Category: Instructional Design News
Get Personalized Help with Canvas or Zoom this January
Posted December 13, 2024
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 […]
Designing an Accessible Syllabus for Inclusive Learning: Workshop for JMU Faculty
Posted December 6, 2024
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 […]
6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester
Posted December 6, 2024
It’s almost the end of the semester! As you wrap up fall, reflect, and start preparing for spring, remember that even though Carrier is under construction, we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we’re eager […]
Inquiry-Based Learning with Polling and Accessible Presentations: Workshop for JMU Faculty
Posted December 4, 2024
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, […]
Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron
Posted November 11, 2024
We are happy to share that JMU will soon offer a new and improved test scoring system to replace Scantron. Introducing: Gradescope Bubble Sheet! Benefits: Gradescope Bubble Sheet offers a more efficient and cost-effective method for grading multiple-choice exams, saving […]
You’re Invited! Honoring Día de Los Muertos in the Shenandoah Valley (Nov. 7 Event)
Posted October 23, 2024
Join us on Thursday, November 7 at 6pm in Memorial Hall to learn from and experience artistic expression related to Día de los Muertos and other Latinx cultural commemorations of loved ones. Crafting Local Commemorations: Honoring Día de los Muertos […]
JMU Libraries Offers Resources to Support Teaching, Learning, and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Posted September 14, 2024
As generative artificial intelligence changes the nature of work, learning, and communication, higher education is only one of many industries grappling with its ethical and practical implications. JMU Libraries offers a variety of ways for faculty, staff, and students to […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted August 19, 2024
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Top 5 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU Stay up to date You should soon begin receiving our weekly email […]
Teaching & Learning with AI: One of Two New Modules in the Design for Learning Institute
Posted August 16, 2024
Each year, JMU faculty are invited to join the Design for Learning Institute—a learning community of JMU experts, peers, and mentors who will support you as you develop or redesign a course. This year, we’re offering two new sections in this self-paced, […]
Faculty Workshops on AI, Canvas, and More
Posted August 12, 2024
This August, we’re offering new workshops to faculty — alongside some favorite workshops from last year. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these sessions fill up! Hybrid workshops held both on Zoom and in Rose […]
