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Author: Cassidy Jo Colson

Robinson holds an extended camera to record a swimmer from above in the Aquatic Center.

Jul 18, 2019

Instructional Media Production Delivers All-around Innovation in Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Using the latest tools and technologies, DELTA's Instructional Media Productions team is driving innovation, creating opportunities for student success and taking online learning at NC State to places it has never been before. 

Lead Testing Associate Whitney Hicks (right) checks in a student for an exam at the Centennial Campus Test Center. Whitney is sitting behind a desk and passing the student an ID back after verifying it.

Jul 9, 2019

DELTA Testing Services Adapts to Change

DELTA Testing Services quickly and efficiently adapted to an unprecedented demand for testing in FY 2018-2019. An appointment-only exam system was implemented to eliminate wait times during high-volume periods such as a final exams. DELTA staff members are committed to continuing to provide high-quality service to faculty and students. 

DELTA staff attendees feet pictured from above with the ECGC logo on the ground.

Jun 27, 2019

Token Takeaways from the East Coast Game Conference

In its 11th year, the East Coast Game Conference brought together industry professionals to network and share growing trends and new technologies. DELTA staff shared some of their key takeaways and tokens of advice from the conference. 

May 30, 2019

Internal Training Service Creates New Opportunities

WolfWare Internal Training and Development launched in 2017 to support departments, faculty and staff in developing and maintaining online, non-credit, no-fee courses and trainings using a project space in WolfWare. In FY 18-19, the team worked with 11 departments and divisions on campus to create a variety of trainings, courses and projects. 

Jason Cook, Michael Von Bargen and Richard Singer at the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Annual Conference in New Orleans in April 2019. The group is set to graduate from the Master of Education in Training and Development program this May. The three are pictured in front of their presentation screen.

May 1, 2019

Three Colleagues Tackle Master’s Degree and Professional World

Michael Von Bargen, Jason Cook and Richard Singer will soon graduate from the online Master of Education in Training and Development. Learn how this group of friends has taken what they’ve learned at NC State and applied it to their careers at Duke Energy — saving the company $1.5 million in training costs. 

Tornadoes pictured in the distance of a field. Photo from Postdoctoral Research Scholar Brice Coffer.

May 1, 2019

MEA 140 Makes Waves Online

An Online and Distance Education DELTA Grant is bringing MEA 140: Catastrophic Earth online for the first time. See how we are collaborating with faculty to enhance this course with media deliverables, interactive content and more. 

Instructional Designer Yan Shen (right) gives a presentation at the 2018 Summer Shorts. Yan is pictured at the front of the room with participants in the crowd.

Apr 24, 2019

Submit a Proposal for Summer Shorts 2019(Archive)

Want to share your innovative online teaching strategies? Submit a session proposal for DELTA’s Summer Shorts in Instructional Technologies for our face-to-face (Aug. 12) and/or online (Aug. 13) days! Proposals are due by May 31. Check out this article for an overview of this year's Summer Shorts schedule. 

Screenshot from a Lightboard lecture video in Teaching Assistant Professor Jason King's CSC 316 course. Animations were integrated to help students better understand abstract concepts. King is seen pointing to a data structure.

Apr 3, 2019

DELTA Grants Make a Difference: Redesigning Critical Computer Science Courses

Is your large enrollment or critical path course in need of a redesign? We have a solution. Critical Path Course Redesign grants are available to transform the learning experience. See how we’ve redesigned a series of courses in the Department of Computer Science to impact student success. 

Participants of the 2018 DELTA-Con talk in a discussion group.

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 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.