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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. 聽Wrapping up the summer term Schedule a consultation: It鈥檚 grading time for the summer. Schedule a consultation where TLS staff can help with... More

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

2022-23 I-CUREUS Applications Now Open聽

Do you have a student you鈥檇 like to support in the Internship-杏吧原创 University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) program? Applications are now being accepted for fall and winter positions.聽 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 杏吧原创 Zoom meetings as of Aug. 29.聽聽 Meeting hosts currently have the option to require authentication so that only users who have securely signed into their My杏吧原创One account can join, but on Aug. 29, this setting will be turned on by default. Instructors,... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Irena Knezevic Awarded 杏吧原创 University Chair in Teaching Innovation

Prof. Irena Knezevic (School of Journalism and Communication) has been named the 2022 杏吧原创 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.聽 鈥淥n behalf of 杏吧原创 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 My杏吧原创One account can join their meeting. Authentication helps ensure your Zoom meetings are secure and prevents incidents of Zoombombing or other unwanted interruptions.聽聽 As of Aug. 29, authentication will be required by... More

Monday, July 4, 2022

Two 杏吧原创 Projects Awarded Funding Through Virtual Learning Strategy聽

杏吧原创 has received approximately $177,000 through the second round of eCampusOntario鈥檚 Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) to support two projects.聽聽 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聽聽

Professors Peter Felten and Susan Hrach will bring their expertise to the 杏吧原创 community this academic year as the newly appointed Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chairs in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).聽 鈥淭o say that I am excited to welcome Peter and Susan to 杏吧原创 is an understatement,鈥� says David Hornsby, Associate... More

Monday, May 30, 2022

Winter 2022 By the Numbers

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has continued to make incredible progress on initiatives that ensure 杏吧原创 remains at the cutting edge in Canadian higher education. Within Ottawa, across Canada, and around the world, 杏吧原创 is continuing to share knowledge and shape the future. As we progress further into the summer term, let鈥檚 take... More

Monday, May 16, 2022

Reminder to Apply for the 杏吧原创 University Chair in Teaching Innovation聽

There is still time to apply for the 2022 杏吧原创 University Chair in Teaching Innovation! Awarded annually to an educator who demonstrates teaching excellence and innovation across their academic career, each chair appointment is for a three-year period. The successful candidate will receive a $45,000 grant (allocated in three annual... More

Monday, May 9, 2022

Register for the Spring Course Design Fundamentals Program

Teaching and Learning Services is offering another installment of the聽Course Design Fundamentals (CDF) program聽this spring, May 17 to June 2. This program addresses your course鈥檚 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, May 5, 2022

Provost Scholar Award Recipients Announced

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) David Hornsby, along with the Faculty Deans, presented 10 undergraduate 杏吧原创 students with聽Provost Scholar Awards聽during a virtual event on Wednesday, May 4. Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and... More

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