Member Success Stories, Research and More
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See a list of all archived recordings. If you're a QM Member, you can access video links in MyQM in the Reference Library.
Have an idea for a QM Success Story? Email QM's Registrar for Higher Ed.
QM Success Stories
There is no substitute for experience! Your colleagues who have experience meeting QM's rigorous course design Standards and implementing QM on their campuses can provide you with valuable insights and experience. "QM Success Stories" webinars are presented by your colleagues and fellow members. They will share their experiences on topics like these and more:
- How do I create a plan for implementing QM at my organization?
- What does a course look like that has met QM Standards?
The sessions are scheduled once per month and are FREE for members only! Space is limited to the first 1000 registrants. You can register once and view the webinar with colleagues. The webinars are also live captioned! Can't make it? All QM Success Stories are recorded and available to subscribers approximately two weeks after the session via the Reference Library link located in MyQM.
Escape the Inaccessible: The Digital Escape Room (DER) About Inclusive Design
Presented by Heather Wire, Adjunct Instructor at University of West Georgia
This study explored how a DER about accessibility impacted faculty intentions to develop accessible online content. Addressing issues within online learning is crucial because inaccessible content excludes learners, hindering their educational experience. The presenter will explain how DERs provide engaging and challenging experiences for participants, how participant frustration fosters empathy towards learners with disabilities and how the experience motivates faculty to create accessible online content.
Webinar begins at 1:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT
The Power of a Checklist: Improving Quality Assurance as a Community of Practice
Presented by Clay Ham, Curriculum Team Leader for South Carolina Department of Education
How do checklists work? What makes for an effective checklist? What role can they play in quality assurance? How can checklists improve teamwork and communication? Faculty and IDs can harness the power of checklists to improve the quality of online teaching and course development and the effectiveness of communication and teamwork. Participants will construct a 5-9-item checklist for a quality assurance process and receive feedback from a peer.
Webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. MT, 11:00 a.m. PT
Five Colleges, One Mission: Performance Excellence in Quality Assurance for Online Student Success
Presented by Rudy Lopez, Director of Online Learning at Alamo Colleges District
Alamo Colleges Online has undertaken significant efforts to ensure quality in online course design. This proposal highlights our initiatives over the past four years, including faculty training, course certifications, district policy updates and enhancements, and the implementation of AI technology to enhance efficiency. Attendees will learn about our strategies, the importance of faculty engagement, and the innovative use of AI to scale our quality assurance processes.
Webinar begins at 1:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT, 10:00 a.m. PT
Online Learning Webinars
Join QM and special guests for periodic webinars on a variety of topics related to building success with QM, online learning and professional growth.
The webinars are free and open to QM Members as well as non-members.
Check back soon to see details for the next webinar.
You might like to view recordings of the following:
- Empowering Learner Agency Through Accessible Course Design
- Designing for Growth: A Continuous Improvement Journey with DesignPLUS
- AI in course design, course content and more…see the full playlist
- QM Recognition for Quality in Course Sharing From the Institutional Perspective
- How CSU-East Bay Improved Student Outcomes with CourseArc and QM
- Support Student Success With QM Standards & Text-to-Speech Technology
- Promoting Active Learning in Online Science with the Right Tools & Practical Strategies
- A Jumpstart for Building QM-Ready Courses in Canvas
Looking for a recording or miss a session?
See a list of all archived recordings.
Have an idea for a Research Webinar? Contact the Research team.
Research Webinars
Join the QM Research Colleagues and other researchers from the QM Community for presentations of research on the impact of quality assurance in online learning and other related topics.
The webinars are free and open to QM Members as well as non-members.
Sept. 30, 2025 — 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Building Quality from the Ground Up: A Systemic Approach to Online Degree Programs
Presented by Dr. Amy Grincewicz, Director of Instructional Design, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University
Move beyond course-by-course approaches to online program development with this research-backed framework for systematic quality. Based on a comprehensive synthesis of current literature and practice, this session explores how the four QM Program Certification pillars — Program Design, Teaching Support, Learner Support, and Learner Success — work together to create transformative learning experiences. Discover evidence-based strategies for building coherent curricula, fostering faculty partnerships, designing inclusive support systems, and cultivating authentic online communities. Whether you're launching new programs or enhancing existing ones, this session provides actionable insights for creating online degree programs that don't just deliver content at a distance but build pathways for learners to grow, connect, and lead.
Webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. MT, 11:00 a.m. PT
