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Category: Educational Technology News

The 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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

JMU Course Evaluation System Upgrade Complete

Posted May 29, 2026

The upgrade to JMU’s online course evaluation system, Blue, has been successfully completed, and the system is now available for use. Before accessing the system, we recommend you clear your browser cache. You can log in with your JMU credentials […]

Adobe Creative Suite in JMU Libraries

Posted May 27, 2026

If you need the Adobe Creative Cloud for your class, your job, or even for personal projects, check out these locations at JMU that provide free access to the Adobe Creative Suite: In JMU Libraries Other Places at JMU Access […]