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Aug 21, 2020

DELTA Explores Working with Spatial Audio for Distance Education

As part of our new DELTA Explores series, we’re sharing how we research, test and explore the latest in immersive technology and its role in teaching and learning — how we Think before we Do. 
Two men wearing masks and headsets watch recorded footage at a desk in the instructional media production control room.

Jun 29, 2020

Faster and Better: Instructional Media Production’s Year in Review

With innovative technologies, refined workflows and extensive upgrades, Instructional Media Production got "faster and better" at delivering high-quality multimedia to support NC State students and faculty in fiscal year 2019-2020. 
Ethiopian woman in a bright patterned dress feeds a cow long grass.

Jun 29, 2020

Tackling Global Health with Virtual Reality

A DELTA Grant project developed in collaboration with Assistant Professor Andy Stringer and the College of Veterinary Medicine will allow veterinary students to explore global health challenges, diverse farming practices and cultural contexts in virtual reality. 

Apr 29, 2020

Lending Expertise: NC State Organic Chemistry Virtual Reality Labs Shared Globally

Hear from Maria Gallardo-Williams as she talks about sharing her organic chemistry virtual reality labs to help other instructors continue teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Apr 27, 2020

DELTA Explores VR in the Classroom

As part of our new DELTA Explores series, we're sharing how we research, test and explore the latest in immersive technology and its role in teaching and learning — how we Think before we Do. In the latest post, Immersive Media Support Specialist Justin Kuhn shares what we've learned about creating real-time virtual reality (VR) experiences. 
Screenshot of VR experience that highlights icon design, earcon design, and navigation

Mar 10, 2020

How We Think Before We Do: DELTA Explores Sound Design for Immersive Ed

At DELTA, we are constantly exploring, researching and testing the latest in immersive technology and its role in teaching and learning. We want to share what we've learned along the way. 
The image is separated into three parts with a chevron pattern. Each part displays a different DELTA project that uses extended reality (XR). From left to right, there is an interactive textbook using augmented reality, a man holding an ipad to display a feed mill's processes in augmented reality, and a virtual reality example of landscape architecture.

Feb 27, 2020

DELTA to Represent NC State Innovation at SXSW EDU

DELTA staffers are leading a session at SXSW EDU on March 11! Cathi Dunnagan, Rich Gurnsey and Ben Huckaby will be giving examples and challenging attendees to brainstorm how they would solve instructional challenges with the use of virtual and augmented reality. 
Mike Cuales (front left) and David Woodbury (front right) give a presentation at San Diego State University about immersive learning technologies and spaces. Cuales and Woodbury are at the front of the room and there are participants sitting at tables engaged in their presentation.

Oct 2, 2019

NC State Shares Immersive Learning Across the Country

NC State’s exploration and implementation of immersive learning technologies and spaces were shared across the country with a recent invitation to visit San Diego State University. Mike Cuales and David Woodbury presented on tech lending and immersive technology projects. 
DELTA staff attendees feet pictured from above with the ECGC logo on the ground.

Jun 27, 2019

Token Takeaways from the East Coast Game Conference

In its 11th year, the East Coast Game Conference brought together industry professionals to network and share growing trends and new technologies. DELTA staff shared some of their key takeaways and tokens of advice from the conference. 

Mar 21, 2019

Teaching (and Learning) Through Technology

NC State’s DELTA Grants program empowers faculty to revolutionize classroom and online instruction. Learn how a team of DELTA staff worked with Deb Littlejohn to transform her graphic design theory course using immersive media. Submit a DELTA Grants proposal starting April 8 through May 17. Attend an info session or group consultation to help prepare your proposal.