Instructional Innovation

Mar 26, 2025

Hybrid Learning Grants Utilize AI to Enhance Course Design and Student Learning

Led by instructional designers Yan Shen and Christine Cranford, the grant projects evolved from using ChatGPT prompt templates to developing custom GPTs that address specific learning challenges. Current projects include AI assistants for reflective journaling, accounting problem-solving, biochemistry concept clarification and engineering application.

Holladay Hall in the spring on a warm May afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Mar 26, 2025

Meet Faculty Fellow Jill Jones

As a Faculty Fellow, Jones aims to foster effective learning communities and incorporate mental wellness concepts. She brings valuable experience to her role as a DELTA Faculty Fellow — a background as an elementary teacher, literacy specialist and literacy coach. Jones teaches reading methods courses while helping colleagues integrate instructional technology effectively.

Spring blooms around the Memorial Belltower on an April afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Mar 26, 2025

April IDIG Online Session

Join our hands-on workshop to create AI assistants for your teaching needs. Discover how chatbots can boost engagement, offer personalized support, and simplify course management. Learn proven strategies to maximize student adoption and educational impact.

Mar 26, 2025

Faculty Members Highly Recommend DELTA’s Course Improvement Grants

These grants continue to transform teaching at NC State through collaborative design and Quality Matters standards. Faculty members like Teaching Professor Shweta Trivedi and retired Assistant Teaching Professor Peter Hessling report significant improvements in student engagement and performance after participating. The program has certified 75 courses across all NC State colleges, reaching over 14,000 students annually.

Feb 24, 2025

Master Project Management: Tools and Tips for Student Success

Empower students to take control of their task management skills to foster academic success. While Moodle offers instructors features for tracking progress like due dates and activity completion, this tip provides information about student-centered tools.

Feb 24, 2025

Boost Motivation with Universal Design for Learning Principles

Incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines into your learning experiences promotes student engagement and motivation. Learn tips and tricks to streamline your course design process.

DELTA Faculty Fellow Christopher Crosbie

Feb 24, 2025

Meet Faculty Fellow Christopher Crosbie

Associate professor of English Chris Crosbie is using his Faculty Fellowship to foster community and conversation among students and scholars of Shakespeare.

The left side of this image is an actual photo while the right side is a virtual environment for interactive exploration.

Feb 24, 2025

DELTA Grants LAR 221 Project: An Invitation to Walk in the Park

Through collaboration with DELTA, two NC State instructors transformed their approach to teaching biophilic urban design. Their innovative project features a detailed virtual replica of the Kids Together Playground, allowing users to explore the park environment from both adult and toddler viewpoints.

Decorative photo of four people standing around several laptops

Feb 24, 2025

Navigating AI in Education with AI Literacy

For insights into NC State's potential path to AI leadership, consider Fyfe's thoughtful analysis. His position emphasizes AI literacy and underscores a crucial point: the advancement of artificial intelligence depends on human expertise rather than just technological development.

Jan 29, 2025

Register for NC State’s Conference on Faculty Excellence

Interested in collaborating with colleagues from all six members of the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges on innovative approaches to teaching and learning? Join us for a day-long event to learn more about mentoring, career mapping, critical thinking and more!