Category: Educational Technology News

Posted September 22, 2022

Digital assignments like websites, podcasts, oral histories, timelines, maps, data visualizations, and other digital projects can promote engaged learning and build a learning community and a sense of belonging in the classroom.  We are here to support these projects. Check […]

Posted August 31, 2022

by Elaine Kaye and Jessica Del VecchioOriginally published in the JMU CFI Teaching Toolbox In the summer of 2020, I (Jessica) turned to Instructional Designer Elaine Kaye from JMU Libraries for assistance in putting my courses online. Here we discuss our partnership and […]

Posted August 29, 2022

JMU faculty members now have access to “Course Reading List,” a new feature in Canvas! This tool is designed to help instructors share course readings with an easy-to-access list. Faculty can use the tool to build reading lists that include […]

Posted August 22, 2022

As you get ready for the start of classes, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we can help you with: 1. Fine-tuning your Canvas courses: Our instructional designers can help you […]

Posted August 22, 2022

This fall, we are providing instructors with over-the-ear microphones that work with wireless microphone systems installed in select classrooms. These microphones allow you to walk freely around the classroom, and they are yours to keep. To request a wireless microphone:  […]

Posted August 11, 2022

Opening the door to the classroom on the first day of a new semester is an experience filled with promise. And part of that promise at JMU includes reliable, intuitive, cutting-edge technology. Classroom experiences are some of the richest and […]

Posted August 10, 2022

Congratulations on beginning your graduate studies at James Madison University! On our beautiful campus, you’ll find four library facilities, which you can tour (virtually) in this short video. On this page are some pointers to help you make the most […]

Posted May 17, 2022

Congratulations—grades are in, and you’ve made it to the end of the academic year! As you take a breath, recover, and reflect, remember that we are here to support your research and teaching.  Here are 6 things we can help […]

Posted May 16, 2022

As the 2021-22 academic year comes to a close, we are delighted to share some details about the award-winning faculty and staff who have helped us all finish the year strong. JMU’s awards programs celebrate faculty and staff who demonstrate […]

Posted May 16, 2022

JMU’s online “Blue” course evaluation system will be offline and inaccessible from May 23 to 27 for a system upgrade.   Instructors and faculty: you should plan to download the PDF versions of the Spring 2022 reports to your computer if […]