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Faculty Perspective: QM Essential Standards Program Leads to Student Engagement

Annual Report

Student poses for photo in a graduation cap and mask in front of Talley Student Union

Jan 8, 2021

Behind the Scenes of NC State’s First Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Teams from across NC State's campus came together in 2020 to produce the university's first virtual commencement ceremony. Learn how they worked collaboratively through unprecedented circumstances to honor and celebrate the Class of 2020.

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Jan 4, 2021

Virtual Viewer Magnifies Its Performance and Potential

The Virtual Viewer is an online virtual microscope developed in collaboration with the Wilson College of Textiles. As part of a DELTA Grant, a project team recently updated the tool for continued use, added helpful new features and made changes to support widespread use at NC State.

Dec 21, 2020

Takeaways from 2020 Conferences: A New Normal

Members of the DELTA team attended and presented at the virtual 2020 conferences to exchange best practices in teaching with technology with others in the higher education world. Nine DELTA staff members share their key takeaways from these conferences.
Five people stand physically distanced in a classroom. Projectors and a television display the SPIA 2020 Commencement Ceremony

Dec 17, 2020

School of Public and International Affairs Hosts Commencement from a DELTA Classroom

DELTA Classrooms are usually reserved for teaching, but a collaboration between DELTA and the NC State School of Public and International Affairs turned a classroom into a graduation hall.

The NC State belltower against a blue and orange sky.

Dec 11, 2020

Online and Distance Education Fall Graduates are Ready to Make a Difference

NC State Online and Distance Education fall 2020 graduates from a variety of degree and certificate programs share their journeys and advice for others thinking about continuing their education or launching a new career. 
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Dec 2, 2020

Faculty Reflect on Open Textbook Grants

Learn how four NC State faculty members are using the Open Textbook Grant to mitigate financial stress on students and drive the adoption of OERs across the university. Applications for the Open Textbook Grants are due Dec. 10, 2020.

Dec 2, 2020

College During COVID-19: DELTA’s Tips For Teaching In 2021

DELTA’s staff of technology and pedagogy experts have tips for faculty preparing for a new semester of online, hybrid and in-person classes this spring.
Screenshot of a phone with the Graphic Design Theory AR App on screen. A design pillar appears in augmented reality.

Dec 1, 2020

Graphic Design Theory AR App Earns Design Incubation Award

The Graphic Design Theory Augmented Reality (AR) App has earned the Communication Design Award in the Teaching category from Design Incubation. Congratulations to the project team!
Students work and walk in Talley Student Union during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Marc Hall

Nov 30, 2020

10 Tips to Prepare Your Students for a Successful Spring

Looking for ways to support your students ahead of the spring semester? Our DELTA Faculty Fellows and staff have compiled their tips for creating a class that promotes effective learning outcomes and student well-being.

Nov 23, 2020

Faculty Perspective: QM Essential Standards Program Leads to Student Engagement

Participating in QMESP leads to a well-designed course built to engage students. Learn how Professor of Accounting Eileen Taylor incorporated the QM Essential Standards to improve her course.