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Downtown Raleigh skyline, framed by the State College smoke stack. Photo by Marc Hall.

Jun 9, 2021

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Lina Battestilli

Teaching Associate Professor Lina Battestilli shares her experiences throughout the DELTA Faculty Fellows program. Her compassion toward students has been a driving factor in improving teaching and learning practices across NC State's campus. 

Students working at the Hunt Library on Centennial Campus find ample space to social distance, with undergraduate classes moved online for the remainder of the fall 2020 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Jun 1, 2021

Introducing WolfSNAPS

DELTA has a new training opportunity starting in July –– WolfSNAPS: Short Nimble Asynchronous Pedagogy Series. This series of seven quick trainings is designed to provide instructors with information, templates and resources to help you incorporate best practices in online or hybrid course design. 

Woman smiles while working on computer and wearing a headset.

May 20, 2021

Register for Summer Shorts 2021

Registration is open for Summer Shorts! This year’s program will be hosted August 5 through August 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both virtually and in-person. We hope to see you there! 

The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza near the Free Expression tunnel.

Apr 30, 2021

DELTA Faculty Fellows Seize the Day

Michelle Bartlett, Lina Battestilli, Elaine Bohórquez, Christine Cranford, Annette Moore and Julianne Treme have spent recent months writing, teaching and collaborating to enhance the new learning environment at NC State. Here's how they have seized the opportunity to be a DELTA Faculty Fellow. 

Elaine Bohórquez at the NC State Physiology Program graduations.

Apr 26, 2021

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Elaine Bohórquez

Teaching Associate Professor Elaine Bohórquez is dedicated to enhancing her courses to improve student learning outcomes. As a DELTA Faculty Fellow, she has spent her time spreading her knowledge of instructional technologies to help other instructors. 

NC State Belltower

Apr 23, 2021

Pandemic Pearls of Wisdom: Online Teaching Takeaways from the 2020-21 Academic Year

NC State faculty reflect on their teaching experiences during the pandemic. What new pearls of wisdom will they carry forward in their teaching as we enter a “new normal” in the next academic year? What valuable lessons did they learn, and how did their perspectives on teaching change? 

DELTA-Con, an unconference.

Mar 23, 2021

DELTA-Con Set for May 13, Register Now

DELTA-Con, now in its fifth year, is NC State’s annual unconference bringing together faculty, staff and graduate students from across local higher ed institutions. Join us May 13 for the discussion-based event to share your insights, network with peers and discover the latest in academic technology and innovation. 

Student studies on their laptop.

Mar 22, 2021

How to Create Quality Final Assessments Online

As many NC State faculty start to prepare for remote final exams, we caught up with DELTA's assessment experts to share strategies that give students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge online with integrity and creativity. 

Woman uses laptop with young girl sitting next to her drawing.

Mar 1, 2021

Combating Burnout in a Virtual World

Reducing stressors in our remote working environment can help in avoiding feelings of burnout. We asked faculty and DELTA staff how they have experienced burnout and what tips and practices they recommend toward combating its effects. 

Woman converses via her computer.

Feb 9, 2021

Zoom Recordings and Student Privacy

When recording class meetings in Zoom, student privacy is a critical factor to consider. DELTA Instructional Technologist Jill Anderson shares her recommendations for recording Zoom meetings for future use while complying with student privacy regulations.