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May 1, 2021

Tips for Creating Engaging Course Videos from a Reluctant YouTuber

A linguistics instructor provides practical strategies for recording videos in Zoom, uploading them to YouTube, and making them interactive in PlayPosit. 
The NC State Virtual Background generator allows students and faculty to create their own customizable backgrounds.

Apr 6, 2021

Creating a Professional Virtual Setting with the NC State Virtual Background Generator

This year, a team of DELTA staff worked together to combat the challenges of finding privacy and creating a professional virtual environment for online learning. By creating the NC State Virtual Background generator, the team provided students and faculty with an on-brand, customizable solution to these challenges. 
Exterior of NC State Student Health Center building

Mar 31, 2021

DELTA and DASA Collaborate to Deliver Secure Telehealth Options at NC State

A collaboration between DELTA and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) addressed the need for secure virtual healthcare options for NC State students during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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. 
Hands typing across a laptop's keyboard.

Feb 4, 2021

Zoom Tips for Smooth and Secure Meetings

Zoom has implemented updates regarding security, interactive tools and user-friendly features for more engaging meetings. Here is an overview of the improvements being made and when they take effect. 
Woman sits in front of computer screen at desk and smiles/laughs.

Jan 21, 2021

Tips to Increase Student Engagement in Zoom Breakout Rooms

Using breakout rooms during a Zoom class meeting can provide opportunities for student-to-student interaction as well as instructor-to-student collaboration. Check out these new approaches to using Zoom breakout rooms. 
DELTA Staff member assists faculty member over Zoom.

Jan 4, 2021

Count on DELTA in 2021

As the university continues to employ a mix of in-person, hybrid and online learning for the upcoming spring semester, DELTA is here to listen, to support and to help you create the best teaching and learning environment possible. Here are some helpful resources to make your spring the best it can be. 
Five people stand physically distanced in a classroom. Projectors and a television display the SPIA 2020 Commencement Ceremony

Dec 17, 2020

School of Public and International Affairs Hosts Commencement from a DELTA Classroom

DELTA Classrooms are usually reserved for teaching, but a collaboration between DELTA and the NC State School of Public and International Affairs turned a classroom into a graduation hall. 
Cartoon: People work together to assemble a giant lightbulb

Dec 11, 2020

Moodle and Other Tech Tips from an Instructional Designer

After years of curating design, LMS, teaching and general computing hacks, DELTA Instructional Designer Jennifer Tagsold is sharing her list of workarounds and helpful tips. Consider these tips as you plan your next course. 
Laptop hosting a Zoom meeting. Image from "Panopto: The Secure, Searchable Library for Zoom Recordings" video.

Dec 3, 2020

Panopto Features to Get Excited About: Moodle and Zoom Integrations

We've gathered some of Panopto's most exciting video management features that will soon be at your disposal along with materials to help you when you start using them. To start, we're looking at how Panopto works with Moodle and Zoom.