The document discusses Quality Matters (QM), which is a peer review process for online courses using a rubric with standards. The rubric addresses course design elements like overview, objectives, assessment, materials, interaction, technology, support and accessibility. QM aims to improve online courses through a collaborative faculty-driven review process focused on continuous enhancement, not evaluation. The goal is ensuring courses meet best practices for design quality and student success.

1. Enhancing Student
Success
With

2. Enhancing Student
Success

3. Its not
always easy
for students

4. Every student
experiences
challenges

5. Family Problems
Work Problems
Social Problems

6. Students Become
Confused
Fall Behind
Drop Out
or
Give Up

7. All Courses Have
Challenges

8. Especially an
Online Course

9. Unless There
is a Focus on
Creating
Great Online
Classes for
Student
Success

10. The First
Big Step

13. What is
Quality
Matters?

14. What is
Quality
Matters?
A set of quality standards
for online course design

15. What is
Quality
Matters?
A set of quality standards
for online course design
A faculty-centered peer
review process for
online courses

16. What is
Quality
Matters?

17. What is
Quality
Matters?
A tool used by
instructional design staff
their work with faculty

18. What is
Quality
Matters?
A tool used by
instructional design staff
their work with faculty
A professional
development opportunity
for both faculty and staff

19. Review Process that is

20. Review Process that is
Faculty-driven

21. Review Process that is
Faculty-driven
Peer Review

23. Collaborative

24. Collaborative Continuous

25. Collaborative Continuous
Collegial

26. Collaborative Continuous
Collegial Centered

27. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie

28. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design

29. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery

30. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery
Course Content

31. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery
Course Content
Institutional Infrastructure

32. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery
Course Content
Institutional Infrastructure
LMS

33. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery
Course Content
Institutional Infrastructure
LMS
Faculty Readiness

34. Factors Affecting Course Quality
Online Quality Pie
Course Design
Course Delivery
Course Content
Institutional Infrastructure
LMS
Faculty Readiness
Student Readiness

35. Role in Quality Assurance
Looks at Course Design

36. Role in Quality Assurance
A process for peer-to-peer feedback

37. Role in Quality Assurance
A process for peer-to-peer feedback
Continuous
improvement

38. Role in Quality Assurance
A process for peer-to-peer feedback
Continuous
improvement
Meet shared
standards of best
practices

39. What QM is NOT About

40. What QM is NOT About
Not about the individual instructor

41. What QM is NOT About
Not about the individual instructor
It’s about the Course

42. What QM is NOT About

43. What QM is NOT About
Not about faculty evaluation

44. What QM is NOT About
Not about faculty evaluation
It’s about Course Quality

45. What QM is NOT About

46. What QM is NOT About
Not about judgment

47. What QM is NOT About
Not about judgment
It’s about diagnosis and improvement

48. What QM is NOT About

49. What QM is NOT About
Not about “win/lose”
or “pass/fail”

50. What QM is NOT About
Not about “win/lose”
or “pass/fail”
It’s about continuous improvement in
a supportive environment

51. Quality Matters Rubric

52. Course Overview
and Introduction

53. Course Overview
and Introduction
Instructions make clear
how to get started

54. Course Overview
and Introduction
Instructions make clear
how to get started
Purpose of course

55. Course Overview
and Introduction
Instructions make clear
how to get started
Purpose of course
How to get started

56. Course Overview
and Introduction
Instructions make clear
how to get started
Purpose of course
How to get started
Introductions of participants

57. Learning Objectives

58. Learning Objectives
Measurable learning
outcomes explained

59. Learning Objectives
Measurable learning
outcomes explained
Learning objectives describe
measurable outcomes

60. Learning Objectives
Measurable learning
outcomes explained
Learning objectives describe
measurable outcomes
Learning objectives
stated clearly

61. Learning Objectives
Measurable learning
outcomes explained
Learning objectives describe
measurable outcomes
Learning objectives
stated clearly
Appropriately designed
learning objectives

62. Assessment and
Measurement

63. Assessment and
Measurement
Course grading clearly explained

64. Assessment and
Measurement
Course grading clearly explained
Course grading policy
is stated clearly

65. Assessment and
Measurement
Course grading clearly explained
Course grading policy
is stated clearly
Specific grading criteria
is presented

66. Assessment and
Measurement
Course grading clearly explained
Course grading policy
is stated clearly
Specific grading criteria
is presented
Students have multiple
grading opportunities

67. Instructional Materials

68. Instructional Materials
Clear explanation of purpose and
use of instructional materials

69. Instructional Materials
Clear explanation of purpose and
use of instructional materials
Materials contribute to
learning objectives

70. Instructional Materials
Clear explanation of purpose and
use of instructional materials
Materials contribute to
learning objectives
Instructional Materials
are current

71. Instructional Materials
Clear explanation of purpose and
use of instructional materials
Materials contribute to
learning objectives
Instructional Materials
are current
Distinction between
required and optional
materials is explained

72. Learner Interaction
and Engagement

73. Learner Interaction
and Engagement
Active learning is used
and explained

74. Learner Interaction
and Engagement
Active learning is used
and explained
Learning activities
support active learning

75. Learner Interaction
and Engagement
Active learning is used
and explained
Learning activities
support active learning
Instructor response time
clearly stated

76. Learner Interaction
and Engagement
Active learning is used
and explained
Learning activities
support active learning
Instructor response time
clearly stated
Requirements for student
interaction articulated

77. Course Technology

78. Course Technology
Appropriate technology
is used and explained

79. Course Technology
Appropriate technology
is used and explained
Tools and media support
learning objectives

80. Course Technology
Appropriate technology
is used and explained
Tools and media support
learning objectives
Course navigation logical,
consistent and efficient

81. Course Technology
Appropriate technology
is used and explained
Tools and media support
learning objectives
Course navigation logical,
consistent and efficient
Students can readily access
course technologies

82. Learner Support

83. Learner Support
Make aware of
institutional support

84. Learner Support
Make aware of
institutional support
Instructions clearly describe
available tech support

85. Learner Support
Make aware of
institutional support
Instructions clearly describe
available tech support
Instructions to how students
can find institutional support

86. Learner Support
Make aware of
institutional support
Instructions clearly describe
available tech support
Instructions to how students
can find institutional support
Instructions as to how student
services can help students

87. Accessibility

88. Accessibility
Strategies making your
course available to all

89. Accessibility
Strategies making your
course available to all
Provides guidance as to how
to obtain accommodation

90. Accessibility
Strategies making your
course available to all
Provides guidance as to how
to obtain accommodation
Course contains alternatives
to auditory and visual content

91. Accessibility
Strategies making your
course available to all
Provides guidance as to how
to obtain accommodation
Course contains alternatives
to auditory and visual content
Course design promotes readability
& minimizes distractions

92. Rubric Standards

93. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction

94. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives

95. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement

96. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Instructional Materials

97. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Instructional Materials
Learner Interaction and Engagement

98. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Instructional Materials
Learner Interaction and Engagement
Course Technology

99. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Instructional Materials
Learner Interaction and Engagement
Course Technology
Learner Support

100. Rubric Standards
Course Overview and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Assessment and Measurement
Instructional Materials
Learner Interaction and Engagement
Course Technology
Learner Support
Accessibility