Conference Presentations

In this highly engaging session, participants will gain insights from the perspectives of a course representative and course reviewer on navigating the QM Process. This session is designed for individuals who are just starting their journey.

Two studies provide evidence of the impact of participating in QM Peer Reviews and QM Professional Development. Data analysis of the QM review exit survey highlights who is making change, not only on their online, but also  face-to-face courses.   A study done by researchers at The University of Pittsburgh explored the impact of QM PD workshops and courses on faculty's pedagogical practices in online, face-to-face, and blended instructional modes. Both studies point to participating in QM PD impacts teaching across delivery formats.

More than one-quarter of the QM K-12 Rubric (5th ed.) standards have two parts. How can faculty and instructional designers ensure their courses meet both parts of these standards? How can reviewers write recommendations that address both parts?

Are you looking for ideas to enhance your institution's QM recipe? Then come participate in our recipe swap! We will discuss UConn's QM recipe by sharing our tools, processes and strategies for online course development. We will also facilitate a QM recipe swap to discuss and share ideas.

Want an interactive, accessible, and equitable way to engage your learners? Try UDL projects! We’ll share multiple ways that learners can demonstrate mastery of concepts with project-based learning. We’ll show examples of UDL projects and feedback from students on how they were better able to integrate the concepts by creating meaning and producing artifacts. No matter the length or subject matter of your class, you can apply UDL to provide opportunities for deep, transformative learning.

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Want an interactive, accessible, and equitable way to engage your learners? Try UDL projects! We’ll share multiple ways that learners can demonstrate mastery of concepts with project-based learning. We’ll show examples of UDL projects and feedback from students on how they were better able to integrate the concepts by creating meaning and producing artifacts. No matter the length or subject matter of your class, you can apply UDL to provide opportunities for deep, transformative learning. 

This session summarizes cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and interpersonal domains of learning, identifies the components of a learning objective, presents examples of courses with hidden "inner" learning objectives implied by course components, and provides practice in identifying and articulating these inner learning objectives.

When the global pandemic forced schools and universities to close in March 2020, remote teaching became the order of the day. This session will examine how faculty can create  inclusive, "remote'' learning environments to meet the needs of all students, including the differently abled.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, online education has become an integral part of the learning experience. As more institutions embrace online classrooms, ensuring quality and maintaining high standards is paramount. Join our panel of esteemed experts as they delve into the world of online teaching certification and share invaluable insights on best practices.

Are you the Quality Matters Coordinator (QMC) on the review team, but unsure about the true scope and impact of your role? Unlock the essence of being a QMC! Join our 11-year experienced QMC to learn how to excel in this vital role and amplify your impact. Find the keys to becoming a Certified Review Manager (CRM) and to enhancing the review process. Ideal for QMCs and those curious about review dynamics. Get inspired to unlock your potential as a QMC and excel in your role!

This session will provide an exemplar for those interested in faculty mentoring of novice online educators using QM as the guiding framework.  The QM Higher Education Rubric was used by a seasoned online educator to assist in the development and training of new full-time, tenure-track and adjunct faculty members in the online course development process.  Co-authors include the mentor and one of the mentees in this process, in order to provide ample discussion from both perspectives during the round table session.  This session is particularly appropriate for those who are fac

Our institution is a large, multi-campus college with 5-years experience implementing QM, many QM certified courses, and a template-based process for developing credit courses that meet QM standards. Now, we are facing the challenge of implementing some of the most recent trends in American distance education such as MOOCs and Competency-based Education. Can the QM Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) Rubric be used to guide the design and development of a non-credit MOOC developmental course?

This presentation will highlight the useful course review tool that faculty and peer reviewers used for online courses at a state university, where the course builds integrated Quality Matters Standards.

Many of our faculty have completed the APPQMR training, yet seem unable to take the next step.  This year, a group of faculty met in a Learning Community to discuss how to revise their courses to meet Quality Standards.  Learn more about the FLC structure, meeting agendas, materials used, and results.

This poster will focus on how the features of a learning management system can be used to engage learners in an online learning environment.

This poster will focus on how the features of a learning management system can be used to engage learners in an online learning environment.

Writing a plan that aligns the right technology with Quality Matters Standards can assist instructors to design powerful lessons. Examples of tech plans and a list of tech tools will be available.

This session for educators and instructional designers unveils key strategies for creating compelling online course content, focusing on storytelling, multimedia integration, and the application of learning theories. Discover how to leverage Custom GPT for personalized learning scenarios and image AI tools for captivating visuals. Attendees will gain practical insights into enhancing learner engagement in their online courses.

Feeling stalled in your QM implementation efforts?  Ready to move to the next stage but not sure how?  This presentation will frame your concerns in the language of change management based on recently published research on the QM Continuum of Excellence. 

Alignment is hard, but it doesn't have to be incomprehensible. Whether you're an instructional designer consulting with faculty on the alignment process or a faculty member needing to develop a course, this session will provide you with strategies and tools to demystify the alignment process.