspace sessions, have launched and will continue to be offered online for the fall term. TAs can register for workshops through... More

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Call for Scholarship of Teaching Learning (SOTL) Grant applications

Teaching and Learning Services is now accepting applications for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant. This grant provides funding for Carleton’s faculty members, instructors and contract instructors to engage in systematic, evidence-based, scholarly investigations of all aspects of teaching and learning in the post-secondary... More

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Apply for the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce that the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) is once again available for the 2021-22 academic year. Funding is available to support course or program-level projects. The goals of CUELF are to: Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities for Carleton students,... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Support for the start of term

As the fall term gets underway, remember that there is a variety of support available to you. Whether you’re teaching online, face-to-face or HyFlex, TLS is here to help. On-Campus Classroom Support   If you are teaching face-to-face courses this fall and require immediate assistance in your classroom, call the help desk at... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Welcome to a New Term

The summer just seems to have rushed by - It’s hard to believe that we are about to start a new academic year already! Whilst we all prepare for the start of the new term, some of us are focused for a return to in-person teaching, others for a solely online pedagogical experience, and... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

LMS Update: Support for Starting This Fall

This term will officially mark Carleton’s first fall semester using the new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L. Whether you have extensive experience with the platform or are teaching with Brightspace for the first time, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has a variety of resources to ensure you have a successful term. TLS... More

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Instructor Check-in: September

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Lapel mics now available

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides equipment loans to help instructors and their teaching assistants develop and teach courses. Types of equipment available for loan include tablets, document cameras and WiFi hotspots. Lapel mic stems are also available now for instructors teaching on campus. If you are teaching this fall and would like... More

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

TLS fall service standards

As we prepare to support the teaching and learning community through the safe return to campus, we have updated our service standards for the fall term.  TLS will be returning to campus in limited capacity during our regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). In order to meet the diverse needs of our community, we will... More

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) revises its portfolio

At Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), we offer a wide range of resources and services in support of the university’s teaching and learning activities, ensuring Carleton remains at the cutting edge in Canadian higher education.   As our portfolio continues to evolve, we have made changes to our organization and key service areas that will... More

Monday, August 16, 2021

HyFlex fall support

Are you ready to teach a HyFlex class? In HyFlex, the learning spaces will not look much different than our current classrooms, however, they will have added cameras and additional monitors to bring online students into the classroom via Zoom. To take a look at how exactly HyFlex rooms function, watch our HyFlex introduction... More

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

HyFlex video, room orientations, and workshops

Are you teaching a HyFlex class this fall? In HyFlex, the learning spaces will not look much different than our current classrooms, however, they will have added cameras and additional monitors to bring online students into the classroom via Zoom. Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has prepared several resources to help you familiarize yourself... More

Monday, August 9, 2021

The FUSION skills development modules are available for your Brightspace course

The Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) Skills Development Curriculum is an online resource created by Teaching and Learning Services in partnership with the FUSION Project Network that promotes academic skills development, student engagement and career readiness. FUSION is a 10-hour online integrated learning experience that enhances... More

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles available in Brightspace

The Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles are available in Brightspace and three new Bundles are available. The Bundles are an online teaching resource, created and delivered by Indigenous experts, that enable instructors to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into the classroom. New Bundles include: Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the... More

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

2021-22 I-CUREUS applications are 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 3, 2021

LMS Update: Supporting Your Students in Brightspace

Courses have been hosted on Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, since May 2021. For some students though, Brightspace might be new this fall. So, what’s the best way to support students through the transition to Brightspace? We have some easy resources and suggestions to help: Create a course overview: During... More

Monday, August 2, 2021

Fall 2021 I-CUREUS applications are 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 2021 positions. Funded by the Discovery Centre and the faculty supervisor, the I-CUREUS program provides an opportunity for undergraduate... More

Monday, August 2, 2021

Instructor Check-in: August

We’ve put together monthly check-ins for instructors to reflect upon at specific points during the term. As the Carleton community continues to adjust to online teaching and learning, these check-ins can help you stay on track, stay organized, and be proactive in solving any issues that might arise this term. This month’s check-in focuses... More

Friday, July 30, 2021

Winter 2021 By the Numbers

Despite the shifts and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued to make tremendous progress on initiatives that ensure Carleton remains at the cutting edge in Canadian higher education. Within Ottawa, across Canada, and around the world, Carleton is continuing to share knowledge and shape... More

Friday, July 30, 2021

Meet the winner of the 2021 Excellence in Learning Support Award

Ian Pulsifer is an Administrative Lab Coordinator in the Department of Biology. Since starting at Carleton he has assisted instructors, TAs and lab coordinators to develop several teaching and grading tools such as the SAQ Speed Grader, Easy Rubric and Multi Assign, which enabled him to create personalized worksheets for... More

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Blended and Online Teaching Award

Céline Bonnotte-Hoover is an Instructor I in the Department of French. Prior to winter 2020, she had never taught an online course, however in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Céline designed and implemented well-structured, interactive, and engaging experiences for students to improve their French language skills. Utilizing a blended... More

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Jason Jaskolka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. Since starting at Carleton in 2017, he has worked to instill a deep understanding in students, founded on three central pillars: help all students realize their full potential; prepare the next generation of engineers to solve the problems... More

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