Niagara College Canada

Dream Big funds support Practical Nursing research study

Could virtual reality be the key to boosting a nursing student’s confidence? A nursing research study, which launched  at the College’s Applied Health Institute in March, seeks to identify ways to help nursing students feel more confident before skills tests or before they enter clinical settings, by comparing traditional methods and concept mapping with the use of virtual reality. Led by Professor of Nursing Dr. Holldrid Odreman (PhD, MScN-Ed, RN, CCNE, CCSNE), the research study,...

Over 150 educators attend first-of-its-kind Coaching in Education event co-hosted by Niagara College

On March 21-22, more than 150 educators from over 45 colleges, universities and community organizations across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, and Grenada converged virtually to discuss using and exploring coaching practices in their classrooms, with their learners, and in their work. The Seachange in Coaching in Education virtual event – the first of its kind – was co-hosted by Niagara College and the College of the North Atlantic (CNA). Twelve sessions took place over two days...

Niagara College to co-host nation-wide Coaching in Education event in March

Seachange in Coaching in Education: The inaugural virtual event is a collaboration between NC and College of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland and Labrador. Held March 21-22, the event will feature renowned keynote speakers Kevin Lamoureux and Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock. Despite more than 2,000 km between them, two educators – Niagara College Educational Developer, Dana Wetherell, and Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation at College of the North Atlantic, Jenn Wicks – were united by...