Quality Matters

Sample QM Course

To see a QM-designed and reviewed course in action, click this link http://elearn.ws.edu/d2l/local (opens in a new window) and use the following log-in information:

"WaltersStateQM" for the Username

"WaltersStateQM" for the Password

You will then be able to view a READ 0800 course designed by Candace Justice and Teresa Smith. This project began as a Gateway grant project and has positively impacted WS and TN eCampus students.

The course is located in lower right under "My Courses."

Courses are always in a state of improvement, but this example demonstrates Quality Matters principles.

QM General Standards:

1. Course Overview and Introduction
2. Learning Objectives (Competencies)
3. Assessment and Measurement
4. Instructional Materials
5. Course Activities and Learner Interaction
6. Course Technology
7. Learner Support
8. Accessibility and Usability

Much thanks to the faculty who have shared their courses and inspired their colleagues.

Online Teaching Guides

AURS (Accessibility and Readability) is QM's new resource for making your course accessible to all students. This site is free. Just sign up, and you will have access to a great variety of resources including alt text, video captions and audio descriptions, documents in Word, accessible PDF's, hyperlinks, use of color and font, inclusive teaching practices, UDL, and much more. 

How to Take a QM Professional Development Course

The college funds QM professional development for both full-time and adjunct faculty. 

1. Create an account at https://www.qualitymatters.org/qm-membership/faqs/membership/create-myqm-account.
   
   
2. See the Higher Ed workshops at https://www.qualitymatters.org/professional-development/workshops/higher-ed-appqmr.
   
   The WS-recommended first course is the foundation of Quality Matters: Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR).
   
   
3. Contact Candace Justice for Purchase Order number at candace.justiceFREEWS.
4. Click on the "Register" button.
   
   
5. Select course from drop-down menu to see date options and seats available.
   
   
6. Register for course and use P0 number (see step 3).

If you are interested becoming a member of a QM review team, contact Kay Heck (kay.heckFREEWS) after you complete APPQMR (Applying the QM Rubric) & PRC (Peer Reviewer Course).

List of QM Professional Development Courses Completed by Faculty & Staff

APPQMR (Rubric Course)

DYOC (Designing Your Online Course)

PRC (Peer Reviewer Training)

TOL (Teaching Online)

AAU (Addressing Accessibility & Usability)

For a list of all courses & codes, visit https://www.qualitymatters.org/professional-development/workshops.