Learn how to apply the QM Rubric to online course design in Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop

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Faculty or staff interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered October 7-28 in an asynchronous online format.

In this three-week workshop, participants will learn the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process and how to draft helpful recommendations as they apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Target Audience

QM's workshop on the QM Rubric (Higher Education, 7th edition) and its use in reviewing the design of online and hybrid courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors.

It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or are considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning. The workshop offers hands-on experiences as participants apply what they have learned to review components of a course and draft helpful recommendations based on QM Standards.

The workshop is recommended for:

Those looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review process.

Those who wish to complete the Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course.

Learning Objectives

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters.

2. Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric (HE, 7th edition), materials, processes, and administrative components.

3. Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, 7th ed., to review online courses.

4. Make decisions on whether the demo course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.

5. Apply the concept of alignment.

6. Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.

The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is required to become a QM-Certified Peer Reviewer. Since 2019, 41 UMBC faculty and staff have completed the APPQMR workshop. Several have gone on to become QM-Certified Peer Reviewers or Master Reviewers.

Details and Workshop Schedule

Format & Schedule: Asynchronous online delivery via Canvas. NOTE: The APPQMR workshop is not a self-paced learning experience. Certified facilitators review and grade activities following QM’s Course Schedule & Checklist. It is recommended that potential participants review the schedule in advance of being enrolled. The schedule outlines expectations for reviewing content and includes deadlines for submitting required activities.

Time commitment: A minimum of 7-9 hours per week is recommended for achieving the learning objectives. The schedule includes daily time estimates to help participants manage their time and stay on track.

Course Length: Three weeks, excluding holidays (October 7-28)

Enrollment

To be enrolled into this workshop or for additional questions, please contact Dr. Susan Biro, one of UMBC's QM coordinators, no later than 12 PM, Friday, October 3.

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