One of the great debates that Professors/Instructors have is whether or not to incorporate a group assessment. Many concerns exist related to collaborative activities, but there is research to suggest that student to student interaction is beneficial to student learning outcomes. In fact, alongside the QM Rubric which has a category of learning interaction/engagement, our presentation will also include up to date research revolving around Social Learning theory.
Moving faculty from teaching in a traditional classroom to teaching online can be a difficult task. Uncovering factors that influence participation in professional development designed to support quality online course development can provide valuable insight. This session will share research results concerning factors impacting faculty participation in Quality Matters professional development at a midwest teaching university.
Ever wonder who is behind all that robust feedback that comes from an official course review? They’re teachers just like you! Learn what it’s like to be a QM-Certified Reviewer, and about new opportunities for you to get involved, and give back to the community!
Orientation is a quintessential moment for residential students heading off to college. But what about online learners? Join us for a lively discussion-focused presentation and test drive some of our flexible, scaffolded orientation experiences. (Bring your own device!)
Are you hungry for course alignment? In this session, you'll practice the fundamental process of designing an aligned course from "scratch." Using the tools created by the USI Instructional Designer team as your main ingredient, you will end up with a delicious course recipe.
Connection, community, support, and inclusion are critical to establishing a foundation for learning. Cultivating a sense of belonging is crucial for this foundation. We will talk about the science and research behind sense of belonging and its connection to learning and mental health and wellbeing. The panel will also specifically talk about how fostering a sense of belonging is vitally important within digital learning environment not only for your learners but also for yourself as an educator.
With growing concerns about student wellbeing in higher education, this session provides an overview of trauma-informed pedagogy and its application to teaching and learning. Specific classroom strategies and technologies addressing toxic stress/promoting self-care for students will be highlighted.
Online learning was once viewed as an educational “alternative”- but attitudes may be shifting. Are there benefits to online learning that exceed face-to-face courses? This poster shares results from a qualitative study with online instructors who discussed perceptions of the benefits unique to learning online. The analysis includes ways in which instructors’ perceptions varied based on years of teaching experience. Results provide insights for faculty development and course design.
The purpose of the present study is to understand faculty, student, and administrator perceptions of quality in distance education courses. Our research question was: What is the meaning of "quality" in an online course to administrators, faculty, and students? Qualitative data revealed the top 7 quality features and the discrepancies among the rankings of the 7 quality features among faculty, students, and administrators.
We will consider if the “special sauce” of a college experience lies in a sense of belonging or involvement in extra- and co-curricular activities. Are these adequately being extended to online students? Participants will consider how to create equitable opportunities in the online setting.
What is it like to use QM on Campus? What does QM adoption mean for faculty members? How does QM impact the administrators and staff responsible for online course support and creation? What effect do institutional factors (size, research status, private/public, faculty type, mission, etc.) have on how QM is adopted? What kind of roles do instructional designers, media developers, curriculum support specialists, and other staff play at QM institutions? Questions like these are raised on a regular basis by individuals contemplating the adoption of Quality Matters.
Having been denied access to the source files for an allegedly "open" Music Appreciation textbook, I will talk about the concept of openness in OERs, as well as the process of converting a PDF textbook into and open and accessible format.
Intended audience: Anyone interested in open educational resources and accessibility. The talk could be tailored to people of very high technical ability who are developing resources of their own.
What is the heart beat of QM on Campus? What does QM adoption mean for faculty, instructional designers, administrators and professional staff responsible for online course quality. What effect do institutional factors (size, research status, private/public, union/non-union/adjunct faculty, mission, tenure/promotion, etc.) have on how QM is adopted? The panel members will address commonly asked questions as well engage the audience participants to tell their muddiest stories on what it is like to adopt and use Quality Matters on Campus.
Professional development is a necessary activity for faculty devoted to the learning of their students. In this session you will learn about different strategies on how to encourage faculty to improve what they do while delivering an online course.
Professional development is a necessary activity for faculty devoted to the learning of their students. In this session you will learn about different strategies on how to encourage faculty to improve what they do while delivering an online course.
Professional development is a necessary activity for faculty devoted to the learning of their students. In this session you will learn about different strategies on how to encourage faculty to improve what they do while delivering an online course.
Chief Academic Officers have responsibility for the quality in their courses, programs and faculty involved in technology-enhanced education. What are the benchmarks that count and how do they know they are hitting them? What does a comprehensive approach to quality assurance look like from their vantage point? How do they know if they are offering students a quality learning experience? CAOs from institutions with significant commitments to quality in technology-enhanced education will offer their views on how they have navigated the quality question.
QM Research Colleagues will briefly overview the most recent findings from three research projects that inform the development and work of QM standards and services. Rigorous methodologies were used to identify themes and categories of quality online learning in three extensive reviews of (1) the independent research focused on higher education; (2) on K-12; and (3) on online instructor and teaching competencies. These studies are examples of QM's continual grounding in educational research which is translated into actionable steps of standards of quality online learning a
This session gives an overview of QM Research and puts all the pieces of the research puzzle together to provide a comprehensive understanding of what is known about QM Research.
It's hard to know what to do when we don't know what we don't know about implementing and maintaining Quality Matters at our institutions. Join three QM rookies for this discussion on implementation and sustainability of QM at their respective institutions. Katie Bridges, Holly Owens, and Cara Richard will share innovative ways to implement and maintain QM through best practices and life lessons.
