Quality Matters Program
is a nationally recognized peer-review process that focuses on the continuous improvement of online courses. QM was developed by Maryland Online and was designed by faculty, for faculty, and is focused on the improvement of student learning. The peer-review process is designed to certify the quality of online courses. Through the review, faculty use the QM rubric which provides a set of shared standards of best practice.
As part of Innovation and Instructional Support's Quality Statement, QM supports creating an environment of continuous quality improvement that supports and strengthens 午夜影院鈥檚 mission, vision, values and goals.
The Official Quality Matters 6th Edition Rubric听is the standard for design and continuous improvement of courses in Higher Education. This rubric is also available in checklist format online. Sign in with your 午夜影院 credentials to gain access. This rubric is provided to support the 午夜影院 Self-Review for Faculty Checklist, not as a substitute.
Introduction to QM听(INTRO2QM)听
This facilitated workshop introduces participants to the QM Quality Assurance System. A brief overview of QM is provided, followed by an exploration into the question, 鈥淲hy QM?鈥� QM Rubrics and the听types听of course reviews are introduced.听Participants should plan on approximately 6 hours of classwork over the two-week period.听听听
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)听
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.听Participants听should听plan for at听least 10 to 15听hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives.听听This is听usually听a 2-week workshop听and has been听expanded to 3 weeks听to allow more time听for completion.听