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Author: Cassidy Jo Colson

Feb 27, 2020

Faculty Workshop to Evaluate the Quality of Free Textbooks and OER

Come learn about eliminating the cost of textbooks for your students at a faculty workshop on March 12 starting at 10 a.m. in the D.H. Hill Jr. Library. You’ll explore common myths surrounding open textbooks and gain the knowledge and expertise to evaluate and incorporate open educational resources into your courses. 

Feb 25, 2020

Online, 30-Minute Teaching with Tech Workshops

Join us for 30-minute, online workshops about teaching with technology tools and best practices such as tips for online grading and new features of Top Hat. All workshops are held in Zoom at noon. 

Feb 13, 2020

Get Ready to Transform Learning with DELTA Grants

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 2020-2021 cycle. 

The Women in Technology (WIT) interest group kicked off at the 2019 IT Community Event. Donna Petherbridge (far left) facilitates a leadership panel with other members of the WIT steering committee. Pictured left to right: Susan West, Jill Sexton, Mardecia Bell, Debbie Carraway, and Gwen Hazelhurst. Donna Petherbridge is at a podium and the other members are sitting in chairs at the front of the room.

Dec 18, 2019

Women in Technology: Supporting Diversity and Inclusivity at NC State

The recently established Women in Technology interest group brings together staff, faculty and students to create a supportive environment where making the technology field more diverse, inclusive and supportive of women is a priority. All are welcome to join the first coffee and conversations meetup scheduled for Jan. 10, 2020. 

Lonny Carter measures fabric on a desk. The fabric is black and white striped.

Dec 9, 2019

An Online Graduate’s Story of Applying Knowledge to Industry

Lonny Carter, a product manager at Bob Barker Company, will graduate this December with a Master of Textiles degree completed entirely online at NC State. The skills and knowledge she's gained from the program have already begun making an impact in her career. 

Christopher Beeson and McLean Lucas stand at the front of a computer lab room. There are participants at computer stations around the room. One participant is raising his hand. The screen says "Getting Started with Moodle."

Dec 6, 2019

Enhance Your Teaching with Tech: DELTA Spring Workshops Open

Register now for DELTA Spring Workshops! Our workshops focus on providing instructors with the tools, skills and knowledge to effectively use NC State learning technologies to impact student success.  

Dec 2, 2019

Feature Request System Supports Continual Improvement

When DELTA adopted Moodle as our Learning Management System in 2010, it was done so with our campus community in mind. As open source software, Moodle provides the possibility to customize features to meet the needs, requests and suggestions of NC State faculty, staff and students. 

A view from the Graphic Design Theory augmented reality application. Photo by Rich Gurnsey.

Nov 4, 2019

Augmented Reality Brings New Life to Graphic Design Theory Textbook

Created through a DELTA Grant with College of Design Associate Professor Deb Littlejohn, the augmented reality app for GD 303 enhances the standard theory textbook with interactive activities such as quizzes and guided tours. 

Alan McCoy pictured leaning up against a pillar on Centennial Campus.

Oct 22, 2019

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Alan McCoy

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of the workplace. Alan McCoy's Alan McCoy’s varied experience in applications and web development has paved the way for him to thrive in his current role as PHP developer at DELTA.  

Course Quality Program Director Bethanne Tobey leads an Online Course Improvement Program meeting. Group is around tables and Bethanne is writing on a white board.

Oct 21, 2019

Seeking Applications for DELTA’s Course Quality Program

The Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) and the Quality Matters Essentials Standards Program (QMESP) are two professional development opportunities for faculty to improve their online or blended courses based on Quality Matters standards. Apply by Nov. 8.