Who has received the QM Endorsement for Course Design Quality Assurance?
The following entities have earned recognition for their course design quality assurance by meeting criteria in a Validation Review. In addition to receiving this endorsement, courses meeting QM Essential Standards (at minimum) using the QM-endorsed process receive recognition for Foundational Design.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Validation Review Pathway
Get a primer on how a QM Validation Review differs from other review options, when it makes sense to engage with this review process and the eligibility criteria.
Who has received Recognition for Quality in Course Sharing?
The following institutions have earned recognition for high-quality course-sharing experiences. Recognition is valid for five years and can be renewed for three more years.
What are the technical skills expected of participants in QM professional development?
Participants enrolled in an online course or workshop are expected to have basic technical skills related to using a learning management system, performing basic computing tasks and using software and email.
What are the eligibility requirements for QM-Certified Facilitators?
QM-Certified Facilitators play a key role in ensuring the quality of online and hybrid courses by facilitating select QM professional development opportunities for their institution or system. Eligibility for facilitator roles depends on a variety of factors including program, professional development requirements, completion of a role application, and more.
What are the eligibility requirements for QM-Certified Course Review Managers?
QM-Certified Course Review Managers play a key role in ensuring the quality of online and hybrid courses by managing official Subscriber-Managed Reviews. Eligibility for Course Review Manager roles depends on a variety of factors including program, professional development requirements, completion of a role application, and more.
What are the eligibility requirements for QM-Certified Reviewers and Master Reviewers?
QM-Certified Reviewers play a key role in ensuring the quality of online and hybrid courses by participating in structured, collaborative reviews of courses submitted for official review. Eligibility for reviewer roles depends on a variety of factors including program, professional development requirements, completion of a role application, and more.
What were the key milestones in developing the original QM Rubric?
In an interview conducted in 2017, Ron Legon and Mary Wells discuss the role of peer review in the QM course review process. From explaining how the original QM Rubric was formed with faculty in mind, to the need for alignment between Standards, the interview provides an insider's look at the history of the Quality Matters Rubric.
What are the minimum technology requirements for participating in QM professional development?
Set yourself up for success when taking QM professional development by making sure your computer and internet systems meet minimum requirements. If you plan to use a mobile device to access the QM Classroom, you'll also want to understand the requirements and limitations of doing so.
