Solid research is the foundation — and catalyst for improvement — of the QM Quality Assurance process.
QM Conferences and resources give you access to the QM community — roughly 100,000 strong, with over 1,500 member institutions in the US and internationally.
From general to specific, QM provides a pathway for benchmarking quality. Objectively. Repeatedly. Predictably.
With 8,000 certified reviewers, our exclusive system puts you on track to reach quality assurance goals and improve student achievement.
Strengthen your expertise with workshops and resources focused on improving quality. Broaden your skill set with courses for QM Roles.
JUST RELEASED — The second white paper in the three-part series from Rae Mancilla, Ed.D., from the University of Pittsburgh, and Barbara Frey, D.Ed., from Point Park University, reveals that the use of captions as a course development practice has increased significantly over the past decade. Challenges related to time and lack of institutional and/or faculty support for inclusivity are still present, however. Download and share this paper that focuses on best tools and practices for digital accessibility in course design.
While working with an Instructional Designer is the best path to course quality, here are some QM resources to help move beyond emergency remote instruction:
If you’ve been looking for solutions to help ensure that learners are engaging with high-quality courses, QM has them. Through course improvement, professional development and robust review processes, QM empowers you to deliver on the promise of online learning.
A QM-Certified Course is an online or blended course that has met QM Standards for a QM Rubric in an Official Course Review. Once certified, organizations can display the QM Certification Mark to demonstrate their commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Whether you are part of an organizational membership or have signed up individually, make sure you are maximizing what QM has to offer. If you're not a member yet, see the options and start saving on professional development, Official Course Reviews and more.
QM’s five Rubrics are comprised of General and Specific Review Standards, allowing for complete course review. The Standards are research-supported and based on published best practices. QM Rubrics are an essential part of creating, certifying and maintaining quality course design.
Whether your organization is considering a quality assurance solution or has recently become a subscribing QM Member, communicating the value and process of QM can help stakeholders envision their part of the implementation. Share the digital version of the QM Overview Booklet or contact us about receiving a print version.
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