student success

A photo of the lobby of the Talley Student Union during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Marc Hall.

Aug 3, 2020

Navigating a New Academic Year in a Time of Uncertainty: DELTA is Here to Help

DELTA is here to help and encourage you in your journey to use technology to support your teaching in the face-to-face, hybrid and/or online course environment you find yourself teaching in this fall. Learn more about our services in this article.

Jul 22, 2020

Wicked Awesome

A new online course — “Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions” — gives incoming first-year students an extraordinary opportunity to learn and connect.

Jul 21, 2020

Perk Up Your Course Announcements: 5 Tips for Enhancing the Faculty-Student Connection

Weekly announcements from a course instructor help establish a faculty-student connection, which leads to gains in student understanding and the overall online course experience. We're sharing some tips to make announcements in your online course with the Moodle Announcements Forum.

Poole College of Management professor explains a concept at the whiteboard in class.

Jul 21, 2020

Hybrid Teaching at NC State

Learn more about hybrid teaching and its benefits. This article provides resources and helpful tips on how to design, develop and facilitate a hybrid course.

Jul 21, 2020

Dig Deeper with DELTA Teaching Resources: A New Website for Faculty

The new DELTA Teaching Resources website provides NC State faculty and instructors with a collection of resources to teach effectively with technology both in the classroom and online.

Annette Moore poses with arms crossed under a brick archway.

Jun 2, 2020

DELTA Faculty Fellow Finds Success in Online Instruction

Associate Teaching Professor Annette Moore transitioned two courses online this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She found success by learning new skills and adjusting her teaching to be effective at a distance.

May 29, 2020

Reflections and Results: Faculty Look Back on Spring Exams

With DELTA test centers closed this May in response to COVID-19, NC State faculty used a variety of strategies to deliver final exams remotely, from alternative assignments to remote proctoring tools. Several faculty members are looking back on the experience and sharing advice for the future.

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May 20, 2020

DELTA Summer Workshops: Effectively Teach Online

DELTA is offering weekly workshops throughout the summer to help you continue to navigate the shift to remote instruction. We’ll cover the tools, techniques and strategies you need to effectively teach online.

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May 14, 2020

DELTA Instructional Technologists Share Tips for Teaching Online

This summer will feel different for NC State instructors and students as all courses move online. DELTA's Instructional Technology Training team is sharing their favorite tools and techniques for online instruction to help faculty make the transition and give students an engaging summer of learning.

May 6, 2020

Graduate Explores New Interests in Her Online Master’s Program

A desire to get outside and into nature led Julia McClung to the College of Natural Resource's online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management. Although she was originally focused on becoming a park ranger or a manager and a self-described "sports un-enthusiast," the program has opened her eyes and prepared her for brand new possibilities.