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Aug 9, 2017

August 2017 Mediasite Administrator Update(Archive)

Mediasite Server, Recorder Software and Recorder Disc Image Versions Test server: 7.0.30, Build 3737. Production server: 7.0.30, Build 3737. Recorder software version: 7.1.13 Build 4571 Recorder disc image 7.1.13. Recorder Version 7.1.13 Build 4571 Upgrade recorders to this version to enable the university-mandated security encryption standard TLS 1.2. Recorders must be on recorder disc image… 

Aug 9, 2017

HOW Design Live 2017 Recap

Recently DELTA attended HOW Design Live, a conference that focuses on refueling passion for work while also combining practical knowledge needed to achieve and advance in your own career. Topics included giving and receiving beneficial critique, how to replenish your creativity and the idea of presence. 
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Aug 7, 2017

WolfWare News 8/7/2017

DELTA strives to keep you informed of changes to our learning management systems to help you make the most effective use of Moodle and other WolfWare tools in your courses. Moodle Upgrade Our annual Moodle upgrade was completed in the Spring and version 3.2 is available for you to prepare Fall courses. The upgrade to Moodle… 

Aug 2, 2017

Top Hat: The New Tool to Improve Student Engagement

Are you looking to better engage students and use their existing devices in your favor? Leveraging a mobile device as a learning tool is what Top Hat is all about. NC State acquired an enterprise-level license for Top Hat in May 2017, meaning faculty can use it at no cost to their students. 
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Aug 1, 2017

Physics App Selected as a 2017 Campus Technology Impact Award

Campus Technology magazine recognizes NC State’s MyTech App as a 2017 Campus Technology Impact Award recipient in the Teaching & Learning category. 

Jul 20, 2017

Digitally Speaking: Using Recording Tools in Assignments and Feedback

Tips from DELTA Faculty Fellow Carolyn Quarterman about digital recording tools she has found successful to give video and audio feedback to students. Many are available on campus and are free of charge. 
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Jul 13, 2017

Sonic Foundry Scholarship Honors Laura Stephenson

SonicFoundry, the owners of Mediasite, renamed its Video in Education Scholarship Award this year in honor of Laura Stephenson, a longtime NC State employee and champion of classroom capture. 
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Jul 12, 2017

A Work in Progress: Adding WolfWare Tools

The Applications Development team has been working to create new tools in WolfWare. The WolfWare Email tool and WolfWare WordPress will be available as a technology preview in Fall 2017. The new tools are being introduced to replace pieces of WolfWare Classic functionality. 

Jul 3, 2017

July 2017 Mediasite Administrator Update(Archive)

Mediasite Users Group meeting Wednesday July 11 in Park Shops 130 from 1:30pm-3pm. The most important item on the agenda is discussed below. Important: SSL Security and Mediasite recorders Mediasite recorders should be upgraded to the 7.1.13 image (available soon) and 7.1.13 version software before the Fall semester. Here’s why: Mediasite recorders are not compliant… 

Jun 30, 2017

Teaching Cultural Competencies Through Virtual Reality

NC State’s Global Training Initiative and DELTA staff have incorporated virtual reality in an immersive approach to teach cultural competencies to students and professionals in an online environment.