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Category: Instructional Design 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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New Course Design Institute for Work-Based Learning Experiences  

Posted August 27, 2026

Apply by September 8 to join the new Course Design Institute for Work-Based Learning Experiences, offered by the JMU University Career Center in collaboration with the Center for Faculty Innovation and JMU Libraries. In this institute, a cohort of 10 […]

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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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 […]

Bite-Sized Tips for Digital Accessibility at JMU

Posted March 3, 2026

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 course materials more accessible. Whether you’re updating a syllabus, designing slides, or sharing resources online, these tips make it easier to build accessibility into […]

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 […]

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. […]