Conference Presentations

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.

This session focuses on creating accessible math content aligned with WCAG Compliance and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will standardize alt-text for equations, reduce reliance on images, and write descriptive alt-text that aids problem-solving. The session also covers alternative methods for creating accessible graphs and figures using tools like Desmos.

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!

While online degree programs have surged in popularity, what truly defines their quality? This presentation delves into the dimensions that shape student perceptions of excellence in online education. From instructional design and faculty engagement to technology and support services, we unwrap the critical elements that distinguish high-quality programs. By analyzing emerging trends, challenges, and evidence-based practices, this research highlights actionable strategies for educators and institutions to elevate the online learning experience.

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, online degree programs have emerged as a prominent mode of learning, offering flexibility and accessibility to a diverse range of learners. However, ensuring the quality of these programs remains a critical challenge. This session aims to delve into the multifaceted aspects of quality in online education, drawing upon cutting-edge research and best practices in the field.

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 aims to help higher education professionals consider trauma-informed principles when designing or modifying Open Education Resources (OERs). More educators are adopting OERs in their courses as a cost-saving strategy for students. In this session, participants will apply a trauma-informed framework (the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Framework—IDEA) to the OERs they plan to use to determine their appropriateness. The audit will include an analysis of culturally responsive and accessible elements found in the OERs.

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.

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.

QM looks at internal data to understand how our services are being used in the community and how we should improve them. We have been using Intellectus Statistics software in these endeavors for the last half of 2020. Come learn about this statistical software, how QM has used it to our advantage, and how you can, too.

In this session, participants will learn about how the Maricopa Community Colleges have evolved their program viability processes to ensure the curriculum developed meets the needs of the diverse students and communities served by our institutions. We will discuss how the Maricopa Community Colleges established and leveraged these processes to design and develop relevant curriculum that supports the diverse students and communities our institutions serve.