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DELTA Offers Badges for Workshop Completion

Instructional Innovation

Christine Cranford, instructional designer with DELTA, standing in the lobby at CTI at a DELTA Con event

Jul 19, 2023

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Christine Cranford

Before coming to work for DELTA, Instructional Designer Christine Cranford taught technical writing at NC State for 17 years. Cranford answered questions to provide insight into how she transitioned from a faculty member to her role at DELTA and to share some interesting facts about herself. 

Jul 19, 2023

The Gradescope Tool Can Streamline Grading and Feedback

Wish there was an instructional tool that grades handwritten assignments and exams accurately and consistently? Gradescope can do just that! In addition, an upgrade was just released with a single sign-on feature and a mobile app. 
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Jul 18, 2023

Teaching Tech Tip: Save Time and Bulk Change Due Dates in Moodle!

Why waste time updating due dates for assignments and activities one at a time when you can update in bulk? Moodle Dates report offers a bulk change due date option after you copy a course. 

Jul 18, 2023

Accessibility Tip: Brickfield

Did you know you have access to a toolkit in Moodle that can future-proof your course content for accessibility issues? It is called Brickfield and it helps remediate content along with sending you a notification if one of your students requires accommodations. 

Jul 18, 2023

Remi Ham Receives Yellowdig Award

Assistant Teaching Professor Remi Ham was recognized for “Excellent STEM use” of the instructional discussion tool Yellowdig. Ham’s students were part of an active community using this tool to share their experiences with horticulture. 
Research and the State of the Art

Jul 18, 2023

Digitizing Textiles: Smooth as Silk?

DELTA and the Wilson College of Textiles collaborate on a virtual reality solution to fabric exploration using cutting edge technology such as the Virtual Viewer, Pico Neo3 VR headset and Ultraleap. They developed an app that paves the way for future work with fabric simulation. 
NC State's Talley Student Union is framed by summer flowers. Photo by Marc Hall

Jul 18, 2023

Teaching Resources: Hybrid and HyFlex Key Takeaways

Which learning modality do you prefer? Learn more about hybrid and HyFlex teaching and technology strategies from a DELTA instructional designer and faculty fellows 
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Jul 14, 2023

DELTA Knowledge Base Highlights to Start Your Semester

Did you know the DELTA Knowledge Base articles can provide you with answers to your instructional technology challenges? The solutions are right at your fingertips! Learn more with this month’s highlighted feature articles to help with fall semester planning. 
Course Quality Program. Aspire Higher. NC State DELTA. Graphic of a wolf with a medal.

Jun 29, 2023

NC State Faculty Members Take Initiative to Complete Course

NC State faculty members Carlos Goller and Remi Ham took initiative and completed a three-week workshop through the Course Quality Program. They learned how to conduct online learning research to improve course conduct and foster student success. Learn more about their experience! 
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Jun 26, 2023

DELTA Offers Badges for Workshop Completion

DELTA has implemented a badge system that allows you to earn and display digital credentials as you progress through workshop series — you can register for through REPORTER. There are two levels of achievement available, Exploring and Applying.