Introducing Quality Matters · QM General Standards . 1. Course Overview and Introduction 2....
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Introducing Quality Matters
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Topics • Learn about Quality Matters • Research Based support • Faculty and Student Feedback • Standard 1 to Standard 8
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What is QM? • QM = Quality Matters. • The rubric is a set of 8 General
Standards used to evaluate the design of online and blended courses.
• Peer Review and QM Review.
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QM is NOT • Not about an individual instructor.
(It’s about the course design) • Not about faculty evaluation. (It’s about course quality)
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QM Based On • Research literature. • Nationally recognized standards of
best practices. • Instructional design principles.
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QM Academic Institutions • Australia • Canada • China • Fiji
• Greece • Saudi Arabia • United States
NOTE: Over 900 QM subscribers.
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Benefits: Institution/Faculty
• UIW’s mission in supporting educational excellence.
• Improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Provide professional development activities.
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• Strengthen our institution’s accreditation package.
• When we meet QM standards our University courses will receive National recognition.
Benefits: Institution/Faculty
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Benefits for Students • Cleaner navigation & accessibility. • Faster start: reduced frustration. • Stronger engagement. • Quality learning experience.
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QM General Standards 1. Course Overview and Introduction 2. Learning Objectives 3. Assessment & Measurement 4. Instructional Materials 5. Course Activities & Learner Interaction 6. Course Technology 7. Learner Support 8. Accessibility & Usability
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Standard 1
• The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the beginning of the course.
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Standard 2
• Learning objectives are measurable and are clearly stated.
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Standard 3
• Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate student progress by reference to stated learning objectives.
• To measure the effectiveness of student learning; and to be integral to the learning process.
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Standard 4
• The instructional materials form the core of the course and these standards respect the instructor’s right in selecting them.
• The focus of this standard is on supporting the course objectives and competencies, rather than on qualitative judgments about the materials.
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Standard 5
• Forms of interaction incorporated in the course motivate students and promote learning.
• Engaging students to become active learners contributes to the learning process and to student persistence.
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Standard 6
• Course navigation and technology support student engagement and ensure access to course components.
• The technology enabling the various course components facilitates the student’s learning experience.
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Standard 7Learner Support
• In the learner support standard, four different kinds of support services are addressed: technical support, accessibility support, academic services support, and student services support.
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Standard 8Accessibility & Usability
• The course demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for all students.
• The accessibility standard incorporates the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and is consistent with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
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Thank you! Jessica Martinez-Palacios Instructional Designer [email protected] 210.283.6311