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Quality Matters @ NMSU

Because Quality Matters is a program which has received national recognition for its peer based approach to continuous improvement in online course design, lead support staff/faculty from each NMSU campus collaborate to exchange QM implementation ideas, communicate successes, and create connections. In this presentation, each campus will describe their own implementation plan, process, and experiences. Join Sharon, Sherrell, Nicole, and Krista to find out what’s happening at each of the NMSU campuses regarding QM implementation.

Quality Matters and Continuous Academic Innovation

Radford University piloted an innovative retention program for high-achieving incoming freshman students during the Summer of 2014. Dubbed “Accelerate" the program moved from concept to launch, including the creation of a new semester and five compressed schedule courses, in less than 30 weeks.  This was largely possible due to a systematic program design and improvement process that utilized QM throughout.

Quality Matters at the Core: A Roadmap for Collaborative Online Course Development

This conversation provides a snapshot of how the Quality Matters Rubric provides a foundation for the development of high quality secondary education online courses. In support of this process, tools and strategies have been created to promote collaboration, team building and ongoing learning, while the district  implements Common Core State Standards instructional strategies.    Attendees will hear about challenges, lessons learned, and strategies from those involved in the development of these courses.

Quality Matters at the Core: Transforming PD Through Collaborative Curriculum Development

Panel Discussion:

This presentation will discuss how a large school district worked across departments to design secondary English and math courses.  The presentation will include tools and processes to insure alignment of Common Core State Standards, district Units of Study and Scope and Sequence, 21st Century Skills, NCAA requirements, and QM standards for on-line course delivery.  A protocol for collaborative on-line course development will be introduced.

Quality Matters Program Certification, Is It Worth It?

Is
quality of course design enough? Quality Matters' new program certification
broadens and strengthens the notion of quality assurance. Early in 2015 the
University of the Rockies had the opportunity to participate in the Quality
Matters program certification pilot. This session will address strategies for
obtaining leadership buy-in and lessons learned from the entire experience. A
Q&A session will follow the 15-minute presentation.

Quality Matters: Your Friend for Accreditation and Compliance

Quality Matters provides a framework to address accreditation and compliance issues in online learning environments. This presentation extends the scope of QM from course level instructional design rigor to that of an organizational construct to support institutional and state-level compliance and accreditation needs. The presentation concludes with a look into emerging technologies that will impact online course development, delivery, and even accreditation.

Quality on Demand: Innovative Resources for Training and Course Design

This poster session displays the innovative resources developed at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing that has helped faculty and staff become more familiar with the Quality Matters rubric and standards. These initiatives support the overall goal of the institution that is to certify all of the online and blended courses offered. Two main aspects can be highlighted in the session: the use of templates that contain several of the Quality Matters standards and the development of an online tutorial for faculty and staff involved in online course design. 

Quality Online Education: What's Rigor Got to Do with It? Part 1 & 2

Part 1:  What does "Academic Rigor" mean to you and your institution? Explore the definition of academic rigor and its role in education during Part 1 of "What's Rigor Got to do with It?". Through panel and small group discussions, you'll come away with an understanding of various interpretations of academic rigor, how institutions address the topic, and what role academic rigor plays in a quality education.

Quality Talk - Cornerstones of Quality: A Departmental Initiative to Improve Online Course Quality

The "Cornerstones of Quality" initiative addresses a lack of formal standards for our online courses, while also establishing standards to evaluate online faculty performance. Our four "Cornerstones" include Quality in Design, Course Management, Course Content, and Online Preparedness.

Quality Talk: To Know Where You Are, It Helps to Know Where You Were: Why Maps Are Vital for Sound Assessment

Cartographers can't have all the fun! Learn and better understand how alignment starts and stops with the clarity of curriculum maps and the assessment tools to measure accuracy and drive continuous curricular improvement.

After this session, participants will be able to . . .

Describe the relationship between assessment and curriculum mapping.

Co-presenters: Dr. Melissa Burton-Williams and Dr. Peggy Simpson

Quality Talk: Creating Readable, Accessible Visual Design That Meets Standard 8.4

This introduction to easily implemented, accessible design strategies will help you meet the needs of students with disabilities and improve the user experience for all students by making smart decisions about headings, font style and size, white space, and contrast.

After this session, participants will be able to . . .

Identify accessible visual design strategies.