Anatomy of a Quality Course - Faculty eCommons

Use of the Quality Matters Rubric and annotations are restricted to institutions that subscribe to Quality Matters. Risepoint is an Academic Service Company subscriber and has the right to use the rubric and annotations on behalf of its subscribing partners. For more information visit www.qualitymatters.org or contact [email protected].

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Anatomy of a Quality Course

Explanations, images, and videos provide examples and help you gather ideas about how to best meet specific review standards.

THE STANDARDS

Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. The QM 7th Edition Rubric and accompanying 44 Specific Review Standards help support and guide faculty and instructional designers through the development and improvement of online courses. Standards found in this rubric are evidence-based and peer-reviewed and are used to review courses through the lens of the student experience. These rubric standards do not review the quality of course content.

The rubric is divided into eight general review standards that tackle various facets of course design and quality.

Quality Matters Standard 1

Course Overview & Introduction

Quality Matters Standard 2

Learning Objectives

Quality Matters Standard 3

Assessment and Measurement

Quality Matters Standard 4

Instructional Materials

Quality Matters Standard 5

Learning Activities and Learner Interaction

Quality Matters Standard 6

Course Technology

Quality Matters Standard 7

Learner Support

Quality Matters Standard 8

Accessibility and Usability

Course Quality Tips From Risepoint

Learn more about the quality review process used at Risepoint and get tips for preparing your course to best meet course design standards developed by Quality Matters.

A Quality Course

The eight general review standards present in the Quality Matters 7th Edition Rubric can be met in a variety of ways that allow faculty to express their creativity and passion for their subject matter within a quality and consistent course design.

To explore the anatomy of a quality course and better understand each of the standards, select a checkmark icon or one of the links below.

*Meeting QM’s accessibility standards does not guarantee or imply that specific country, federal, state, and/or local accessibility regulations are met. Please consult with an accessibility specialist to ensure that accessibility regulations are met in your area.

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Risepoint & QM Course Review Management System

All subscribing partners of Risepoint and QM benefit from enhancements made to QM’s Course Review Management System (CRMS). Funding provided by Risepoint allowed for streamlined software updates and reporting across institutions on QM Specific Review Standards enabling data-driven decisions across programs.

QUALITY REVIEW RESOURCES

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Course Facilitation

How to Perform Course Maintenance

Just like a car needs regular maintenance to keep running smoothly, your online course also benefits from routine checkups. Proactive, preventative maintenance is especially important

Quality Matters

Quality Matters 7th Edition Rubric Release

Quality Matters (QM), a global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments, has recently released their newest edition of the QM Higher Education Rubric.

Assessments and Assignments

How to Build a Rubric

Before developing your rubric, consider the assessment you are creating the rubric for. Ask yourself: Is my assessment developed completely? What are the course and

Quality Matters

Course Review Management System Enhancements

Risepoint is pleased to announce that all subscribing partners of AP and Quality Matters (QM) will benefit from enhancements made to QM’s Course Review Management

Use of the Quality Matters Rubric and Annotations is restricted to institutions that subscribe to Quality Matters (QM). Risepoint is a subscriber of QM as an Academic Service Company and as such has the right to use the rubric and annotations on behalf of its subscribing partners. For more information, visit www.qualitymatters.org or contact [email protected].

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