how to complete the course developer worksheet for quality matters

How does the course representative use the course worksheet?

The Course Representative uses the Course Worksheet to provide general information about the course for the review team to use as they're reviewing a course. Several Rubric Standards also contain annotations that direct reviewers to look for information supplied on this Worksheet.

What happens if my course does not meet QM review standards?

If the course does not initially meet QM Rubric Standards, you can submit an amended course within 14 weeks of the date the Final Report was submitted. The Team Chair will then review the amendments and confirm if the course meets QM review standards.

What is the structure of a course review?

The structure of a course review depends on the QM Rubric you select, the type of course you want to evaluate, and the type of review you want to conduct. For example, a Self-Review, Internal Review, and Official Review will all be structured differently.

How does a course earn QM certification?

In order for a course to earn QM Certification through an official Subscriber or QM-Managed review, it must meet all Essential Standards and receive a minimum score, which is specific to the Rubric used for the review.

What is the purpose of QM certification?

The purpose of the Multi-Section Policy is to clarify the circumstances under which the QM Certification Seal for internal reviews can be used with multiple sections of the certified “master” course. This policy concerns, but is not limited to: 1 Courses taught by multiple instructors 2 Courses that have been adjusted to accommodate sessions of various lengths 3 Courses that have been passed to a new instructor, who has made modifications to it

What is digital learning?

At Digital Learning, our goal is to certify as many courses as possible. Every time we add a new Quality Matters seal to a course, it further validates the strength of the academic programs offered at UArizona. This is why we like to prioritize courses that have been taught several times and, ideally, have received some attention from instructional designers.

What is the most recent archive of a course under review?

The most recent archive of the course under review, with steps taken to ensure student privacy rights, is a common way to provide access to the review team. For purposes of protecting the confidentiality of student information, the institution should provide a shell or clone, rather than access to a live course.

Does QM review require student responses?

Student responses (stripped of identifying information) and faculty responses/feedback are not necessary to provide as the QM review does not evaluate delivery of the course. If the course uses email in any part of the instruction, this information has been made available to the review team.

How to use QM secondary rubric?

Learn how to use QM’s K-12 Secondary Rubric as a guide to develop your online course. This workshop builds upon the QM foundations built in the K-12 Applying the QM Secondary Rubric workshop and provides a framework to design an online course plan. Participants learn how to identify appropriate assessments, instructional materials, and technology which align to measurable course and module/unit level learning objectives. Strategies for including engaging learning interactions and accessible content are addressed. Participants will complete a Planning Worksheet to design one module/unit of an online course which can be applied to the creation of a course development plan.

How many participants are allowed in a one day workshop?

District administrators may schedule and host the following face-to-face workshops. The one-day workshops are limited to a maximum of 25 participants and are generally scheduled from 8 am - 4 pm with a one hour lunch. For optimal use of the QM facilitator time and travel, scheduling two workshops for two consecutive days is encouraged.

Is QM online teaching certificate continuous?

Multiple online professional development options, including the QM Online Teaching Certificate, are available on a continuous schedule. All of the online opportunities available with dates can be found on the QM website (select the K12 tab at the site):

What is a course review worksheet?

The course worksheet contains a list of questions about how the course is designed.

What is the minimum score required for QM?

The final report may include required changes and recommended changes. All required standards for QM (21 standards) must be met and a score of at least 85% is required for the course to meet expectations.