Category: Educational Technology News
Learn Tools for Teaching with Our New “Play Time” Series
Posted September 21, 2021
This semester, we’re introducing a new series to give you a chance to try out a new teaching tool each week. Join us for a casual discussion and time to tinker with digital tools that can be used in any […]
Try using Lightboard for live or recorded video instruction
Posted September 3, 2021
Why use a Lightboard? If you have used a whiteboard during a video lecture, you may know it’s hard to get the writing to show up clearly on video, and even harder to maintain connection with your students when your […]
Creating Interactive Learning Objects (a community of practice for faculty)
Posted August 30, 2021
August 31 update: Thank you for your interest in the Creating Interactive Learning Objects community of practice. We have reached the maximum number of participants for Fall 2021, but you may join our waitlist by visiting this page, scrolling down, clicking […]
Zoom now includes personal pronouns
Posted August 16, 2021
Thanks to quick work by JMU IT, everyone who uses Zoom at JMU can now add their pronouns to their Zoom profile. Using a person’s correct pronouns and proactively sharing yours are two ways to show respect and promote an […]
5 ways faculty can connect with us while preparing for fall
Posted August 11, 2021
Faculty colleagues, as you prepare for the fall semester, we are here to help you: 1. Connect with experts and peers Join experienced faculty, instructional designers, and media consultants in one of our Welcome Back to Teaching for Fall 2021 […]
JMU Leads the Way with Flexible Course Evaluations
Posted June 10, 2021
A global audience learned about JMU’s innovations in customizing course evaluations thanks to a virtual talk by Donna Davis, JMU Libraries’ Course Evaluation Administrator, in May 2021. Donna’s creative customization of course evaluations caught the attention of Blue, JMU’s course […]
Top 10 things all new Dukes need to know about the Libraries (summer and fall 2021)
Posted June 2, 2021
Welcome to JMU! On this beautiful campus, you’ll find four library facilities, which we invite you to tour (virtually) in this short video or visit during our open hours. Here are the top 10 things you can do with JMU Libraries! […]
Survey tools at JMU
Posted April 28, 2021
JMU currently has two survey tools—Qualtrics and QuestionPro—to meet the research and general survey needs of its faculty and staff. In Fall 2021, JMU decided to continue the contract with Qualtrics on an ongoing basis. Recognizing the investment that many […]
Borrow multimedia equipment from the Libraries
Posted April 23, 2021
Did you know you can borrow equipment to support your digital media production or online teaching needs? From tripods to portrait light kits, our equipment will help you polish up your multimedia projects. Request equipment online three weekdays before you […]
Feature Friday: Harrisonburg 360 Podcast – Season 2 Launch
Posted April 16, 2021
Join us for a virtual launch on April 28, 2021, to celebrate Season 2 of a podcast featuring the stories of immigrants in the Shenandoah Valley: Harrisonburg 360: Real People. Real Stories. One Community. JMU students in Dr. Allison Fagan’s […]