Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop (2 Half-Day Sessions)

Special Note: This is a multi-day workshop. Faculty need to register for both days.

QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and hybrid courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning.

In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement.

The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is the required course to become a QM-Certified Peer Reviewer.

Recommended For:

• Those looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review process.
• Members with a stand-alone CPE membership.
• Those who wish to complete the Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters.
2. Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric, materials, processes, and administrative components.
3. Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric to review online courses.
4. Make decisions on whether the demo course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.
5. Apply the concept of alignment.
6. Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.