Category: Instructional Design News
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
