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Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications

DELTA History

Oct 7, 2024

DE Classrooms Moved, Added

In preparation for Park Shops renovations, Daniels 331 and 327 were upgraded to fully support distance education classrooms. In the fall semester of 2005, Park Shops classrooms 107 and 108 go offline. Engineering Building II (EBII) Room 1230 was converted to a DE classroom.

Oct 7, 2024

WebCT Vista Moved to Production

WebCT moved to production as an enterprise-level learning management system.

Oct 7, 2024

DELTA Transitions from VHS to DVD

DELTA began its transition from VHS to DVD in early 2005. All machinery and processes were converted to DVD. Full DVD production was in the works by Fall 2005 and all tape sets gone by Spring 2006.

Oct 7, 2024

Withers Hall Closes, Technology Moved to EBII

Withers Hall underwent renovations and Withers 332 goes offline. The technology was designated for reuse in Engineering Building II 1230.

Oct 7, 2024

First Purchased Learning Management System Implemented

WebCT was the first purchased Learning Management System (LMS) implemented by DELTA as an enterprise service for the university community. Also in 2004, DELTA partnered with MCNC in Research Triangle Park to house DELTA servers.

Oct 7, 2024

DELTA Partners with N.C. Military Bases

Educating those that serve in the military is an important commitment of NC State as a Land Grant institution through Distance Education (DE) program offerings. In July 2004, Distance Education established strategic partnerships with all NC military bases Education Service Centers as part of the new UNC consortium. The importance of bringing DE and online…

Oct 7, 2024

IDEA Grants Established

Innovation in Distributed Education Applications (IDEA) grants are a competitive awards program that promotes innovation in the use of instructional technology in online distance teaching and learning, builds expertise in this area, and enhances the technology-rich learning environment at NC State. DELTA provides assistance in the form of personnel hours and funds to faculty and…

Oct 7, 2024

Learning Technology Services Relocates to D.H. Hill Library

LTS moves back into their present space in D.H. Hill Library after renovations to create the new Learning and Research Center for the Digital Age. Read the Focus Online for more information.

Oct 7, 2024

Mann Hall DE Classroom Ribbon Cutting

Mann Hall DE classroom ribbon cutting in 2003. Tony Pearson, Sharon Pitt and Dr. Tom Miller, all of DELTA, pictured with Dr. Krute (EOL) with civil engineering faculty members.

Oct 7, 2024

DELTA Moves to Venture III

DELTA administration moves to Venture III on Centennial Campus.