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Sep 11, 2026

A Smooth Ride through Google Slides with Reading Order

In today’s world, we probably couldn’t imagine a road trip without our GPS companions! Similarly, when navigating a presentation, we need a map to show us how to read the collection of text and images on each slide. While some people may rely on visual placement to understand which content or image of the slide…
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Sep 11, 2026

AI Can Do the Assignment. Now What?

Generative AI is ever-changing, which means adapting assignments for AI isn’t a one-time task. Rather than trying to create an “AI-proof” assignment, look at the different kinds of work students are doing and ask the following questions.

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Aug 10, 2026

Meet the Groups Shaping NC State’s Move to Canvas

NC State’s transition from Moodle to Canvas is one of the largest teaching and learning changes the university has taken on in years. It touches every college, every instructor and, eventually, every student. Alongside DELTA, many groups are actively shaping how this transition unfolds. Some of these groups help move information between the campus community…
Makaylah Autry (left) and Gabrielle Dunlow work on physics homework at DH Hill, Jr. Library during the fall 2025 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Aug 10, 2026

Canvas This Fall: Early Access Begins, Support Site Launches, October Dates to Know

In this update: Early Access Teaching Begins Roughly 60 faculty members and 4,000 students are teaching and learning in Canvas this fall as part of the Early Access group. This is the first time NC State courses are running in Canvas, and what this group learns will shape the training, support and resources DELTA builds…
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Aug 5, 2026

What’s New This Semester: Teaching Tech Updates

NC State instructors now have access to the paid version of the Google Chrome Extension: Revision History. Instructors can use it to replay document creation, analyze student writing patterns, track editing history and detect copy/paste activity. These insights can help instructors better understand students’ writing processes and assess the time and effort students have put…
Perusall

Aug 5, 2026

When Does Collaborative Annotation Work?

Written by Assistant Professor Sudha Sankar. One tool. Two very different results. In 2025, I set out to increase student engagement with reading materials in my classes.  With the support of a DELTA Express Grant, I adopted Perusall in two graduate distance education courses. Perusall is a collaborative annotation platform that offers an interactive experience…
DELTA staff work with instructors in a workshop.

Aug 5, 2026

How DELTA Supports NC State Instructors

Where should an instructor turn for help with Canvas, accessibility, course design, testing or instructional technology? DELTA brings those services together, giving NC State faculty several paths to strengthen teaching and support student learning. Through DELTA, faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants have access to technical assistance, instructional consultations, workshops, teaching resources, grants, media production,…
Brickfield Education Labs

Aug 4, 2026

Checking Accessibility in Moodle Just Got Easier

Have you ever wished you could check accessibility easily at the point of creation in a Moodle course? It’s now possible with a brand new upgrade to our Brickfield tool in Moodle, which has been rebranded as Brickfield Enable.
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Jul 13, 2026

July 2026: What’s New in the DELTA Knowledge Base?

The DELTA Knowledge Base is a great resource for instant support to answer many WolfWare, Moodle or general instructional technology questions you may have — and it is constantly being updated! Just visit our DELTA Knowledge Base homepage, and search for the specific tool or topic you want to learn more about to find helpful…
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Jul 13, 2026

Creating Keyboard-Friendly Word and Google Docs

Did you know that some people navigate websites, documents, and other digital resources without a mouse? According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), people with mobility and visual challenges, as well as individuals with temporary injuries or chronic conditions, often use a keyboard to interact with digital content.  Before you send out that document,…