online learning

Jul 29, 2022

DELTA Produced Virtual Tours Promote Exploration

Ten virtual tours were created for NC State as a result of DELTA’s new Express Grant for Virtual Tours in 2021-22 — some inside buildings and some in the great outdoors. These tours provide immersive experiences for students, prospective students and the greater community. 

Jul 29, 2022

DELTA Supports Development of New Textile Reverse-Engineering Course

A DELTA Grant supported the development of a new online graduate-level textile course which focused on the reverse-engineering of products. The resulting deliverables for this course were presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Conference in June. 

Jul 25, 2022

Zooming into the Fall 2022 Semester

Zoom added many enhancements to their “Breakout Room” feature and they are available for the Fall 2022 semester! Instructional Technologist Jill Anderson provides an overview of these new features and describes how they can be helpful to NC State instructors. 

Jul 19, 2022

Learning Horticulture From 500 Miles Away

Mikayla Roth earned her Master of Horticultural Science degree and Geographic Information Systems certificate not only online, but from 500 miles away in Ithaca, New York. Roth offers tips for balancing a busy schedule and encourages jumping into distance education. 

Jun 29, 2022

Alexis Lockett Receives University Award for Excellence

DELTA Online and Distance Education (ODE) Program Manager Alexis Lockett won one of the 12 NC State University Awards for Excellence on June 8, the most prestigious award non-faculty employees can earn at NC State. 

Jun 27, 2022

DELTA Instructional Tools Grants: Efficient and Impactful

The DELTA team provided innovative solutions to course content delivery challenges through Instructional Tools Grants during the 2021-2022 academic year. These express grants are completed in just one semester and provide course improvements to facilitate student success. 

Jun 22, 2022

Course Design with Accessibility in Mind

Lead Instructional Designer Caitlin McKeown presented at the Join the Journey: 2022 Digital Accessibility Conference offering tips on accessible course design. She shared her expertise on best practices for making all course content available to all students. 

Jun 8, 2022

Online Learning Provides ESL Support for Elementary Teacher and Her Students

Baileywick Elementary School teacher Daisy Miranda is a graduate from the NC State ESL Add-On Licensure online program. Combined with her Latina identity, Miranda is able to effectively support her Multilingual Learners (ML) and immigrant students. 

May 31, 2022

Dunnagan Reflects on Her Impact and Passion for Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions

Senior Instructional Designer Cathi Dunnagan provides her perspective on the history of the free multidisciplinary Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions course offered to incoming and transfer students. 

May 10, 2022

Online College Counseling Program Supports Educators Around the World

Ciandra Gaston taught in Haiti before pursuing her degree at NC State. Now, she is using her degree to expand her skills as an educator at the collegiate level.