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Category: Educational Technology News

We’re Keeping Classroom Technology Up to Date

Posted November 15, 2024

Did you know the classroom technology team in JMU Libraries installed 40 new laser projectors, 66 new control systems, 47 new digital switchers, and 58 new Windows computers in classrooms and labs across campus last year? Even if you don’t […]

Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron

Posted November 11, 2024

We are happy to share that JMU will soon offer a new and improved test scoring system to replace Scantron. Introducing: Gradescope Bubble Sheet!    Benefits: Gradescope Bubble Sheet offers a more efficient and cost-effective method for grading multiple-choice exams, saving […]

Artificial Intelligence Workshops in November

Posted October 15, 2024

Join a workshop to explore the complex and ever-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI). Open to all faculty, students, and staff, our AI workshops are offered with support from JMU IT. Choose one or more of these workshops, held in […]

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Feature Friday: Getting Black Humanities Research on the Map

Posted September 19, 2024

For the last nine years, JMU faculty member Mollie Godfrey and former faculty member Seán McCarthy have been working alongside local Harrisonburg community members and students on a project to recover the histories of a local Black teacher–Lucy F. Simms–and […]

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JMU Libraries Offers Resources to Support Teaching, Learning, and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Posted September 14, 2024

As generative artificial intelligence changes the nature of work, learning, and communication, higher education is only one of many industries grappling with its ethical and practical implications. JMU Libraries offers a variety of ways for faculty, staff, and students to […]

Need to Borrow a Laptop?

Posted September 4, 2024

JMU students, faculty, or staff who need access to a computer to support academic functions may borrow a laptop for up to one month. These laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  To request a laptop to check out, […]

Designing Interactive Learning with Polling Tools & Accessible Presentations: Workshop for JMU Faculty

Posted September 3, 2024

Our new workshop introduces strategies and methods to support interactive and inclusive class participation for all students, using inquiry-based learning pedagogy, JMU-supported polling tools, and accessible presentations inside and outside classrooms. Beyond this workshop, you can also request follow-up consultation, co-design, […]

Top 7 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery

Posted August 27, 2024

You probably know The Makery—the makerspace in Rose Library that offers workshops and multimedia software and equipment to JMU students, faculty, and staff. Maybe you’ve attended a workshop or stopped by to use the sewing machines, laser cutters, electronics workbench, […]

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Get Creative This Fall in The Makery

Posted August 26, 2024

Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to […]

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What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries

Posted August 19, 2024

We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Top 5 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU Stay up to date You should soon begin receiving our weekly email […]