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Category: Instructional Design News

The Library Futures Classroom: A Home for Experimentation in the New Carrier Library

Posted April 7, 2025

JMU is renowned for providing engaged and transformative learning experiences for students. Central to this mission are the 500+ learning spaces on campus that are supported by staff and faculty members in JMU Libraries. Unlike most university libraries, JMU Libraries […]

Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron on May 20

Posted March 31, 2025

If you use Scantron for test scoring, this is your reminder that you must transition to the new and improved test scoring system—Gradescope Bubble Sheet—by May 20, 2025.  Contact:  

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Inquiry-Based Learning with Polling and Accessible Presentations: Workshop for JMU Faculty

Posted February 18, 2025

Join this workshop to learn 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, […]

Faculty Forum: Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching & Learning

Posted February 17, 2025

Join fellow JMU faculty from a variety of disciplines for an interactive forum on responsibly using generative AI in teaching and learning. Whether you’re new to AI or already integrating it into courses, this online faculty forum offers a collaborative […]

Designing an Accessible Syllabus for Inclusive Learning: Workshop for JMU Faculty

Posted February 13, 2025

Access to your class syllabus is vital for the success of an ever-evolving population of JMU students. Join this workshop for JMU faculty to explore the multiple paths of representation for an inclusive and accessible syllabus and learn about applying […]

Faculty Office Hours: Gradescope and Bubble Sheet

Posted February 11, 2025

Looking for help with Gradescope or Bubble Sheet? Our small-group online sessions for up to 4 JMU faculty members offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Get hands-on guidance with setting up assignments, streamlining grading workflows, and managing bubble sheet exams. Bring […]

Create Your Own Open Course Materials

Posted January 27, 2025

JMU faculty and staff, are you searching for a platform to publish an open textbook, white paper, technical report, or open-access book?   We have two ways to help you get started using Pressbooks, an ideal tool for creating openly-licensed teaching, […]

Feature Friday: The Evolution of Educational Technology at JMU

Posted January 24, 2025

Have you noticed there used to be many ways of contacting the Libraries, depending on whether you wanted help navigating Canvas, using a projector, creating a video, or borrowing Libraries equipment? In fact, many Libraries services related to teaching and […]

Enhancing Assessment Efficiency with Gradescope & Bubble Sheet: Workshop for JMU Faculty & Staff

Posted January 17, 2025

Join our workshop, “Enhancing Assessment Efficiency,” to get a comprehensive introduction to using Gradescope and Bubble Sheet at JMU. Gradescope is a powerful assessment platform available to JMU faculty, and Bubble Sheet is one aspect of this platform. This is a […]

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Get Personalized Help with Canvas or Zoom this January

Posted January 2, 2025

Level up your skills in Zoom or Canvas with our drop-in sessions! Sign up for an interactive, small-group Q&A session. Drop in for all of part of the one-hour Zoom. Choose the date that works best for you: Canvas Q&A […]