QM course reviews are focused on course design, with the goal of ensuring learners have what they need to be successful in an online format. There is no evaluation of your pedagogy as the instructor, and it’s understood that YOU are the subject matter expert! The process is intended to be collegial and collaborative. The findings are never a judgment and always diagnostic, serving as a means to improve the learning experience for students (as well as your teaching experience!).
It doesn’t! The review process is based on a continuous improvement model, and in order to meet QM Standards the following must be true:
If your course does not yet meet Standards in the initial review, Clemson Online is there to support you during the amendments phase! The goal is that all submitted courses will eventually meet QM Standards.
The QM Rubric is based on national standards of best practices, research, and instructional design principles. Review outcomes are “based on collaboratively identified evidence found in the course rather than the personal preference of an individual reviewer” (Quality Matters). The reviewers are Certified Peer Reviewers and experienced online instructors who are trained in the use of the QM Rubric. Suggestions for improvement are just that. There are many ways to meet each Standard. Learn more about QM’s research at Quality Matters/Research.
The QM Rubric consists of 8 General Standards. Here’s an overview:
To learn more about QM Course Reviews at Clemson, check out our recent presentation, or contact jradley@clemson.edu.
Do you plan to teach this summer? Clemson Online is proud to announce this year’s Summer teaching initiative. We have timely opportunities for instructors to gain experience in online course creation, teaching with Canvas, and the Quality Matters course improvement process.
Join this training to learn more about AI and interactive learning in your course! This training will cover several pedagogical approaches to AI tools, including ChatGPT.
Facilitated by Millie Tullis, Digital Learning Strategist.
Registration: Interactive Learning and AI.
Modality: Virtual and synchronous—an Outlook Calendar invite, with the Zoom link, will be sent.
Join this training to learn more about Canvas fundamentals! Whether you have a specific question or want a Canvas tool demonstrated, this training opportunity is your time to work with one of our Learning Technology Specialists. When registering, choose whether to have a specific topic covered, enter your question, or both.
Facilitated by our Learning Tech Team.
Registration: Quick Hits: Canvas Basics.
Modality: Virtual and synchronous—an Outlook Calendar invite, with the Zoom link, will be sent.
Review our Spring 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, presentations on group assignments in online courses, 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
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!
Congratulations and thank you to the more than 70 instructors who worked with us to build and improve quality online courses this spring!
The Seventh Edition of the Quality Matters (QM) Higher Education Rubric releases July 5th. One notable feature of this edition […]
