Author: Jennifer Tagsold

May 10, 2021

Master of Education in Training and Development Online Program Strengthens Leadership Potential for IT Manager

This May, Chris Allen will earn his Master of Education in Training and Development through NC State Online.  Currently, Allen is the IT Systems Manager in the College of Engineering at NC State. He began the program because of his desire to become more than a mentor. He wanted “to reach as many people as possible because… 

Apr 30, 2021

They’ve Got Chemistry: A Popular App Impacts Student Learning Across Lab Sections

A difficult topic in an organic chemistry lab gets a high-tech, pandemic-proof makeover through an exploratory DELTA grant. 

Mar 31, 2021

Save the Dates for 2021-2022 DELTA Grants Proposals

It’s time to set your DELTA Grants project proposals into motion! DELTA Grants is a competitive awards program for NC State faculty and staff. We seek collaborative partners from diverse disciplines across campus to work with DELTA staff to provide innovative solutions for educational challenges.  

Dec 11, 2020

Moodle and Other Tech Tips from an Instructional Designer

After years of curating design, LMS, teaching and general computing hacks, DELTA Instructional Designer Jennifer Tagsold is sharing her list of workarounds and helpful tips. Consider these tips as you plan your next course. 

Jul 21, 2020

Perk Up Your Course Announcements: 5 Tips for Enhancing the Faculty-Student Connection

Weekly announcements from a course instructor help establish a faculty-student connection, which leads to gains in student understanding and the overall online course experience. We're sharing some tips to make announcements in your online course with the Moodle Announcements Forum. 

Jan 13, 2017

Distracted: 10 Tips to Help the Online Learner Stay Focused

From flashing calendar reminders to buzzing social media notifications, our lives are full of various distractions caused by the way we arrange our digital platforms. For the online learner, making class a priority can be difficult. These tips will help you stay focused. 

Jun 7, 2016

Enhancing Self-Regulation for the Online Learner

Research has shown that key variables for success in an online course include motivation (e.g., goal orientation, self-efficacy), utilizing learning strategies (e.g., metacognitive strategies), and resource management (e.g., time management, help seeking) (Cho & Kim, 2013). While some students may seem to possess more of these skills than others (for example, those who have previous… 

Apr 22, 2015

Face-to-face, Blended, or Online: The Impact of Course Delivery Method on Student Learning

Faculty members often apply for a DELTA grant seeking to improve a course using the latest technologies or research-based best practices and end up discovering that a blended or fully online course would be a great fit. When an instructor considers delivering a course in a new way, he or she often wonders about the impact this… 

Apr 22, 2015

Learning is Fun: Effective Technology-based Assignments that Students Actually Enjoy

As professors plan their courses and assignments, they might begin by wondering about effective technology-based assignments that students enjoy. There are many engaging assignments happening in classes all around campus. This article will explain the general idea behind the assignments, while allowing faculty room to envision how these could fit into their own class. Have…