In a research study, what can come between the independent variable and the dependent variable? The confounding variable, a variable that is not being investigated but is present, nonetheless. Find out why you need to minimize confounding variables in your research and what can happen when you don’t.
Built by QM members, the Accessibility & Usability Resource Site (AURS) is the go-to — and FREE — resource for educators looking to address key accessibility and usability concerns. Anyone can register for the site by logging into MyQM (or creating a new account) and selecting “Workshop - Register” in the side navigation. If you've already registered, the AURS link can be found on your Dashboard in the QM Classroom after you log in.
During an Official K-12 Course Review, Specific Review Standard (SRS) 2.3 is the only SRS that has to be met at 100%. But it's not always easy to make sure learning objectives or competencies are aligned with state standards and/or other accepted content standards. Krista Tomaselli of Michigan Virtual has a tool to help!
The University of Colorado - Colorado Springs shares how it uses QM Course Design Reviews to support its strategic plan. And, how communicating about its work with QM has paid off.
How can you go from planting the seed of quality assurance to a fully blooming quality assurance program? Find out as California State University East Bay shares its story.
During QM Course Design Reviews, we see trends — certain Standards that K-12 courses continually struggle to meet. Two of those Standards are 2.1 C and 2.2 C. Find out why these Standards can be challenging to meet and what you can do to set your course and your students up for success.
Creating engaging, interactive and accessible online content is not optional. It’s a necessity. Find out how educational institutions around the globe are using SoftChalk to transform their online courses and create exceptional content.
K-12 schools, districts and publishers show their commitment to delivering on their online promise by meeting QM Standards through official course reviews. Before the course becomes QM-Certified, though, there are some important steps to consider. Find out what they are!
Whether designing a course for secondary students or adults who strive to teach those students, quality of design should be top of mind. Discover how one organization is putting quality first and developing courses to prepare its teacher candidates to be the best in the nation.
Your institution, like so many others, has goals related to the quality of your online and blended courses. Find out how Florida International University is using Quality Matters to help meet its goals and impact the learner experience.
