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Jan 9, 2026

Smart Spacing: Beyond the “Enter” Button

Do you ever feel the urge to press “Enter” repeatedly to create space in your documents? Blank space in a document helps reduce cognitive load by allowing learners to pause and process content before moving on. However, repeatedly pressing the “Enter” button to create space between lines or push text to a new page creates…
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Dec 8, 2025

Join the Accessibility Journey this Spring

A 3D memo in October announced NC State’s new university policy on digital accessibility requirements for all content and applications. If you’re interested in growing your knowledge and skills necessary to bring your course materials up to the new standards for digital accessibility, DELTA is here to help! Join us in the spring for Join…
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Dec 4, 2025

The Busy Instructor’s Guide to Course Accessibility

This guide offers realistic, step-by-step recommendations for busy instructors like you to effectively work toward WCAG 2.1 AA compliance without sacrificing your well-being.

Nov 5, 2025

Spatial Contiguity in Moodle Quizzes

Spatial contiguity is a multimedia principle that recommends placing graphics and relevant text close together to indicate their relationship and reduce cognitive load.

Sep 9, 2025

Color Blindness Awareness Month: Ensuring Perceptually Supportive Experiences

September is Color Blindness Awareness Month! The National Eye Institute defines colorblindness as difficulty distinguishing between specific pairs of colors.  Join the NC State Libraries on September 24th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the DH Hill Jr. Library Lobby to learn more about colorblindness and try out the EnChroma Colorblind Glasses, plus enter to…
Tech Tools. What is the Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit in Moodle?

Jul 3, 2025

Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit

All NC State instructors who use Moodle have access to the Brickfield Accessibility+ Toolkit, which can help check for accessibility issues in your Moodle projects and course spaces.

Jun 4, 2025

DELTA’s Usability and Accessibility Checklist

Got some course design time this summer? Consider using DELTA's Online Course Usability and Accessibility Checklist to start making your digital materials more accessible to all students!

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Apr 29, 2025

Optimize Student Performance with Universal Design for Learning Principles

Are there assessments or assignments in your course where student performance could be improved? Here’s where the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle to provide multiple means of action and expression comes in.
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Mar 26, 2025

Elevate Your Content with Universal Design for Learning Principles

Ever used closed captions while watching in a noisy room? Or enjoyed a podcast transcript when you couldn't listen? These "accessibility features" actually benefit everyone. This is Universal Design for Learning — creating educational experiences that work for all students, regardless of ability or circumstance. Discover how making your content more accessible improves learning outcomes for your entire class.
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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.