Supporting NCC faculty and students with innovative online learning solutions.

The Office of Digital Learning at Nassau Community College (NCC) is dedicated to advancing online and technology-enhanced education. Formerly known as Distance Education, our department has evolved to meet the growing needs of digital learning in higher education.

We collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to create engaging, accessible, and innovative learning environments. Our team provides leadership in instructional technology, course design, and digital pedagogy, supporting all course modalities that utilize the learning management system.

Mission

Our mission is to empower faculty and students through technology-driven learning experiences that promote academic success and lifelong learning.

We strive to:

• Deliver high-quality digital learning environments aligned with NCC’s commitment to excellence.
• Foster innovation in teaching and learning through cutting-edge tools and strategies.
• Ensure equitable access to education through accessibility compliance.
• Support continuous improvement in online education through research and collaboration.

Core Values: Innovation | Accessibility | Collaboration | Student Success

Goals

• Faculty Support: Comprehensive training and resources for Brightspace LMS and digital pedagogy.
• Student Engagement: Interactive, multimedia-rich content and tutorials for success in online learning.
• Quality Assurance: Best practices in course development and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Innovation & Growth: Explore emerging technologies like AI tools, virtual labs, and immersive simulations.

Services

• LMS Support (Brightspace): Course setup, troubleshooting, advanced feature guidance.
• Faculty Training & Professional Development: Workshops, webinars, and certification programs.
• Course Design Assistance: Collaboration with instructional designers for engaging courses.
• Accessibility & Compliance Guidance: ADA/WCAG standards, accessible content creation.
• Multimedia Development: Video production, lecture capture, interactive media, and graphics.
• Student Support: Tutorials, guides, and help desk services for online learning success.