2009

Jan 23, 2009

New 2009 Teaching & Learning with Technology (TLT) Conference dates

2009 TLTC Conference dates finalized . . . 

Jan 22, 2009

LITRE Expo 2009: Looking Toward the Future and Learning from the Past

Almost everyone at NC State takes Learning in a Technology-Rich Environment (LITRE) for granted now. As a flagship university for science and technology, of course we investigate ways to use the Web and other digital media to enhance our teaching and learning! But just 10 years ago, many perceived the Web as a mere novelty for use in teaching, and some saw online courses as potentially disruptive to sound pedagogy and academic excellence. 

Jan 20, 2009

TLTR Session: Is Learning a Serious Game?

Title: TLTR Session: Is Learning a Serious Game? Location: D.H. Hill Library, Faculty Senate Chambers Description: Presentation from faculty working on NSF-funded games for teaching & learning in a variety of disciplines, as well as others who will offer us insights into the world of serious games. Start Time: 15:30 Date: 2009-02-04 End Time: 17:00 

Jan 15, 2009

DE to Host Open House on Jan. 22, 2009

DELTA’s Distance Education unit will host an Open House for current and prospective distance education students interested in learning about the DE programs and opportunities available to them at NC State. Please stop by if you are interested in talking to our knowledgeable staff about why DE is the right option for you! Date: Jan. 22,… 

Jan 13, 2009

DELTA Hosts Open House

DELTA hosted faculty, staff and administrators from around campus and beyond at an Open House on Dec. 18, 2008. Guests were invited to tour DELTA’s new office in Venture II and talk to staff about DELTA’s programs and services. 

Jan 7, 2009

DELTA’s 10th Summer Institute Teaches Beyond the Tools

In May 2008, thirty-nine participants from nine colleges within North Carolina State University gathered for a week-long, intensive study of tools and strategies for incorporating technology into the classroom. Hosted by NC State’s Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), the tenth annual Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning with Technology empowered faculty members and support staff with the use of instructional technology techniques and tools. 

Jan 7, 2009

Pearson Named 2008 University Award for Excellence Winner

Tony Pearson, manager for DELTA’s Video Communications Services, was named a 2008 University Awards for Excellence winner at the annual University Awards for Excellence Luncheon in May. 

Jan 7, 2009

Storberg-Walker Receives Blackboard Exemplary Course Award

August 5, 2008 North Carolina State University’s Training & Development Online Program (TDZ) received an award this summer, adding to its “Outstanding Program Award” from the North Carolina Distance Learning Association in 2007.  Faculty member Julia Storberg-Walker was presented with the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award at the Blackboard 2008 Conference (BbWorld ’08) for her course…