Applying the QM Rubric January 2023
Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/27/23 - 02/10/23
All Day
Categories
Course Description
This workshop focuses on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design and planning of online courses. It is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors who wish to understand more about the QM process and perhaps become QM Peer Reviewers.
Course Goals & Objectives
- Recognize the foundational concepts of Quality Matters.
- Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric, materials, processes, and administrative components.
- Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, Sixth Edition to review online courses.
- Make decisions on whether a sample course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.
- Apply the concept of alignment.
- Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.
- Collaborate and network with colleagues through substantive and timely interactions.
- Reflect on key QM concepts and whether you wish to serve on a peer review team.
- Explore the challenges of online teaching by familiarizing yourself with the QM Rubric and a sample course.
- Relate the QM Rubric (Specific Review Standards and Annotations) to your own course and consider changes that might benefit your online learners.
- Offer constructive feedback to improve the QM APPQMR workshop.
Course Prerequisites
- Access to a computer with Internet access.
- Familiarity with a learning management system.
- Basic computer skills: email/attachments, word processing, submitting files, etc.
Course Requirements
Active participation is required for successful completion of this course. Participants are expected to read information and follow directions to complete a variety of assignments and activities.
Course Schedule
“APPQMR” is a two-week online course.
Week 1
- Module 1 – Getting Started
- Module 2 – QM Overview and Principles
- Module 3 – Introducing the QM Rubric, Alignment Concept, and Course Worksheet
- Module 4 – Applying the QM Rubric (Decision-Making)
- Module 5 – Exploring the Importance of Learning Objectives or Competencies
- Module 6 – Exploring Alignment
Week 2
- Module 7 – How to Draft Helpful Recommendations
- Module 8 – Drafting Helpful Recommendations
- Module 9 – The Peer Review Process
- Module 10 – Reflection and Evaluation
This course is hosted on QM’s Canvas virtual classroom.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/27/23 - 02/10/23
All Day
Categories
Course Description
This workshop focuses on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design and planning of online courses. It is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors who wish to understand more about the QM process and perhaps become QM Peer Reviewers.
Course Goals & Objectives
- Recognize the foundational concepts of Quality Matters.
- Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric, materials, processes, and administrative components.
- Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, Sixth Edition to review online courses.
- Make decisions on whether a sample course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.
- Apply the concept of alignment.
- Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.
- Collaborate and network with colleagues through substantive and timely interactions.
- Reflect on key QM concepts and whether you wish to serve on a peer review team.
- Explore the challenges of online teaching by familiarizing yourself with the QM Rubric and a sample course.
- Relate the QM Rubric (Specific Review Standards and Annotations) to your own course and consider changes that might benefit your online learners.
- Offer constructive feedback to improve the QM APPQMR workshop.
Course Prerequisites
- Access to a computer with Internet access.
- Familiarity with a learning management system.
- Basic computer skills: email/attachments, word processing, submitting files, etc.
Course Requirements
Active participation is required for successful completion of this course. Participants are expected to read information and follow directions to complete a variety of assignments and activities.
Course Schedule
“APPQMR” is a two-week online course.
Week 1
- Module 1 – Getting Started
- Module 2 – QM Overview and Principles
- Module 3 – Introducing the QM Rubric, Alignment Concept, and Course Worksheet
- Module 4 – Applying the QM Rubric (Decision-Making)
- Module 5 – Exploring the Importance of Learning Objectives or Competencies
- Module 6 – Exploring Alignment
Week 2
- Module 7 – How to Draft Helpful Recommendations
- Module 8 – Drafting Helpful Recommendations
- Module 9 – The Peer Review Process
- Module 10 – Reflection and Evaluation
This course is hosted on QM’s Canvas virtual classroom.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.
