This document provides an introduction to the Quality Matters program and course review rubric. It discusses factors that affect course quality and explains that QM reviews focus on ensuring alignment between course objectives, activities, resources, assessments and technology. The rubric contains 8 general standards and key sections that must be aligned. For a course to meet quality expectations through QM review, it must score a yes on 17 essential standards and earn a minimum of 72 out of 85 total points.

1. Quality MattersTM:Introduction to QM and to the RubricThe Quality Matters™ Rubric 2008 – 2010 EditionUpdated July 08

2. About Quality Matters

3. Factors Affecting Course QualityCourse design QM REVIEWS THISCourse delivery (i.e. teaching, faculty performance)Course contentCourse management systemInstitutional infrastructureFaculty training and readinessStudent engagement and readiness

4. Course Meets Quality ExpectationsCourse RevisionQuality Matters:Peer Course Review ProcessFaculty Course DevelopersInstitutionsNational Standards & Research LiteratureCourseRubricFaculty ReviewersTrainingPeer Course ReviewFeedbackInstructional Designers

5. Underlying Principles of QM…Based in national standards of best practice, the research literature & instructional design principles The course under review does not have to be “perfect” but better than just “good enough” (Standards met at about 85% level or better.) Includes a continuous quality improvement process Part of a faculty-driven, peer review process Designed to promote student learning

6. Underlying Principles of QM (cont)….Designed to ensure all reviewed courses will eventually meet expectationsQM is a collegial review process, not an evaluation processA review team must include an external peer reviewerSet up so that the course faculty or instructor considered part of the review team

7. The Rubric Eight General Standards:Course Overview and IntroductionLearning Objectives Assessment and MeasurementResources and MaterialsLearner InteractionCourse TechnologyLearner SupportAccessibilityKey components must align.Alignment: Critical course elements work together to ensure that students achieve the desired learning outcomes.

8. Course Learning Objectives (2)Learner Interactions & Activities (5)Resources, Materials (4) & Technology (6)Assessment and Measurement (3)Key sections that must align…

9. Rubric ScoringTeam of 3 reviewers initially score individually

10. One score per standard based on team majority

11. Pre-assigned point value