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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…

May 6, 2026

Save the Date for DELTA Workshops in August

Mark your calendars now for DELTA Workshops happening in August! Speed Geeking with Instructional Technology Tools Aug. 11 | 12-3:45 p.m. | DELTA’s Main Office at Center for Technology and Innovation on Centennial Campus Join us in-person for a high-energy, lunch-and-learn speed geeking session where you can explore instructional technology tools through rapid-fire demos and…
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 –…
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May 1, 2026

DELTA Knowledge Base Resources to Help Close Out the Semester

The DELTA Knowledge Base is a great resource for instant support to answer many WolfWare, Moodle or general instructional technology questions you may have — and it is constantly being updated! Just visit our DELTA Knowledge Base homepage, and search for the specific tool or topic you want to learn more about to find helpful…
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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 work in the Hunt library on Cenennial campus.

Apr 7, 2026

Making Digital Math Expressions Accessible Workshop Series

DELTA, along with campus partners, are offering a miniseries on accessible math expressions. We’ll cover ways to both remediate inaccessible math (think images of equations, handwritten notes and more) and how to create accessible math proactively. Our first of these lunch and learn sessions is April 15, and details about the following sessions will be…
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…