Conference Presentations

This session will address the issue that faculty struggle in writing well-formed learning objectives. Learning Objectives are a key element in the Quality Matters rubric, forming the basis for determinations of alignment. Yet in my experience as a faculty member and instructional designer few instructors have formal training in organizing a course, especially when it comes to stating the learning objectives of the course in observable and measurable terms.

Learn how Launch Virtual Learning uses both the QM K-12 Rubric and their in-house alignment document. Meghan Roe will demonstrate how they build classes out from state standards, as well as how they build courses with the purpose to engage students.

Participate in a conversation to dispel the myths surrounding online teaching and to provide reasonable strategies for faculty to communicate, respond to and provide feedback to online learners. Our emphasis is on managing learner expectations and maximizing teacher presence to increase engagement.

Participate in a conversation to dispel the myths surrounding online teaching and to provide reasonable strategies for faculty to communicate, respond to and provide feedback to online learners. Our emphasis is on managing learner expectations and maximizing teacher presence to increase engagement.

How do we ensure academic success for every student? In this presentation, attendees will explore how to use Karaoke and other interactive tools to actively engage students in the learning process.

This session will provide strategies to help the instructor identify creative ways to encourage student engagement.  The session will also show instructors how these activities can be used to vary assessment.  It is believed that the suggested strategies will make the class more interactive and useful for the student. 

Avoid overthinking the online course objectives writing process. Instead, consider a “go to” course alignment matrix resource to help you organize and categorize information needed to align your course content. Identifying your course level and module level objectives as they relate to assessment and instructional materials provides a clear path to alignment. Clear direction is good just as Yogi Berra said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.”  

More instructors than ever are using OER but may not always use them effectively. Our session provides an overview of best practices for use based on research and experience and includes tips, tricks and tools. No apps need to be downloaded beforehand.

The Quality Matters community is growing at an exponential rate as schools reimagine how to infuse quality into the online and hybrid learning experience. But what does an institution do when its supply of QM support is greatly outweighed by faculty and departmental demand? When this occurred at one mid-sized liberal arts HBCU, the institution systematically changed its organizational framework and practices to meet its rapidly increasing needs.

When NCCU's faculty and departmental demand for QM outweighed its supply of trained personnel, the institution systematically changed its organizational framework and practices to meet its rapidly increasing needs. Join us as we explore how this institution utilizes the QM Rubric to scale quality across its curriculum by providing program-specific training, developing high-quality master courses, and empowering faculty as Quality Assurance Ambassadors.

How can you convince everyone that accessibility is their responsibility? You begin with a practice that makes their lives easier.

I have made one practice the focus of every accessibility conversation. From my internal team to my doctoral colleagues, to students, to faculty, to staff, and even my husband, I have convinced many and continue to invite everyone to implement one practice that will create a more accessible digital environment for all.

The Quality Matters professional development offerings are excellent, but they aren’t always an option. At Northern Illinois University, we wanted to make sure our time and budget were used efficiently, so we developed a detailed professional development plan that integrates official QM offerings (like APPQMR and PRC) with custom workshops and resources. In this session, we will share our comprehensive 2-year professional development plan combining QM professional development with custom workshops and on-demand resources. We will also share the outcomes from our first year.

Quality learning experiences are commonly confounded with other variables such as mode of delivery, course grades, student characteristics including intelligence, and idiosyncratic experiences of faculty members. This session distinguishes these variables and assumptions about them from academic rigor and summarizes research support for defining quality and analyzing student learning experiences in higher education.

While Artificial Intelligence is widely being embraced for its ability to promote automation, it should simultaneously be regarded as a powerful tool to transform online course design. In this session, we will explore how AI can be leveraged to craft engaging, pedagogically aligned, and inclusive learning experiences. Participants will receive practical insights into using AI for content creation, accessibility enhancements, and personalized learning, while addressing ethical considerations and maintaining academic rigor.

This presentation will present a case study of a very large, complex, and well-known financial institution and its transformation into a learning organization using the QM Rubric. The presentation is for new QM practitioners and corporate education professionals who are QM-trained. The goal of the presentation is to demonstrate how QM can help an institution move from "training" to "learning."

Tired of the usual grading methods and point-driven students? Come learn about three alternative grading strategies that focus on feedback, which is a key piece for improving learning. Our presentation will focus on specifications grading, contract grading, and ungrading. We’ll also examine strengths and challenges of each as well as their alignment with QM Specific Review Standards 3.2 and 3.3. 

Finding quality open educational resources is only part of the challenge when transforming course content using open educational resources.  This interactive session will help you define, locate, and integrate quality open educational resources into your existing courses.