Introduction to Quality Matters (INTRO2QM)
This two-week, facilitated workshop is ideal for those new to QM who want to learn more about the benefits of Penn State’s QM membership. Explore why QM is widely considered the gold standard in online quality assurance and how its implementation can support a culture of quality from many avenues.
- Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)
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Facilitator: Penny Ralston-Berg
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Prerequisites: None
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Course Length: Two weeks
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Time to Complete: Approximately 6 hours to complete the workshop activities.
This facilitated workshop introduces participants to the QM Quality Assurance System. A brief overview of QM is provided, followed by an exploration into the question, “Why QM?”. QM Rubrics and the types of course reviews are introduced. The workshop culminates in the development of a personal plan for continued engagement with Quality Matters.
Recommended for:
- Faculty and staff at Penn State who are new QM users
- Faculty and designers who want to learn more about QM and course quality assurance
Learning Objectives
- Identify basic information about Quality Matters.
- Differentiate Quality Matters from other quality assurance options.
- Identify basic information about Quality Matters Rubrics and how they are used to review the design of online and blended courses.
- Distinguish between Quality Matters course review types.
- Select options for continued engagement with Quality Matters.
