Spring Workshops on Teaching with JMU’s Ed Tech Tools

Posted December 8, 2025 in Educational Technology News, Featured News, JMU Libraries News

We’re offering a variety of faculty workshops on JMU’s educational technology tools in Spring 2026. All are on Zoom or are hybrid—offered on Zoom and in Rose Library room 3311. If you attend in person, please bring a laptop for hands-on training.

jmu faculty members attending a libraries workshop in a rose library classroom

Canvas Essentials

Gain the skills and resources you need to create engaging courses in Canvas. Learn how to get the most out of Canvas, by using applications such as Canvas Studio, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and other powerful tools and features. Choose the date that works best for you:

Tuesday, January 13, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 10-11 a.m.

Enhancing Course Accessibility Using Ally

Discover how Anthology Ally, our accessibility checker integrated into Canvas, can help you create more inclusive and accessible courses. Ally helps you identify course materials that need improvement and provides students with alternative file formats based on their needs. Choose the date that works best for you:

Tuesday, January 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1-2 p.m.

Teaching with JMU’s Digital Tools

Learn about some of the powerful online tools available to faculty and staff at JMU, including Zoom, Gradescope, Ally, Canvas Studio, and Microsoft 365. Choose the date that works best for you:

Tuesday, January 20, 3-4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 3-4 p.m.

Gradescope & Bubble Sheet Info Sessions

Join one of these info sessions for a comprehensive introduction to using Gradescope and Bubble Sheet at JMU. Please choose the date that works best for you:

Wednesday 2/4, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesday 1/27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday 1/29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Reflective Learning with GoReact

Get hands-on experience with GoReact, JMU’s video feedback tool integrated into Canvas. Please choose the date that works best for you:

Wednesday 2/11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Thursday 3/5, 11 a.m. or 12 p.m.

Questions?

Please view our workshop calendar or contact the Learning Innovations & Design Desk in person or online for more information.