Introduction to Quality Matters (INTRO2QM)

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Introduction to Quality Matters (INTRO2QM)

Learn what QM is and how it can help you deliver on your online promise. This two-week, facilitated workshop is ideal for those new to QM or considering a QM membership. Explore why QM is widely considered the gold standard in online quality assurance and how its implementation can support a culture of quality from many avenues.

Online Delivery (Asynchronous)

Course Length:

Two weeks

Instruction:

Facilitated

Virtual Delivery (Synchronous)

Course length:

Half day

Instruction:

Facilitated

Fee with Membership (Single Registration):

$110.00

Fee (Single Registration):

$165.00

Please refer to the Schedule & Checklist for more information on workshop requirements. Note that the Schedule & Checklist for Independent sessions may vary from the Schedule & Checklist provided here.

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, “Why QM?”. QM Rubrics and the types of course reviews are introduced. The workshop culminates in the development of a personal plan for continued engagement with Quality Matters.

Recommended For

• New QM members (individual members or faculty/staff affiliated with a member institution)
• Non-members considering QM membership or other involvement with QM

Learning Objectives

Identify basic information about Quality Matters.
Differentiate Quality Matters from other quality assurance options.
Identify basic information about Quality Matters Rubrics and how they are used to review the design of online and hybrid courses.
Distinguish between Quality Matters course review types.
Select options for continued engagement with Quality Matters.

Prerequisites

None

What Participants Need

Online option: A minimum commitment of 6 hours total is recommended for achieving the learning objectives.

Virtual option: A commitment of 4 hours to attend the workshop

Offered as Virtual Workshop for a Group:

Yes

Offered as Online Workshop for a Group:

Yes

Offered as On-Site Workshop for a Group:

Yes

Virtual or On-Site Group Session Fee with Membership:

$2,000

Virtual or On-Site Group Session Fee:

$2,500

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*Course/Workshop materials — such as access to QM Rubrics — are included, except where noted on workshop description pages.

Offer This Workshop With Your Own QM-Certified Facilitator

If your organization is part of a Full, Consortium or System subscription, your membership includes the option to deliver the Introduction to Quality Matters and the Applying the QM Rubric workshops with a facilitator from your institution.

All you need is a QM-certified Facilitator for online APPQMR*. Once the certification course is completed, information about completing the role application, requesting the workshop and other details will be provided. If your institution already has a QM-Certified Facilitator, they can find more information about the workshops they can deliver in the Certified Online APPQMR Facilitator Resource Site.

*Virtual options are also available in lieu of face-to-face modality during pandemic conditions.

This program has been pre-approved by Training Industry for four continuing education recertification hours toward the Certified Professional in Training Management credential.