Category: Educational Technology News
Borrow Multimedia Equipment from the Libraries
Posted January 28, 2025
Did you know you can borrow microphones, projectors, external hard drives, cameras, tripods, portrait light kits, and more for your professional and personal projects? Reserve equipment three working days before you need it: Submit your request online, then pick up […]
Learn New Skills with LinkedIn Learning
Posted January 24, 2025
Have you explored the thousands of videos at your fingertips through JMU’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning? All JMU students, staff, and faculty can watch short videos or even take online courses on topics including infographics, web design, data management, leadership […]
Feature Friday: The Evolution of Educational Technology at JMU
Posted January 24, 2025
Have you noticed there used to be many ways of contacting the Libraries, depending on whether you wanted help navigating Canvas, using a projector, creating a video, or borrowing Libraries equipment? In fact, many Libraries services related to teaching and […]
Enhancing Assessment Efficiency with Gradescope & Bubble Sheet: Workshop for JMU Faculty & Staff
Posted January 17, 2025
Join our workshop, “Enhancing Assessment Efficiency,” to get a comprehensive introduction to using Gradescope and Bubble Sheet at JMU. Gradescope is a powerful assessment platform available to JMU faculty, and Bubble Sheet is one aspect of this platform. This is a […]
Workshops in The Makery
Posted January 15, 2025
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 […]
Camtasia Basics: A New Workshop for Faculty and Staff
Posted January 9, 2025
Join our newest workshop, Camtasia Basics, on February 17, 3:30-5 p.m. in Rose Library. This hands-on workshop is designed for faculty and staff members looking to enhance their skills in screen recording and video editing.
Get Personalized Help with Canvas or Zoom this January
Posted January 2, 2025
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 […]
Polling Tools for the Classroom
Posted January 2, 2025
Faculty, do you want to make your lectures and presentations more interactive? You have access to two tools that can be used to poll your students, get real-time feedback, and actively engage your students in the material you are teaching: […]
Lecture Capture Tools at JMU
Posted January 2, 2025
Need to record a presentation? When you want to create screen-capture presentations or record your lecture for asynchronous learning, you have access to two JMU-supported tools: What’s the difference between these tools? Canvas Studio is a simple screen capture tool […]
Need to Borrow a Laptop?
Posted January 2, 2025
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, […]