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DELTA Faculty Fellows Support NC State Peers in Academic Continuity

Annual Report 2019-2020

The belltower framed by trees in Spring. Photo by Marc Hall

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. 
Two men wearing masks and headsets watch recorded footage at a desk in the instructional media production control room.

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. 
Ethiopian woman in a bright patterned dress feeds a cow long grass.

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. 
Annette Moore poses with arms crossed under a brick archway.

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. 
The Belltower framed by spring leaves.

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. 
Rows of desks with computers and partitions for test taking.

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. 
Copper wolves on central campus.

Apr 30, 2020

Two DELTA Staff Members Receive 2020 Provost’s Unit Award for Excellence

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost honored DELTA staff members David Howard and Charlene Pettiway each with an Award for Excellence for their extraordinary commitment and contributions to DELTA and the larger NC State community. 
A child waters a fruit and vegetable garden with a hose.

Apr 29, 2020

Natural Learning Initiative Takes Education Outdoors with WolfWare Outreach

The Natural Learning Initiative offers two asynchronous certificate programs for professional development in WolfWare Outreach. The certificate programs are tailored to early childhood and landscape design professionals who want to improve children's outdoor learning environments. 
James McConnell sits at a large desk talking with a group of faculty members.

Apr 20, 2020

DELTA Faculty Fellows Support NC State Peers in Academic Continuity

Several former and current DELTA Faculty Fellows are sharing their expertise in teaching with technology to help NC State instructors make the switch to remote teaching and achieve academic continuity.