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Dec 21, 2020

Takeaways from 2020 Conferences: A New Normal

Members of the DELTA team attended and presented at the virtual 2020 conferences to exchange best practices in teaching with technology with others in the higher education world. Nine DELTA staff members share their key takeaways from these conferences. 

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. 

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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. 

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Dec 11, 2020

Online and Distance Education Fall Graduates are Ready to Make a Difference

NC State Online and Distance Education fall 2020 graduates from a variety of degree and certificate programs share their journeys and advice for others thinking about continuing their education or launching a new career.  

Dec 11, 2020

DELTA Collaborates with NC State CVM to Create Laboratory Experience Unlike Any Other

Part basic training, part choose your own adventure, the series of virtual-reality videos will offer students interactive lessons on biotechnology laboratory techniques. 

Dec 10, 2020

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Jenn Scoggins

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of work. Jenn Scoggins joined DELTA in September as a program coordinator with a passion for training and development. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors and playing instruments. 

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. 

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Dec 2, 2020

Faculty Reflect on Open Textbook Grants

Learn how four NC State faculty members are using the Open Textbook Grant to mitigate financial stress on students and drive the adoption of OERs across the university. Applications for the Open Textbook Grants are due Dec. 10, 2020. 

Dec 2, 2020

College During COVID-19: DELTA’s Tips For Teaching In 2021

DELTA’s staff of technology and pedagogy experts have tips for faculty preparing for a new semester of online, hybrid and in-person classes this spring. 

Screenshot of a phone with the Graphic Design Theory AR App on screen. A design pillar appears in augmented reality.

Dec 1, 2020

Graphic Design Theory AR App Earns Design Incubation Award

The Graphic Design Theory Augmented Reality (AR) App has earned the Communication Design Award in the Teaching category from Design Incubation. Congratulations to the project team!