Category: Educational Technology News
New Tools to Support Teaching and Learning at JMU
Posted August 29, 2023
We’re excited to introduce a range of innovative educational technology tools at JMU that can enhance teaching and learning: We are here to help instructors integrate these tools into your teaching! To get started, you can: Finished designing your fall […]
Canvas Q&A Drop-In Sessions for Faculty and Staff
Posted August 9, 2023
New to Canvas or Canvas Studio—or new to using them at JMU? We can help! Join our drop-in sessions for faculty and staff who want personalized support with Canvas. Depending on your specific needs, we can help you learn Canvas […]
We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 8, 2023
JMU faculty, as you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 7 things we’re ready and eager to help you with: 1. Designing courses and assignments: Our instructional designers are here […]
JMU Libraries Partnered with Ethical Reasoning in Action to Move “It’s Complicated” Online
Posted August 1, 2023
By Kacey Damaty, Assistant Director, Ethical Reasoning in Action JMU’s Ethical Reasoning in Action (ERiA) team is delivering “It’s Complicated” virtually to nearly 5,000 incoming JMU students beginning this fall. Data from the past 10 years of facilitating “It’s Complicated” […]
We Can Help Faculty with Video and Media Production
Posted July 20, 2023
Do you need to create videos or other media for your fall classes? We can help faculty record videos or audio in our video production studio on the 5th floor of Rose Library–or in the location of your choice! We […]
The Makery Featured in Shenandoah Valley Living
Posted June 6, 2023
Shenandoah Valley Living is a website run by the Shenandoah Valley Partnership that helps people who are looking for information about living and working in the Shenandoah Valley. Recently, they published a roundup of JMU Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spaces, listing […]
Learning Access Through Universal Design: A Self-paced Offering for Faculty Open Until June 22
Posted June 5, 2023
Learn how to apply the fundamental principles of universal design for learning (UDL) in this asynchronous Canvas course (approximately 2-4 hours). Instructional designers will be ready to meet with you for additional support. Learn more about this course or join […]
Design for Learning Institute: An Asynchronous Learning Community for Faculty Open Until June 22
Posted June 5, 2023
JMU faculty members are invited to join a learning community of JMU experts, peers, and mentors as you develop or redesign a course. Learn more about this self-paced Canvas-based institute or join by June 22. Why join? You’ll gain practical teaching […]
Award-Winning Faculty & Staff in the Libraries for 2023
Posted May 25, 2023
We are excited to share that three Libraries employees have been recognized this year for excellence. Jessica Lantz is the Provost Award Winner for Excellence in Research and Scholarship for JMU Libraries. Jessica is an Instructional Designer in the Libraries’ […]
Teaching with Canvas and Zoom at JMU: Asynchronous Workshop for All Skill Levels
Posted May 17, 2023
JMU faculty, learn the essentials of teaching with Canvas and Zoom at JMU in a self-paced, asynchronous online workshop for all skill levels. We designed this workshop to empower you with the skills needed to build online environments for effective […]