Author: Alyson Tuck

Oct 14, 2009

A New Focus for the Gateway Technology Center

In 2008-09, as the focus of the Gateway Technology Center (GTC) in Rocky Mount shifted, so did DELTA’s role with the GTC. The result has been positive changes to develop better ways to serve the four-county region surrounding Rocky Mount. In 2007-08, UNC General Administration collected information about the GTC (academic offerings, students interests, regional… 

Aug 24, 2009

From DELTA Intern to Disney Imagineer

Ashley Wagner, a former student intern in DELTA’s Creative and Multimedia Production Services group, participated in a dream internship this summer at Walt Disney’s Imagineering in Southern California. Wagner landed the internship after becoming a finalist in Disney’s ImagiNations Design Competition. While interning at DELTA in Spring 2009, Wagner, an Art and Design major, assisted… 

Jul 20, 2009

NC State to Migrate to Moodle Learning Management System

In April 2009, North Carolina State University’s Moodle Pilot Implementation Team submitted a recommendation to Dr. Thomas K. Miller III, Vice Provost of Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), that the university transition from its two existing Learning Management Systems (LMSs)—Blackboard Vista and WolfWare—to a new, rewritten version of WolfWare that is built upon… 

Mar 10, 2009

2009 TLT Conference Next Week(Archive)

Several members of the DELTA staff will be presenting at the 2009 TLT conference next week. Stay tuned for more information about those presentations! 

Feb 23, 2009

Miller Honored with National Distance Learning Award

Dr. Tom Miller, North Carolina State University Vice Provost for Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), was recently honored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) with its award for Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the field of Distance Learning. 

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.