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Face-to-Face Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Some Practical Advice for Fall Classes

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Feb 21, 2022

Alternatives to Alt Text

Alternative text (alt text) is an important tool to create equitable experiences for students. DELTA’s Accessibility Team shares best practices for creating alt text along with other tips to help with student engagement and success. 
Faculty Fellow Claire Gordy. Photo by Katie Harris.

Feb 2, 2022

Meet Faculty Fellow Claire Gordy

Claire Gordy is a passionate instructor in the STEM field, striving for accessibility in her courses. As a DELTA Faculty Fellow, she helps other instructors navigate instructional technologies to provide the best learning experience for students. 

Nov 30, 2021

Workshop Your Way to Success: DELTA Spring Workshops Open

DELTA is dedicated to helping faculty leverage instructional tools to improve student engagement in their courses. DELTA spring workshops are now open for registration to all faculty that wish to learn the best practices and pedagogical skills necessary to help their students thrive. 
DELTA Express Grants.

Nov 1, 2021

DELTA Offers Express Grants for Spring 2022

DELTA is offering Spring 2022 Express Grants — Rapid Design and Instructional Tools — for faculty and instructors seeking ways to enhance their teaching with technology. How Can DELTA assist you next semester? 

Sep 28, 2021

Summer Shorts Supports Faculty Exploring Instructional Technologies

The 2021 DELTA Summer Shorts brought local instructors together to share best practices for teaching with technology. Participating in online and in-person workshops, faculty were able to learn tips and tricks for teaching in-person, online, and hybrid courses, especially during a pandemic. 
Professor faces a full lecture hall.

Sep 3, 2021

Using Digital Tools for Attendance and Contact Tracing at NC State

There are multiple ways to take attendance in a course using digital tools, but now with the need for contact tracing, there are more factors to consider. In this article, we provide several options to help you with this process with a focus on enterprise tools available here at NC State. 
Students practice social distancing as they find spaces to study in the Talley Student Center during the fall 2020 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Aug 26, 2021

New and Improved: Explore the DELTA Teaching Resources Website

The DELTA Teaching Resources website has a new look and new content. Faculty will find a collection of resources written by experts to teach effectively with technology both in the classroom and online. 

Aug 26, 2021

DELTA Grants Recipients for 2021-2022 Announced

DELTA is excited to announce 28 new and continuing DELTA Grant recipients for the 2021-2022 academic year. We look forward to collaborating with our faculty and campus partners to apply research-based best practices to promote technology-rich learning environments at NC State. 

Aug 25, 2021

DELTA Announces 2021-2022 Class of Faculty Fellows

DELTA is excited to announce the 2021-2022 class of Faculty Fellows. This year, we welcome four new and five returning Faculty Fellows. DELTA looks forward to working with this group of talented faculty. 
Students picnic in the warm sun at the Court of North Carolina as pleasant weather arrives for the spring 2021 semester.

Aug 20, 2021

Face-to-Face Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Some Practical Advice for Fall Classes

NC State is back to face-to-face. Professor Marsha Gordon shares what she learned during the first week of classes.