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May 14, 2019

Increasing Universal Design for Learning: Perspective from a Faculty Fellow

Teaching Assistant Professor and DELTA Faculty Fellow Melissa Ramirez shares how her early educational experiences paved the way for her teaching philosophy today. She outlines three steps to help instructors increase Universal Design for Learning in their courses.

Close up of James McConnell in the CTI lobby.

May 14, 2019

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow James McConnell

James McConnell has spent the past decade teaching with technology, but he’s not slowing down anytime soon. As a 2018-2019 DELTA Faculty Fellow, he’s spreading the bright future of online learning throughout NC State’s campus. Learn what makes him passionate in his Faculty Fellow feature.

Tornadoes pictured in the distance of a field. Photo from Postdoctoral Research Scholar Brice Coffer.

May 1, 2019

MEA 140 Makes Waves Online

An Online and Distance Education DELTA Grant is bringing MEA 140: Catastrophic Earth online for the first time. See how we are collaborating with faculty to enhance this course with media deliverables, interactive content and more.

Instructional Designer Bethanne Tobey (center) facilitates a face-to-face working meeting of the Fall 2018 Online Course Improvement Program cohort. Bethanne is pictured at the back of the table with participants on the other side.

May 1, 2019

New Round of Quality Matters-Certified Courses

Congratulations to our second group of faculty for confirming their commitment to online course quality. In one short year, NC State has added 12 Quality Matters-certified courses to its curriculum through the Online Course Improvement Program.

Members of the project team. From left to right: Dan Spencer, Jessica White, David Tredwell, Traci Lamar, Chris Willis. In front of TADA home screen projection.

Apr 29, 2019

Textile Archive Design Application: Bridging History and the Future of Textile Design

Exploratory Grants let you match your creativity with our resources to create groundbreaking new technologies. Learn how Professor Traci Lamar and a multidisciplinary team of DELTA staff members combined forces to bring a colorful collection of textile patterns back into NC State classrooms.

Apr 25, 2019

ICYMI: DELTA Weekly Webinars Are Available Online(Archive)

This spring, DELTA ran a six-week webinar series to explore important issues related to teaching with technology. Check out our six recorded webinars to hear faculty perspectives and gather ideas for your courses.

Apr 24, 2019

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Justin Post

When Justin Post joined the 2018-2019 class of DELTA Faculty Fellows, he brought along years of experience in teaching with technology. Now, he’s taking on projects to enhance online learning throughout NC State. Hear how he innovates for student success in our latest Faculty Fellow feature.

Instructional Designer Yan Shen (right) gives a presentation at the 2018 Summer Shorts. Yan is pictured at the front of the room with participants in the crowd.

Apr 24, 2019

Submit a Proposal for Summer Shorts 2019(Archive)

Want to share your innovative online teaching strategies? Submit a session proposal for DELTA’s Summer Shorts in Instructional Technologies for our face-to-face (Aug. 12) and/or online (Aug. 13) days! Proposals are due by May 31. Check out this article for an overview of this year's Summer Shorts schedule.

Screenshot from a Lightboard lecture video in Teaching Assistant Professor Jason King's CSC 316 course. Animations were integrated to help students better understand abstract concepts. King is seen pointing to a data structure.

Apr 3, 2019

DELTA Grants Make a Difference: Redesigning Critical Computer Science Courses

Is your large enrollment or critical path course in need of a redesign? We have a solution. Critical Path Course Redesign grants are available to transform the learning experience. See how we’ve redesigned a series of courses in the Department of Computer Science to impact student success.

Participants of the 2018 DELTA-Con talk in a discussion group.

Mar 26, 2019

DELTA-Con Set for May 3, Register Now

Our annual unconference is now a standalone event held May 3. Engage with your higher ed colleagues in this discussion-driven day where participants determine the agenda. DELTA-Con is a place to connect, share and inspire. Slots are filling fast, secure your spot now!