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NC State Belltower

Aug 5, 2026

What’s New This Semester: Teaching Tech Updates

NC State instructors now have access to the paid version of the Google Chrome Extension: Revision History. Instructors can use it to replay document creation, analyze student writing patterns, track editing history and detect copy/paste activity. These insights can help instructors better understand students’ writing processes and assess the time and effort students have put…
Perusall

Aug 5, 2026

When Does Collaborative Annotation Work?

Written by Assistant Professor Sudha Sankar. One tool. Two very different results. In 2025, I set out to increase student engagement with reading materials in my classes.  With the support of a DELTA Express Grant, I adopted Perusall in two graduate distance education courses. Perusall is a collaborative annotation platform that offers an interactive experience…
DELTA staff work with instructors in a workshop.

Aug 5, 2026

How DELTA Supports NC State Instructors

Where should an instructor turn for help with Canvas, accessibility, course design, testing or instructional technology? DELTA brings those services together, giving NC State faculty several paths to strengthen teaching and support student learning. Through DELTA, faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants have access to technical assistance, instructional consultations, workshops, teaching resources, grants, media production,…
Brickfield Education Labs

Aug 4, 2026

Checking Accessibility in Moodle Just Got Easier

Have you ever wished you could check accessibility easily at the point of creation in a Moodle course? It’s now possible with a brand new upgrade to our Brickfield tool in Moodle, which has been rebranded as Brickfield Enable.
DELTA Knowledge Base. Search the Knowledge Base.

Jul 13, 2026

July 2026: What’s New in the DELTA Knowledge Base?

The DELTA Knowledge Base is a great resource for instant support to answer many WolfWare, Moodle or general instructional technology questions you may have — and it is constantly being updated! Just visit our DELTA Knowledge Base homepage, and search for the specific tool or topic you want to learn more about to find helpful…
Person typing on laptop

Jul 13, 2026

Creating Keyboard-Friendly Word and Google Docs

Did you know that some people navigate websites, documents, and other digital resources without a mouse? According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), people with mobility and visual challenges, as well as individuals with temporary injuries or chronic conditions, often use a keyboard to interact with digital content.  Before you send out that document,…

Jun 15, 2026

Table the Tables

Whether you want to display information side-by-side, break up a paragraph or conserve space in a document, it can be tempting to use a table. However, for individuals using screen readers and other read-allowed devices, tables can be challenging to navigate. Imagine closing your eyes and suddenly hearing, “Entering Row 2, Column 4, 20.” Without…
Image of the virtual tour of Winston 131 — one of seven DELTA classrooms at NC State University.

Jun 4, 2026

DELTA Collaboration Expands Classroom Accessibility for Deaf* and Hard-of-Hearing Students

Note: *The term “Deaf” is used as an inclusive term to include Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and DeafDisabled (D/HH/DB) individuals. When students walked into a Winston Hall classroom for their evening English seminar this spring, they immediately noticed something different. Screens lined the walls. Cameras and microphones sat overhead. Furniture had been carefully arranged…
Spring blooms around the Memorial Belltower on an April afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

May 6, 2026

End-of-Semester Updates to DELTA Instructional Tools – Spring 2026

As we approach the end of the spring semester, there are a few important changes and updates to DELTA instructional tools that instructors should be aware of. Please review the information below to prepare for the semesters ahead. PlayPosit Is Transitioning to WeVideo Interactivity PlayPosit is transitioning to WeVideo Interactivity. While the interface will look…

May 6, 2026

Save the Date for DELTA Workshops in August

Mark your calendars now for DELTA Workshops happening in August! The Augmented Instructor: Building AI Fluency for Teaching Aug. 4 | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Center for Technology and Innovation on Centennial Campus | Suite 230, Room 01 This 3.5-hour in-person workshop helps instructors build practical, human-centered AI fluency for teaching. Participants will…