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Quality Matters Standard 6

Course Technology

Course technologies support learners’ achievement of course objectives.

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Specific Review Standard 6.1 | Specific Review Standard 6.2 | Specific Review Standard 6.3 | Specific Review Standard 6.4 

QM Specific Review Standard 6.1

The tools used in the course support the learning objectives.

The educational technologies used in your course should contribute to the achievement of your course and module learning objectives. Indicate the relationship between technology and learning objectives to students throughout the course.
All learning technologies, both required and optional, should be aligned with course and module objectives.

QM Specific Review Standard 6.2

Course tools promote learner engagement and active learning.

Tools and technologies used in your course should help enhance the learning experience for students by having them take a more active role in their learning. For example, online courses should use tools like simulations, discussion boards, synchronous meetings, asynchronous video, and/or quizzing features to help keep students engaged with their content and with one another.

QM Specific Review Standard 6.3

A variety of technology is used in the course.

Courses should not rely on a single type of technology in order to enhance the learning experience. Instead, select and use a variety of technologies like podcasts, videos, simulations, wikis, discussions, and more to promote active learning in your course and better reach your diverse group of learners.
Provide variety in technology and technologyexperiences in your course.

QM Specific Review Standard 6.4

The course provides learners with information on protecting their data and privacy.

For any tool used in your course, provide students links to the tools’ provided privacy policies.
For any required or supplementarytechnologies usedin your course, provide students witha link to the technology’s published privacy policy.This helps keep students informedabout their data and privacy rights.

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