Instructional Design and Educational Technology Services for Faculty : JMU Libraries

JMU instructors, did you know that the Libraries’ expert instructional designers and technologists can help you meaningfully integrate appropriate technologies into the academic experience? Whether you’re planning an online course, designing a digital assignment, or seeking advice on teaching strategies, keep reading!

For tech support for learning technologies or classroom equipment, please switch to Library Tech Support.

Personalized support:

Expert advice & how-to guides:

Consult with us on pedagogy, strategies for enhancing your teaching with technologies, and instructional design

Take a workshop on creative approaches and technologies for teaching in all modes

Get expert support for creating digital assignments or digital projects that enhance and transform your teaching

Schedule technology instruction for students

Get expert assistance with media production for your teaching

Visit the The Makery to learn about the tools, supplies, and guidance it provides for tinkering, crafting, and inventing

Teach with Canvas at JMU

Teach with Zoom or Webex at JMU

Teach an online, hybrid, or hyflex course

Teach a large class in an online or hybrid mode

Incorporate best practices in your online teaching

Record and share lectures online

Learn about our multimedia editing software and equipment for your teaching

Find tutorials and manuals for JMU’s classroom equipment, including Hovercams

Read about our teaching/technology spaces: The Makery, 3SPACE, Narration Room, or Recording Studio

Self-paced professional learning

We also provide self-paced professional learning opportunities that support your course design work and teaching practices. They are designed to fit into your schedule and help you achieve your goals.

Other support for teaching with technology at JMU:

Library Tech Support experts support classroom technology/equipment, Canvas, and more.
JMU IT provides training, information, and tech support on various technologies that you may use in the course of teaching.
The Center for Faculty Innovation offers teaching consultations and more.
The Office of Disability Services offers an Accessible Media and Technology program and other resources and services.
The JMU Communication Center (part of the Learning Centers) offers faculty support and resources.
JMU X-Labs helps faculty who teach JMU X-Labs courses transform a standard classroom lesson into a dynamic, collaborative experience at Lakeview Hall, whether students are in person or virtual. Their technology and spaces are designed to help instructors and students experience learning at a new level, with systems like Epson Interactive Displays, Bluescape visual collaboration platform, Mersive Solstice, ThinkHub, and AI cameras. For more information and availability, contact jmuxlabs@jmu.edu.