The Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE) works in partnership with the academic departments and service units of Niagara College to enhance educational quality and support innovation in teaching, learning, and curriculum through quality assurance processes and the provision of faculty and curriculum development services, programs, resources, and research.
About the CAECourse Delivery Supports
Video Library
This library of short how-to videos were created by members of the CAE team to support some of the most basic and common functions of a variety of tools and software.
Individual Virtual Consultations
CAE staff are available to answer a wide variety of teaching and learning questions or to provide you with feedback on your course design and materials.
Design, Develop and Deliver: A Guide for Effective Online Teaching
This comprehensive web-based resource addresses over 30 frequently asked questions and includes evidence-informed recommendations, concrete examples, and step-by-step instructions to assist you in planning, building, and delivering an effective online course.
Educational Development News
- Ed Tech Digest (Winter 2022)Winter 2023 – ED Tech Digest The Centre for Academic Excellence is pleased to share another quarterly release of the Ed Tech Digest. The digest is intended to share updates or changes to core technologies used for teaching and learning at Niagara College. Blackboard Updates Upcoming Blackboard Course Site and Collaborate Ultra…
Academic Quality News
- Program Review Site VisitsSite visit planning is underway for our current academic year’s program reviews. Site visits will begin in February 2023 and run until the end of June.