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IDIG: Rethinking Assessments in the Era of Generative AI

Instructional Innovation

Belltower

Aug 6, 2026

NC State Online Launches Strategic Marketing Support Partnership to Accelerate Program Growth

Exceptional online programs deserve exceptional visibility. To help more learners discover the high-quality educational opportunities available through NC State Online, DELTA is launching the NC State Online Strategic Marketing Support Partnership, a new initiative that provides selected online programs with strategic marketing and communications support designed to increase visibility, strengthen program brands and support enrollment…
Perusall

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…
A DELTA Grants team member works with NC State faculty members.

Aug 5, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 DELTA Grants Recipients

DELTA has selected 51 NC State faculty members for 43 grants during the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients represent 11 colleges and units across the university. Through year-long partnerships with DELTA, recipients will receive financial resources and work with teams in instructional design, media production, application development and other areas aligned with each project. Their…
DELTA staff work with instructors in a workshop.

Aug 5, 2026

How DELTA Supports NC State Instructors

Where should an instructor turn for help with Canvas, accessibility, course design, testing or instructional technology? DELTA brings those services together, giving NC State faculty several paths to strengthen teaching and support student learning. Through DELTA, faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants have access to technical assistance, instructional consultations, workshops, teaching resources, grants, media production,…
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…
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 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…

Apr 7, 2026

IDIG: Rethinking Assessments in the Era of Generative AI

This research-to-practice workshop will explore how generative AI is reshaping commonly used assessment types and strategies. We will discuss how to design both AI-restricted and AI-permitted assessments that promote academic integrity and align with learning goals. Professor of Learning, Design and Technology Florence Martin will lead the session and address key considerations for adapting course…