Category: Educational Technology News

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

Posted April 13, 2023

Faculty, staff, and students now have streamlined access to our educational technology and instructional design services at the new service desk we recently opened online and on the first floor of Rose Library. Call us at 540-568-6799, email us at […]

Posted April 11, 2023

This summer, Blu-ray players will be phased out of JMU classrooms. Instructors will still be able to play standard DVDs in the classrooms’ computers.  The Libraries’ Classroom Technology Services (CTS) team made this decision based on usage data. CTS will add an […]

Posted March 31, 2023

In December 2022, Bobby Perkins was among the first graduates of JMU’s brand new Information Technology (IT) undergraduate program. At JMU, he is best known for his role in JMU Libraries helping faculty with Zoom, projectors, and microphones, but over […]

Posted February 21, 2023

We’re pleased to announce two virtual talks from recent award-winning JMU Libraries faculty members: Dr. Juhong Christie Liu was the 2022 Madison Scholar for the JMU Libraries. This award recognizes excellence in scholarly achievement. Dr. Liu is the Director of […]

Posted February 10, 2023

Steve Aderton is a long-time friend of JMU Libraries. He was a student employee in The Makery for two years, helping students and faculty to use technologies like 3-D printers, virtual reality headsets, and laser cutters. He came back as […]

Posted January 10, 2023

We’re excited for the Carrier Library renovation and expansion, which will begin in May! We are busy preparing library services and spaces to support you while Carrier is temporarily closed for construction. Starting this month, you’ll see some changes in Carrier and […]

Posted January 9, 2023