Conference Presentations

By designing courses with the Inclusive Pedagogy (IP) framework, we can create courses that support and provide equity for all learners and fulfill QM standards. Through three short activities, participants will see the "research in action" and how the IP framework impacts student success.

The Teaching & Learning unit at a large private research university conducted an internal review of five online foundation courses in the business school’s flex MBA program. The study revealed a framework for conducting internal QM reviews useful to other institutions seeking to improve their online course development and revision processes. Workshop participants will learn how to use this framework to conduct dialogic, collaborative internal reviews that result in course improvements and context-specific recommendations.

The Teaching & Learning unit at a large private research university conducted an internal review of five online foundation courses in the business school’s flex MBA program. The study revealed a framework for conducting internal QM reviews useful to other institutions seeking to improve their online course development and revision processes. Workshop participants will learn how to use this framework to conduct dialogic, collaborative internal reviews that result in course improvements and context-specific recommendations.

Is storytelling an artform that can enhance an instructional designer’s toolbox? Or is storytelling a competency that can inform course design? We’ll look at elements and applications of storytelling in education and discuss ways that it can improve our ability to build quality courses.

Navigating the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing’s Online RN-BSN & MSN Programs from QM Infancy to Continuous Improvement and Beyond

The Online Training Tools for Cloud Community College site was created so teachers and staff at the college could easily access training information regarding Canvas, basic technologies and student help. It has accomplished those goals and has provided a springboard to launch staff and student email newsletters, giving the faculty college information, and upgrading the college’s technological abilities. This presentation describes the objectives of the site and  ways that a site such as this can benefit any program. 

Changing culture isn't easy, but changing one within higher ed can seem impossible. Join leaders from MSU Denver as we share our award-winning, adaptive approach to managing course design. This QM-informed, tokenomics-inspired framework has changed our culture, and it can change yours too.

An important component of facilitating learning is the development of clearly measurable rubrics that assist the learner to understand what s/he will need to be able to demonstrate and accomplish to achieve the specific learning outcomes related to a given assignment or deliverable. In higher level learning opportunities (high school, college, university, and corporate), many assignments and learning activities are related to more than one learning outcome.

Ringmasters share their backyard training practices for preparing your stars (course representatives) and their acts (courses) for the haul toward a successful QM Review.

Ringmasters share their backyard training practices for preparing your stars (course representatives) and their acts (courses) for the haul toward a successful QM Review.

Discover the hidden gems of distance ed with the Teaching & Learning Book of Secrets, a collection of insights from 11 experts with decades of experience and research. Join us to discuss strategies to foster collaboration, ensure quality, enhance efficacy, and leverage relationships. Learn how to transform online classrooms and entire institutions.

Increased online course enrollment has led to the incorporation of academic coaches as members of an instructional support team. This presentation will disseminate research findings related to this team approach. The session will conclude with group discussions using result-based case studies.

We are revolutionizing professional development for part time faculty! Come see how we transformed a 32 week program, specific to our part time faculty, to shortened terms of  8 weeks.  We achieved a 70% increase in completions and improved learner success.

Faculty and instructional designers who are new to Quality Matters often feel unsure or intimidated by the process of QM professional development, which leads to QM roles. I remember feeling lost when I was first introduced to QM several years ago. During last year's QM Connect conference, I was approached by several people with questions on how to become a Master Reviewer. Join this session for some answers about your peers' QM professional development journey.

As AI becomes more integrated into classrooms, it is imperative for educators to navigate its role in the college classroom effectively. Rather than resisting AI, we must empower students to engage with these tools judiciously and critically. 

This session explores strategies for fostering meaningful discussions about the reliability of information and the ethical implications of AI-generated text within assignments. Attendees will review two assignments and gain insights into facilitating critical comparisons between professional resources and AI-generated information.

Assessing program learning outcomes in multi-campus online programs can be difficult to navigate, especially when each campus has its own identity, culture, priorities, and practices. We have developed a set of standard processes that can be used across our multi-campus online programs. Balancing the diverging views and priorities of each campus involves negotiating, compromising, and developing consensus. Anticipating implementation obstacles has been essential to develop effective processes. 

UAkron's online learning team will share its multi-faceted approach to quality assurance that includes an interactive alignment document, scaffolded professional development, simplified workflows, and our UAkron Online Promise. We will discuss our distinct approach to overcoming challenges in ensuring consistent alignment with educational standards, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of courses, building faculty development for improved teaching practices, and increased student engagement.

This session will introduce participants to State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) and its benefits to students and institutions, and will share some of the preliminary findings on projected institutional savings.

Built as an extension of the APPQMR, North Carolina Central University developed "You be the Reviewer: Quality Matters at NCCU" in response to an institutional need for continuous review of the Rubric Standards. This revolutionary, new text-based mobile game reinforces participants' understanding of best practices presented during the APPQMR. Join us during this highly engaging session which explores lessons learned in the development and implementation of our innovative mobile application, and extend the excitement sparked by the APPQMR throughout the course design process!