Category: Educational Technology News
Digital Media Workshops This Fall
Posted September 2, 2026
JMU Libraries is offering a variety of workshops this fall to help students, faculty, or staff build essential digital media skills for personal, academic, or professional projects. Whether you’re looking to caption videos, record lectures, design graphics, or edit photos […]
The Kelley Messerly Library Futures Classroom: A Home for Experimentation in the New Carrier Library
Posted August 28, 2026
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 […]
Apply to Teach in the Library Futures Classroom in Carrier Library
Posted August 27, 2026
A Call for Teaching & Learning Experiments: The new Library Futures Classroom in Carrier Library is a flexible learning laboratory where faculty, students, and Libraries partners can explore how space, pedagogy, and technology shape learning. Faculty from all disciplines are […]
New Workshop for Faculty and Staff: Poll Everywhere Made Simple
Posted August 21, 2026
Want to make your classes or meetings more interactive? Get a hands-on introduction to Poll Everywhere at JMU — which offers polls, Q&A, word clouds, live responses, and Canvas integration — in our online workshop on Tuesday, September 22, 11 […]
16 Things We Can’t Wait for Dukes To Discover in Carrier Library
Posted August 19, 2026
We’re so happy to welcome you (back) to Carrier Library, which just reopened after three years of renovation! Stop by, explore the floorplans, watch President Jim’s welcome video, or keep reading to learn about a few of the things waiting […]
What New Faculty Need to Know About JMU Libraries
Posted August 10, 2026
We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are the top 6 things JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: 1. Advance your research: We can help you advance […]
8 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall
Posted August 6, 2026
As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are the things we’re ready and eager to help you with. […]
Top 8 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery
Posted August 4, 2026
You probably know The Makery—the makerspace in Rose Library that offers workshops and multimedia software and equipment to JMU students, faculty, and staff. Maybe you’ve attended a workshop or stopped by to use the sewing machines, laser cutters, electronics workbench, […]
Faculty/Staff Workshops on Canvas, Zoom & Gradescope
Posted June 30, 2026
We’re offering several workshops for JMU staff and faculty in the 2 weeks before classes start this fall. Choose a date below to learn more or sign up before these hybrid sessions fill up! Attend on Zoom: Attend in person […]
14 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research
Posted June 23, 2026
JMU faculty, if you’re working on scholarship or research projects this summer, take a moment to explore the ways we can help propel your work forward! Our research-related areas of expertise include: More Free Tools to Help with Your Research […]