Category: Educational Technology News
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, […]
6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester
Posted December 6, 2024
It’s almost the end of the semester! As you wrap up fall, reflect, and start preparing for spring, remember that even though Carrier is under construction, we are here to support your research and teaching. Here are 6 things we’re eager […]
We’re Keeping Classroom Technology Up to Date
Posted November 15, 2024
Did you know the classroom technology team in JMU Libraries installed 40 new laser projectors, 66 new control systems, 47 new digital switchers, and 58 new Windows computers in classrooms and labs across campus last year? Even if you don’t […]
Gradescope Bubble Sheet Replacing Scantron
Posted November 11, 2024
We are happy to share that JMU will soon offer a new and improved test scoring system to replace Scantron. Introducing: Gradescope Bubble Sheet! Benefits: Gradescope Bubble Sheet offers a more efficient and cost-effective method for grading multiple-choice exams, saving […]
Feature Friday: Getting Black Humanities Research on the Map
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 […]
JMU Libraries Offers Resources to Support Teaching, Learning, and Research with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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 offers Microsoft CoPilot Chat, a generative artificial intelligence (gAI) tool with commercial […]
Top 7 Collaborations Between JMU Faculty and The Makery
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, […]
Teaching & Learning with AI: One of Two New Modules in the Design for Learning Institute
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, […]