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DELTA Instructional Technologists Share Tips for Teaching Online

Author: Lily Theresa Scharrett Fandel

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Jul 6, 2020

Meet Alexis Lockett, DELTA’s Online and Distance Education Program Manager

DELTA welcomed Alexis Lockett as the new Online and Distance Education (ODE) program manager in fiscal year 2019-2020. Lockett will play a key leadership role as DELTA reimagines how ODE will support NC State academic programs. 
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Jun 29, 2020

Tips to Create Your Own Instructional Media From Home

As more people turn to podcasts and videos to engage with students and colleagues at a distance, DELTA staff members are sharing tips to help you navigate the technology behind instructional media and develop powerful learning materials on your own. 
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Jun 29, 2020

Faster and Better: Instructional Media Production’s Year in Review

With innovative technologies, refined workflows and extensive upgrades, Instructional Media Production got "faster and better" at delivering high-quality multimedia to support NC State students and faculty in fiscal year 2019-2020. 
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Jun 29, 2020

Tackling Global Health with Virtual Reality

A DELTA Grant project developed in collaboration with Assistant Professor Andy Stringer and the College of Veterinary Medicine will allow veterinary students to explore global health challenges, diverse farming practices and cultural contexts in virtual reality. 
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Technology Innovation Donna Petherbridge welcomes faculty at the 2018 Summer Shorts in Instructional Technologies program. Petherbridge stands at front of room interacting with faculty. Faculty have hands raised.

Jun 3, 2020

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Donna Petherbridge

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of work. Donna Petherbridge is the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Technology Information and a passionate advocate for DELTA staff and services across NC State's campus. 
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Jun 2, 2020

DELTA Faculty Fellow Finds Success in Online Instruction

Associate Teaching Professor Annette Moore transitioned two courses online this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She found success by learning new skills and adjusting her teaching to be effective at a distance. 
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May 29, 2020

Reflections and Results: Faculty Look Back on Spring Exams

With DELTA test centers closed this May in response to COVID-19, NC State faculty used a variety of strategies to deliver final exams remotely, from alternative assignments to remote proctoring tools. Several faculty members are looking back on the experience and sharing advice for the future. 
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May 29, 2020

Bringing Interaction to Instructional Videos with PlayPosit

PlayPosit is an interactive video editing tool helping educators make the most out of instructional videos with embedded questions, learning objectives and more. Effective Aug. 1, all NC State faculty members will have complete and free access to use PlayPosit in their fall 2020 courses. 
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May 20, 2020

DELTA Testing Services Reflects on a Unique Final Exam Period

NC State students took spring 2020 final exams remotely due to closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DELTA Testing Services adapted to the unprecedented changes with new applications and strategies to support students and faculty. 
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May 14, 2020

DELTA Instructional Technologists Share Tips for Teaching Online

This summer will feel different for NC State instructors and students as all courses move online. DELTA's Instructional Technology Training team is sharing their favorite tools and techniques for online instruction to help faculty make the transition and give students an engaging summer of learning.