Clemson Online is proud to announce the official Quality Matters (QM) certification of two courses this summer: Civil Engineering 4470, taught by Farhang Forghanparast, and English 1030 taught by Chelsea McKelvey. The QM Rubric focuses specifically on the design of the course in a way that centers student learning. To achieve certification, courses must meet expectations in eight different areas, including learning objectives, assessments, learning activities, and accessibility. Clemson Online first reviews courses internally in coordination with the course representative before sending them out for an official review. Both courses were submitted as part of the 2023-24 QM Cohort and are listed in the Quality Matters directory of certified courses.
CE 4470, Stormwater Management, was reviewed by Digital Learning Strategists ‘Dara Abimbade, Ph.D., and Leslie Fuller, Ph.D. About the process, Forghanparast said,
“After completing this period, I feel more confident in enhancing not only my stormwater management course but also my other courses in our curriculum.”
ENGL 1030, Composition and Rhetoric, was reviewed by Digital Learning Manager Sharyn Emery, Ph.D., and Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis. Last year, her course ENGL 2130 – British Literature also earned QM certification. McKelvey writes,
“The QM cohort offered the opportunity to not only revise my course for QM standards and certification but also to do so in a group setting that allowed for feedback and collaboration. The first meeting of the year was especially enlightening to me, as hearing from and seeing the diversity of our cohort really demonstrated to me the way in which QM improves our university as a whole, not just in one department or college.”
Quality Matters is the global leader in effective online course design. Its review process is a research-based, comprehensive and collaborative process that helps produce well-designed, rigorous online courses in keeping with Clemson’s mission as a high seminary of learning.
QM reviews are now eligible for submission as evidence of teaching effectiveness in the Faculty Success Annual Reporting system, thanks to the support of the Office of Academic Affairs and the Provost. Instructors should consult their individual departments and programs to determine how QM reviews will be recognized.
Instructors who are interested in a Quality Matters review for their course or wanting to learn more about quality online instruction may the visit the QM at Clemson Canvas website or contact Clemson Online. Applications for the 2024-25 QM Cohort will open in August.
Prepare your courses for the Fall semester with us! Whether you are revising a course you’ve used in the past or building a new course from scratch, this workshop will answer your questions and give some helpful tips to prepare you for the upcoming semester. When registering, choose whether to have a specific topic covered, enter your question, or both.
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist.
Registration: Workshop Wednesday: Fall Semester Prep.
Review our Summer 2024 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
Clemson Online – Where Tech and Teaching Meet
Three Clemson faculty members describe how the review process improved their courses for students.
Clemson Online is excited to announce the certification of two more courses: ED 803 taught by Anna Morrison and WFB 6340 taught by Lillie Langlois.
Clemson Online is proud to announce the official Quality Matters (QM) certification this fall of two courses by Dr. Seth McKelvey and Dr. Pooja Puneet!
