Clemson Online is excited to share that two more courses are now Quality Matters Certified: Methods of Teaching at the Middle and Secondary Level (ED 8030), taught by Anna Morrison, Ed.D., and Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources (WFB 6340), taught by Lillie Langlois, Ph.D.
Quality Matters is the leading organization in effective online course design. The review is based on the QM rubric, evaluating if the course meets the expectations outlined including: learning objectives, assessments, learning activities, and accessibility. The review process is comprehensive and collaborative based upon decades of research into best practices. Quality Matters requirements are first reviewed by Clemson Online and then sent out for official review. Both courses were reviewed internally by Digital Learning Strategist James Butler and Digital Learning Manager Sharyn Emery, Ph.D., and will be listed in the Quality Matters directory of certified courses.
Morrison notes,
“This has been a really powerful process, from the internal review with Clemson Online to this external review. I’m very proud that this course passed the external review process. I intend to use the detailed feedback I received to continue improving this course for my future students. The details provided in each of the ‘suggestions’ sections during the internal review and this external review have been crucial to my professional development. As someone who teaches 100% online, it is incredible to have a pathway to receive constructive feedback on my teaching practices.”
Reflecting on her review, Langlois says,
“I’m so pleased to have one course through both the internal and external review. It shows that through education and lots of effort, even difficult subjects like GIS [Geographic Information Systems] can be successfully taught online. Working through the QM certification process helped me better design my online courses with greater clarity and effectiveness.”
You can now submit QM reviews as evidence of effective teaching in the Faculty Success Annual Reporting system through the Office of Academic Affairs. To inquire how your QM certification will be recognized, consult your individual department.
To learn more about Quality Matters reviews for your course, visit the QM at Clemson Canvas site and contact Clemson Online.
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 creating your own interactive video in Kaltura! Whether you have a specific question or want Kaltura interactive videos demonstrated, this training opportunity is your time to work with one of our Kaltura admins. When registering, choose whether to have a specific topic covered, enter your question, or both.
Facilitated by our Learning Tech Team.
Registration: Quick Hits: Kaltura Interactive Videos.
Modality: Virtual and synchronous—an Outlook Calendar invite, with the Zoom link, will be sent.
Join this training to learn more about utilizing Canvas in your course! 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 Tools.
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.
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