Category: Educational Technology News

Posted September 19, 2024

For the last nine years, JMU faculty member Mollie Godfrey and former faculty member Seán McCarthy have been working alongside local Harrisonburg community members and students on a project to recover the histories of a local Black teacher–Lucy F. Simms–and […]

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 […]

Posted September 4, 2024

JMU students, faculty, or staff who need access to a computer to support academic functions may borrow a laptop for up to one month. These laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  To request a laptop to check out, […]

Posted September 3, 2024

Our new workshop introduces 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, co-design, […]

Posted August 27, 2024

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, […]

Posted August 26, 2024

Create, tinker, craft, invent, and discover new skills in our makerspace. Check out these free and fun workshops for students, staff, and faculty, offered by The Makery. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff are here to help you with academic and personal projects to […]

Posted August 19, 2024

We want to welcome all new faculty members to JMU! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are the top 5 things that JMU Libraries can do to help you succeed at JMU: 1. Support your use of Canvas: We can help you […]

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, […]

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 […]

Posted June 18, 2024

JMU Libraries provides a variety of academic software to catalyze JMU’s university-wide research and teaching-and-learning enterprise. JMU Information Technology provides additional software and platforms to JMU. JMU Libraries provide varying levels of support for using the software listed below. In some cases, support is available only through the […]