Tools and Tips

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…

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…

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.

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…

May 6, 2026

Structure Student Responses with Padlet Custom Fields

Padlet is often used for open-ended brainstorming and discussion, but newer features like custom fields allow you to add more structure to student responses. This can help guide participation, improve the quality of responses, and support more intentional learning activities. Learn how custom fields can help you design more focused and meaningful Padlet activities. Padlet…

May 4, 2026

Quick Sweeps for Panopto’s Closed Captions

Yay! You’ve uploaded your latest lecture video to Panopto. Now, it’s time to add closed captions to it. Closed captions are a text equivalent of what is said, which appear synchronously on-screen. From Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, to English-as-a-Second-Language students, to caregivers learning statistics after finally putting their toddler to sleep, closed captions create a…

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May 1, 2026

DELTA Knowledge Base Resources to Help Close Out the Semester

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…

Students work in the Hunt library on Cenennial campus.

Apr 7, 2026

Making Digital Math Expressions Accessible Workshop Series

DELTA, along with campus partners, are offering a miniseries on accessible math expressions. We’ll cover ways to both remediate inaccessible math (think images of equations, handwritten notes and more) and how to create accessible math proactively. Our first of these lunch and learn sessions is April 15, and details about the following sessions will be…

Students chat between classes at the entrance to Talley Student Union on main campus.

Apr 7, 2026

Finding Your Entry Point to Active Learning

Active learning is becoming increasingly common in higher education, and digital tools can make it easier for you to get started than you might think. In fact, by using the tools you already rely on, you can introduce small, intentional moments of interaction that move students beyond listening and into engaging with people, materials, and…