Course Quality Program

Mar 27, 2024

Course Design Training Proves Impactful

A recent study by the Course Quality Program at DELTA measured the impact of Quality Matters training on the application of instructor knowledge and showed that applying these concepts and tools results in promising outcomes to both course design and in subsequent courses. Read more about the study!

Christine Cranford, instructional designer with DELTA, standing in the lobby at CTI at a DELTA Con event

Jul 19, 2023

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Christine Cranford

Before coming to work for DELTA, Instructional Designer Christine Cranford taught technical writing at NC State for 17 years. Cranford answered questions to provide insight into how she transitioned from a faculty member to her role at DELTA and to share some interesting facts about herself.

Oct 27, 2022

My Experience With DELTA’s Course Quality Program and How It Will Help You, Too

Research Specialist Paul Couture chronicles his personal experience with DELTA’s Course Quality program. You can learn more about how DELTA may assist you in improving your course content to foster student engagement and success. He showcases his journey with descriptive examples of interactions for the DELTA team.

Oct 25, 2022

DELTA Offers Express Grants for Spring 2023

DELTA is excited to offer two grant types this spring — Course Essentials (formerly QMESP) and Instructional Tools Grant. The proposal submission system will be open from Nov. 1-21. Learn more about which grant best fits your course content.

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Feb 28, 2022

Experimenting in the Lab Sandbox

Lab courses provide meaningful hands-on experiences for students, and these experiences can be difficult to replicate in an online environment. A team of DELTA staff and NC State faculty set out to design an immersive, configurable online lab for students in BIT 410/510.

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.

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Dec 17, 2021

Newest Members of Course Quality Program Announced

The newest members of the Course Quality Program were just announced. These programs provide several pathways to student success, including the Quality Matters Essential Standards Program and the Online Course Improvement Program.

Oct 20, 2021

Koutroumpis’ Fitness Walking Course Receives Quality Matters Certification for Course Design Quality

Quality Matters, a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer-review process that certifies the quality of online courses, has recognized HESF 102 Fitness Walking for its commitment to quality assurance through course design that meets Quality Matters Standards.

Oct 4, 2021

Course Quality Program Accepting Applications for Spring 2022 Programming

Applications for both the Quality Matters Essential Standards Program and the Online Course Improvement Program open October 5th! Read more about each program and apply by Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

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Sep 20, 2021

A Metamorphosis: DELTA Grant Transforms ENT 410

Through an extensive DELTA Grant, Extension Associate Terri Billeisen teamed up with DELTA experts to bring innovative learning technologies to ENT 410: Turfgrass and Ornamental Insect Pest Management, a new course launching in 2022, to help students connect with course material.