Category: Instructional Design News
We Heard You! Services and Support You Requested
Posted January 20, 2026
Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent campus survey about what you need from us! We can’t do our work without hearing from you. We received some great ideas, which are being funneled into the appropriate channels for consideration. Your feedback has also helped to inform our recent communications on Digital Accessibility (related to meeting Title II requirements), including: We also received questions about: Still have […]
Create Your Own Open Course Materials
Posted January 14, 2026
Join this virtual workshop to learn about Pressbooks, a platform for publishing ebooks, textbooks, white papers, reports and openly licensed materials. […]
Get Help Converting Files into Accessible Formats in Canvas
Posted January 13, 2026
It’s now easier to convert PDFs and other files into more accessible formats—directly in Canvas! We’ve integrated SensusAccess into Canvas to support the digital accessibility of course materials as JMU works toward meeting its Title II goals. What is SensusAccess? SensusAccess is a document conversion tool that transforms files into alternative formats. For example, it can […]
Bite-Sized Tips for Digital Accessibility at JMU
Posted December 17, 2025
Have you been enjoying the series of quick tips on digital accessibility topics in our weekly emails? Now you can find them all here! As part of JMU’s campus-wide digital accessibility efforts, the Libraries and our Digital Accessibility Ambassadors are working hard to support faculty in making […]
Digital Media Creation Workshops in Spring 2026
Posted December 12, 2025
JMU Libraries is excited to offer a variety of workshops this spring to help you build essential digital media skills for both personal and professional projects. Whether you’re looking to caption videos, record lectures, design graphics, or edit photos and […]
JMU Instructional Designers Contribute to Award-Winning Book
Posted December 10, 2025
Nicole Wilson and Elaine Kaye, instructional designers in JMU Libraries, recently received international recognition for their work. They co-authored a chapter in a book that has earned an award for excellence in open education. The book, Pedagogy Opened: Innovative Theory […]
Gradescope & Bubble Sheet Info Sessions for JMU Faculty
Posted December 8, 2025
Join one of our info sessions for a comprehensive introduction to using Gradescope and Bubble Sheet at JMU. Gradescope is a powerful assessment platform available to JMU instructors, and Bubble Sheet is one aspect of this platform. Gradescope can improve feedback quality and […]
Office Hours and Workshops on Digital Accessibility
Posted December 4, 2025
We’re offering personalized office hours and interactive workshops to help JMU faculty improve the digital accessibility of their course materials: Can’t attend? You can also: Why does digital accessibility matter? Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
6 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Spring Semester
Posted December 4, 2025
Looking ahead to spring? We’re here to help you start strong. Here are six ways we can help you get ready for next semester: 1. Improve the accessibility of your Canvas courses: We can help you optimize student access to […]
Workshop for Faculty: Reflective Learning with GoReact
Posted December 3, 2025
In this workshop from JMU Libraries, you’ll get hands-on experience with GoReact, JMU’s video feedback tool integrated into Canvas. Sign up for the date that works best for you: Join us to explore GoReact from both the student and instructor perspectives—and learn how […]
