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NC State Invites Faculty to Explore Immersive Learning at First-Ever XR Showcase

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Participants use immersive technology.

Jun 12, 2026

XR Showcase Highlights Immersive Learning in Action 

The first-ever XR Showcase took place April 8, 2026, at D.H. Hill Library in the Faculty Research Commons. The XR Showcase highlighted how faculty across campus are transforming the classroom through extended reality (XR) technology — giving faculty and staff a space to explore innovative XR projects and connect outside of their daily work.  Hosted…
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…
Jessie Sova, assistant vice provost for finance and business at DELTA and NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education, has been honored by UPCEA with the 2026 Business and Operations Award for Operational Excellence.

May 4, 2026

DELTA and NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education’s Jessie Sova Honored with National UPCEA Award for Operational Excellence

Jessie Sova, assistant vice provost for finance and business at DELTA and NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education, has been honored by UPCEA with the 2026 Business and Operations Award for Operational Excellence. UPCEA is the leading national association for online and professional education, and this award represents one of the highest individual honors in the field. Sova…
Director of undergraduate programs in NC State’s Department of Horticulture Science, Jodi Driedger, films a segment for the video introduction of "The Peculiar Case of the Perishing Petunias".

May 3, 2026

From “Dry Content” to “Plant Murder Mysteries”: How One DELTA Grant Reimagined Student Engagement

When Jodi Driedger, director of undergraduate programs in NC State’s Department of Horticulture Science, approached the DELTA Grants team, she had a clear problem with no simple solution.​ Students in HS 201 (The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices) struggled to engage with the material on plant nutrition. It was dense, visual and technical –…
Photo of a woman playing the piano in DELTA Grants graphic.

Apr 30, 2026

Which DELTA Grant Actually Fits Your Project?

When faculty reach out to the DELTA Grants team, they usually start with a direct question: “Which grant best aligns with what I’m trying to do?” The answer usually has less to do with the grant’s title and more to do with the specific instructional challenge you’re trying to solve. Are you looking to test…
students using VR in a fitness class

Apr 1, 2026

Applications Open for Spring 2026 DELTA Grants

At NC State, some of the most meaningful teaching innovations begin with a question. What would help students better understand a difficult concept? How might a course become more engaging, flexible or accessible? What new approach could help instructors solve a persistent teaching challenge? For more than two decades, DELTA Grants have helped instructors turn…
Study Smart google slides image featuring students

Mar 6, 2026

From Study Tips to Study Science: The Story Behind NC State’s Study Smart Series

Study Smart is helping NC State students rethink how they study. The short video series blends student perspectives with research-backed learning science to turn study tips into smarter, more effective strategies.
NC State’s Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) will host a Learning Technologies Town Hall focused on the university’s transition from Moodle to Canvas on Friday, April 24.

Mar 4, 2026

DELTA to Host Virtual Town Hall on Canvas LMS Transition

NC State’s Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) will host a Learning Technologies Town Hall focused on the university’s transition from Moodle to Canvas on Friday, April 24, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The session is the first in a series designed to inform and engage with faculty and staff on DELTA’s…
NC State's Mike Cuales leads XR Workshop for DELTA

Mar 4, 2026

NC State Invites Faculty to Explore Immersive Learning at First-Ever XR Showcase

NC State hosts XR Showcase for faculty and staff to explore immersive teaching, innovative learning technologies and hands-on XR experiences.