Whether you've been teaching online for a while or are new to the format, the task of finding professional development that matches your course design goals can be overwhelming. Here are some questions related to course design that should be helpful to getting you on the right path:
How can I ensure that my course design is helping students achieve desired outcomes?
Connecting Learning Objectives & Assessments (St 2/3)
Measurable learning objectives set the foundation for any course. This workshop will help you draw a connection between learning objectives and the assessments used to measure them — ensuring that assessments actually measure stated learning objectives.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
Using Instructional Materials and Technology to Promote Learner Engagement (St 4/5/6)
Engaging learners with interesting content and activities online doesn’t have to be a challenge. Join QM for this workshop and learn to integrate instructional materials and activities using tools that foster interaction among learners as you help
them meet learning objectives.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
How can I stem the flow of questions about where to go and what to do in my online course?
Design That Welcomes Your Learners (St 1/7)
Getting students started on the right foot in your online course is vital to their success. In this workshop, you will create “Getting Started” instructions, a self-introduction, and will set expectations for students in the online classroom. You will also explore the learner support services at your own institution and design techniques to help students access those services.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
How do I make my online course usable and accessible for learners?
Addressing Accessibility and Usability (St 8)
Create an online learning environment that is usable and accessible to learners. In this workshop, you’ll learn what some learners experience when using multimedia and navigating an online course. You’ll also learn how to make your course accessible to learners.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
How do I make active learning a part of my course design?
Using Instructional Materials and Technology to Promote Learner Engagement (St 4/5/6)
Engaging learners with the content, involving them in activities, and using tools for learning is possible! Take this workshop and discover how to leverage the interdependent relationship of instructional materials, activities, and course technologies to provide an active learning environment.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
How do I write learning objectives that meet QM Standards?
Connecting Learning Objectives and Assessments (St 2/3)
Learn to write measurable course and module-level objectives suited to the level of the course. In addition to practicing writing measurable learning objectives that meet QM Standards, you’ll spend time ensuring that objectives are being measured with your assessments.
We also have a 2-hour QM Live! Workshop related to this topic.
Contact the QM Registrar for Higher Ed: registrar@qualitymatters.org
