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Category: Instructional Design News

Faculty: Meet Your Professional Development Goals on Your Schedule

Posted May 14, 2024

Achieve your professional goals on your own schedule with one of these 4 asynchronous offerings from us this summer! Design for Learning Institute (approx. 6 hours): Join a learning community of JMU experts, peers, and mentors as you develop or redesign a course. Learn […]

Award-Winning JMU Libraries Employees in 2023-24

Posted May 9, 2024

Please join us in celebrating the JMU Libraries faculty members and student employees who won JMU awards this year! Hermione DeWitt Hermione DeWitt was named JMU’s Student Employee of the Year. Hermione worked in the Libraries’ Makery for three years, […]

8 Things Faculty Can Do at the Learning Innovations & Design Desk

Posted May 3, 2024

The Learning Innovations & Design Desk in Rose Library has been open for a year. If you haven’t stopped by yet, come see what you’re missing! Get Walk-in Help with Canvas  Want help organizing your course in Canvas or making […]

Learning Access Through Universal Design: Self-Paced Course for JMU Faculty

Posted April 18, 2024

Learn how to apply the fundamental principles of universal design for learning in our self-paced Canvas course, with instructional designers ready to consult with you. Learn more about the Learning Access Through Universal Design (LAUD) course or sign up at […]

Two Faculty Fellowships with Stipends

Posted April 5, 2024

Did you know that JMU Libraries offers fellowships for JMU faculty? We are currently accepting applications for two fellowships with stipends! Please note that, in recognition of the time commitment involved, fellowship participation will require a signed agreement with your […]

JMU Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference: February 28

Posted February 1, 2024

Register by February 20 to join A Day of Community Conversations Advising Conference to be held on Wednesday, February 28! All JMU faculty and staff who serve in an advising function are invited to attend this free conference at JMU.  […]

Amp Up Student Participation with Poll Everywhere 

Posted January 22, 2024

If you are looking to invigorate your classroom, capture your students’ attention, and facilitate interactive learning, try Poll Everywhere! Poll Everywhere is a dynamic and user-friendly polling platform designed to transform your teaching experience. Now available at JMU, Poll Everywhere […]

Instructors: Level Up Your Canvas Skills this January

Posted December 12, 2023

Whether you’re exploring Canvas Studio, new to Canvas at JMU, or just want to learn more about these key teaching tools, these sessions for faculty are for you: In these sessions, you’ll get expert advice and personalized help from our learning technology […]

JMU Faculty: Incorporate Digital Assignments in Your Courses

Posted December 5, 2023

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