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2019

Copper wolves on central campus.

Feb 19, 2019

Who’s Behind WolfWare? Governance Structure Creates Transparency, Efficiency

WolfWare is a big part of the NC State community and it takes active participation and collaboration from faculty and DELTA staff to keep our academic learning technologies relevant and efficient to positively impact student success. 

DELTA Staff members (left to right) Jakia Salam, Yan Shen and Chris Willis at the 2019 UNC System Student Success Conference. The group is standing in front of a screen and behind a podium at the conference.

Feb 18, 2019

DELTA Staff Share Flipped Learning Strategies at 2019 UNC System Student Success Conference

Three DELTA staff members presented their work on flipped learning models at the 2019 UNC Student Success Conference. Jakia Salam, Yan Shen and Chris Willis shared some of their key takeaways from the conference. 

Feb 13, 2019

Moodle Feature Allows Student Access Beyond Semester Dates

NC State instructors can now allow specific students to access their Moodle courses outside of the normal semester availability dates by requesting a special role for the student called "Extended Access." This role can be used to resolve incomplete grades. 

Feb 11, 2019

Trees That Teach

You could learn about urban trees from a textbook. Or, your class could get outside to Think and Do. Through a Critical Path Course Redesign grant, DELTA staff members teamed up with Introduction to Environmental Science instructor Steph Jeffries to develop instructional and data collection materials for students to learn about campus trees. 

DELTA Testing Services Associate Brad Collins (left) pictured with a student who is turning in a test at the Centennial Campus Test Center.

Jan 30, 2019

Inclement Weather Disrupts Testing: Q+A with Tom Miller(Archive)

In December, snow caused a disruption to the start of fall semester final exams. After the university reopened, DELTA test centers struggled to keep up with demand from test-takers. Senior Vice Provost Tom Miller discusses how students were impacted and the steps taken to improve the process at the test centers, including implementing appointment-only testing this semester. 

Dan Spencer outside CTI.

Jan 18, 2019

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Dan Spencer

A new inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of the workplace. Dan Spencer is DELTA's first postdoctoral research scholar focused on assisting faculty and DELTA colleagues in conducting educational research based on DELTA Grants or other projects. 

Arlene Mendoza-Moran (right) works with faculty at the 2018 Summer Shorts in Instructional Technologies program. Mendoza-Moran and faculty are working on a laptop at a desk.

Jan 2, 2019

Using Technology to Support Your Teaching: DELTA is Here to Help

As you prepare for the start of the spring 2019 semester, are you thinking about how using technology in your teaching endeavors can help with student success? DELTA is here to help you leverage technology to support teaching in both face-to-face and online course environments.