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Through the “Quality Matters” Looking Glass
Type of Presentation
Concurrent Session (45 minutes)
Session Abstract
Know quality when you see it! A presentation on Quality Matters (QM), a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer-review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and components.
Target Audience
This session is a great fit for anyone who is or was engaged in online learning, to include course designers, instructors, and students. The session is highly recommended for those planning to move from an on-ground learning environment to online and/or blended learning environment. Lastly, this session provides excellent insight for anyone interested in standards and quality of online courses.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the QM program.
2. Explain key elements of the QM peer review process.
3. Summarize potential benefits of applying QM standards to online courses.
4. Identify QM components or missing components in online courses.
5. Know how to access information about QM via the Internet.
Session Description
Yes, we know that quality matters, but maybe not as it relates to online courses! Quality Matters (QM) is a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and components. Colleges and universities across the country use the tools to develop, maintain and review online courses, and train faculty. Started by a consortium of colleges and universities; standards supported by best practices and research literature; over 23,000 faculty and instructional design staff trained in QM.*
Presented by a faculty peer-reviewer and an administrative peer-reviewer from a 100% online university, this session will provide attendees with an overview of QM standards, auditing rubric, and peer-review process for certifying the quality of online courses.* The importance and timeliness of QM cannot be overstated. As more adults engage in online learning, it is critical that courses meet or exceed quality standards.
* Source: http://www.qmprogram.org/about
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Wednesday November 6
Primary Presenter
Margaret A. Eggleston, PhD, AAACE
Work Title
Faculty