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February 2022

Feb 28, 2022

Living in Nashville, Learning at NC State

Tanner Sulser is an NC State grad student completing the online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Assessment and Development. Sulser recently switched jobs and he accredits this certificate to be a significant reason as to why he was hired. 

3D rendering of a tissue culture room showing a biosafety cabinet, cell counter, microscope, among other standard lab equipment.

Feb 28, 2022

Experimenting in the Lab Sandbox

Lab courses provide meaningful hands-on experiences for students, and these experiences can be difficult to replicate in an online environment. A team of DELTA staff and NC State faculty set out to design an immersive, configurable online lab for students in BIT 410/510. 

wolf statue

Feb 28, 2022

Meet Faculty Fellow Sarah Khan

Associate Teaching Professor Sarah Khan started her online teaching journey well before the onset of the pandemic, which has proven to be a blessing in disguise. Now, as a DELTA Faculty Fellow, Khan aims to share her experiences with those in higher education who could benefit. 

Feb 24, 2022

Manage Group Projects with Team Contracts

Help your students succeed with group projects by guiding them through their work using a team contract. Clearly defining each group member’s role can avoid the hurdles that often arise with this type of assignment. This process offers the needed support and encourages collaboration. 

Copper wolves at Wolf Plaza near the Free Expression tunnel. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Feb 22, 2022

Digital Repositories: A Solution for Underrepresentation, Learning Challenges

Underrepresentation, a virtual gallery walk, and microscopic viewing ability are just a few instructional challenges that have been solved through digital repositories. 

Feb 22, 2022

What’s New in Panopto?

Panopto's latest upgrade contains many new features including: audio description, student assignment submission (with Moodle plug-in for grading), reference copy and discussion notifications. All these new features enhance communications, accessibility and grading. 

Feb 21, 2022

New DELTA Workshops: Short and Sweet

DELTA offers workshops to help faculty brush up their skills in teaching with technology. Now offering more 30-minute workshops, DELTA provides options to better suit faculty members' busy schedules. 

Feb 21, 2022

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Kerri Brown Parker

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work and life outside of work. Kerri Brown Parker is an instructional technologist with a passion for teaching and technology. 

Feb 21, 2022

Building a Path to Moodle 4

DELTA is hard at work preparing a significant upgrade to Moodle, our campus learning management system. We are upgrading to Moodle 4 for the fall 2022 semester and enabling requests for fall Moodle spaces starting May 1.  

Feb 21, 2022

Register for ITLC Lilly Online Conference

Register today for the free April ITLC Lilly Online Conference that is focused on enhancing online, onsite and hybrid teaching and learning.