The Seventh Edition of the Quality Matters (QM) Higher Education Rubric releases July 5th. One notable feature of this edition of the rubric is the emphasis on creating inclusive online courses. Here are a few ways the new rubric addresses this priority:
Standard 4.5 requires the use of a variety of instructional materials. This standard is now considered “met” if one of the following is true:
Standard 5.4 addresses learner interaction. The annotation for this standard notes that learner interaction may be impacted by
“cultural differences or personal sensitivities related to the nature of the interaction.”
It also suggests alerting students to sensitive or potentially traumatizing content.
Students needing free or low-cost options related to internet connectivity and hardware/software are considered in Standards 6.3 and 7.1.
General Standard 8, which is dedicated to accessibility, now reads,
“The course design reflects a commitment to accessibility and usability for diverse learners.”
This standard was written to ensure diverse learners are easily able to navigate and interact with course components.
For more reading on inclusive design, check out this QM White Paper: Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation.
If you’d like to speak with one of our specialists about making your course more accessible and inclusive, schedule a consultation.
Already designing courses with inclusion in mind and want to share unique ways you meet these standards in your courses? We’d love to hear from you!
To learn more about QM reviews at Clemson visit Quality Matters at Clemson. If you’re interested in submitting your course for an internal Quality Matters review, contact Jana Radley at jradley@clemson.edu.
Reference: Quality Matters (2023). Seventh Edition Higher Education Quality Matters Rubric.
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