best practices

A child waters a fruit and vegetable garden with a hose.

Apr 29, 2020

Natural Learning Initiative Takes Education Outdoors with WolfWare Outreach

The Natural Learning Initiative offers two asynchronous certificate programs for professional development in WolfWare Outreach. The certificate programs are tailored to early childhood and landscape design professionals who want to improve children's outdoor learning environments.

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Apr 22, 2020

Tips for Engaging Your Students from DELTA Instructional Designers

As NC State instructors dive into remote instruction, it may feel harder to connect with your students than it did in person. DELTA's skilled instructional designers are sharing their favorite tools and techniques to promote student engagement and meaningful interactions in online courses.

James McConnell sits at a large desk talking with a group of faculty members.

Apr 20, 2020

DELTA Faculty Fellows Support NC State Peers in Academic Continuity

Several former and current DELTA Faculty Fellows are sharing their expertise in teaching with technology to help NC State instructors make the switch to remote teaching and achieve academic continuity.

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Apr 17, 2020

Congrats to Faculty for Commitment to Online Course Quality

While the NC State community is facing unprecedented challenges and subsequent changes, NC State faculty have continued their dedication to course improvement. The faculty mentioned have worked hard to complete Quality Matters (QM) training and raise the bar for online education at NC State.

Emanuel Brunson is pictured standing at his computer with a headset on looking at the computer screen. He is in his office at CTI.

Apr 16, 2020

A Resilient Pack: Supporting Faculty Behind the Scenes

DELTA means change. And in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, the statement holds true. Our organization has changed and adapted to do everything we can to support faculty in the transition to remote teaching and learning.

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Mar 19, 2020

Top 5 Tips for Using Zoom Meetings

Check out these tips and tricks to help you navigate Zoom meetings like a pro. Zoom can help facilitate communication, collaboration and help build a sense of community in the online environment.

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Mar 10, 2020

How We Think Before We Do: DELTA Explores Sound Design for Immersive Ed

At DELTA, we are constantly exploring, researching and testing the latest in immersive technology and its role in teaching and learning. We want to share what we've learned along the way.

Bethany Smith stands in the middle of a group holding a blue microphone ball. Attendees sit and stand around listening to her. Photo is in the CTI lobby.

Feb 27, 2020

DELTA-Con Set for April 24, Register Now(Archive)

DELTA-Con, now in its fourth year, is NC State’s annual unconference bringing together faculty, staff and graduate students from across local higher ed institutions. Join us April 24 for the discussion-based event to share your insights, network with peers and discover the latest in academic technology and innovation.

Feb 25, 2020

Online, 30-Minute Teaching with Tech Workshops

Join us for 30-minute, online workshops about teaching with technology tools and best practices such as tips for online grading and new features of Top Hat. All workshops are held in Zoom at noon.

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Dec 9, 2019

Highlights from the First MoodleMoot Global Event

WolfWare Coordinator Marty Dulberg presented at the MoodleMoot Global and attended the Open EdTech conference both held the week of Nov. 18 in Barcelona, Spain. Dulberg gathered key takeaways from the conferences as well as a few insights into the future of open educational technology.