March 2019

Mar 29, 2019

Four DELTA Staff Members Receive 2019 Provost’s Unit Award for Excellence

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost honored DELTA staff members Jonathan Champ, Lou Harrison, Alexis Simison and Bethanne Tobey each with an Award for Excellence for their extraordinary commitment and contribution to DELTA and the larger NC State community. 

Mar 26, 2019

DELTA-Con Set for May 3, Register Now

Our annual unconference is now a standalone event held May 3. Engage with your higher ed colleagues in this discussion-driven day where participants determine the agenda. DELTA-Con is a place to connect, share and inspire. Slots are filling fast, secure your spot now! 

Mar 21, 2019

Teaching (and Learning) Through Technology

NC State’s DELTA Grants program empowers faculty to revolutionize classroom and online instruction. Learn how a team of DELTA staff worked with Deb Littlejohn to transform her graphic design theory course using immersive media. Submit a DELTA Grants proposal starting April 8 through May 17. Attend an info session or group consultation to help prepare your proposal. 

Mar 20, 2019

DELTA Outlines Results from All Faculty Survey

What happens to all of those surveys you fill out? Here at DELTA, our Planning and Assessment team uses faculty’s valuable feedback to build awareness and continue to improve our communication, support and services. 

Mar 19, 2019

DELTA Seeks New Online Course Improvement Program Cohort for Fall 2019

DELTA’s Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) is a rigorous professional development program based on Quality Matters that requires a significant time commitment from August - December 2019. Complete your application by Friday, April 19. 

Mar 15, 2019

WolfWare News: March 2019

Learn more about the latest updates to our learning technologies to make the most effective use of WolfWare tools in your courses. Check out the new tools including Moodle 3.6 changes and enhancements and WolfWare Google Groups which will be available for Summer 2019 courses and beyond. You can also start creating your summer or fall Moodle course now. 

Mar 11, 2019

DELTA Grants Available to Help Faculty Transform Learning

Are you a faculty member who has a great idea to engage your students, but lack assistance to get it done? Or are you seeking funding to develop or improve a course with the latest technologies or research-based best practices? Partner with us through DELTA Grants. Read more for important dates and processes for the 2019-2020 cycle. 

Mar 11, 2019

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Tamara Watts

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA Staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of the workplace. Tamara Watts is an Online and Distance Education Administrative Associate and focuses on enrollment, maintaining administration and collaborating with other departments on special projects. Watts enjoys event planning and spending time with her family. 

Mar 4, 2019

Zoom: New Enterprise Video Communications Tool Goes Above and Beyond

From holding online classes to professional meetings and webinars, Zoom provides reliable video, audio and chat functionality for your online communication needs. Check out how users across NC State are taking advantage of Zoom. 

Mar 4, 2019

DELTA Offers New Ways to Strengthen Your Teaching With Tech Skills

At this time in the semester, we know you’re busy teaching and advising, so we want to offer you a few ways to learn or refresh your teaching with technology skills that fit in your schedule. A self-paced Moodle course, online 30-minute workshops, and faculty-led webinar series are our new offerings.