Day 1 of the SLN SOLSummit 2010. February 23, 2010. Rob Piorkowski's presentation on the SLN/Quality Matters Initiative http://slnsolsummit2010.edublogs.org

1. The SLN/Quality Matters
Initiative
Continuous improvement for online
courses
Professional development for
experienced online faculty

2. Phases of Development
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

3. Phase 1: Setting the Stage
• Affiliate membership through SLN
• Training
o SLN staff trained
o 57 faculty trained in AQMR
• SLN/QM checklists for faculty and IDs
o Integration into new faculty training
o Pre-flight checklist preparation for course
reviews
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

4. Phase 1: Setting the Stage
• Administrative needs
o Registration through CPD
- Peer Reviewers
- Course Reviews
o Training Points
o Using the QM Dashboard
o Accommodate the need for formal and
informal course reviews
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

5. Phase 2
Implementing Peer Reviews
• Continuous Training
o Applying the QM Rubric workshops
o Using the QM dashboard
• Managing the Peer Review process
o Building and delivering training for informal peer
reviews
o Tracking participation
o Recognizing efforts/granting SLNQM stamp of
quality
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

6. Phase 3
Growing the Program
• For faculty
o Recognition, marketing
o Provide a professional track for continuous
improvement and professional development
• For programs
o Cultivate a community of subject matter
experts, discipline-specific groups
• For institutions
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

7. Using CPD Points
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010

8. Using CPD Points
The SLN/Quality Matters Initiative SOL Summit 2010