Applying the QM Rubric:

Syllabus

Description
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) is QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric
and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses. It is intended for a broad
audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and
adjunct instructors who wish to understand more about the QM process and perhaps become
QM Peer Reviewers.

Participants who successfully complete Applying the QM Rubric may wish to continue on to the
Peer Reviewer Course (PRC).The PRC specifically addresses the roles and responsibilities of a
QM Peer Reviewer. It is intended for anyone who wants a detailed understanding of the Peer
Reviewer’s role during course reviews. This may include those who intend to serve as
Facilitators and/or Peer Reviewers on internal course review teams at their own institution or
on external reviews.
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, you 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, materials, processes, and administrative components.
3. Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, Sixth Edition to review online courses.
4. Make decisions on whether the SBS 3053 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.
Workshop Goals
In addition to these workshop objectives, we expect you will:

1. Collaborate and network with colleagues through substantive and timely interactions.
2. Reflect on key QM concepts and whether you wish to serve on a peer review team.
3. Explore the challenges of online teaching by familiarizing yourself with the QM Rubric
and the SBS 3053 course.
4. Relate the QM Rubric (Specific Review Standards and Annotations) to your own course
and consider changes that might benefit your online learners.
5. Offer constructive feedback to improve the QM APPQMR workshop.

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Format
This is an online workshop. All work will be completed online.
Time Commitment
• 15 days
• Approximately 8-9 hours per week (more if revisions are required). Some participants
report spending at least 15 hours per week.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for this workshop are as follows:
Knowledge
• Read and write standard business English.
Technologies
• Computer
• Internet access
• Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari
• Microsoft Word or OpenOffice
• Adobe Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Optional: Speakers or headphones to listen to videos (closed captions are available; see
Accessibility)
Technical Skills
• Use a learning management system.
• Use email with attachments.
• Create and submit files in commonly used word processing formats.
• Copy and paste.
• Download and install software.
Materials
• QM Rubric Workbook (recommended)
Technical Support
For technical support, please submit a Need Help? ticket. Facilitators are not expected to
provide technical support. Always submit a ticket as soon as you identify an issue. When
submitting a ticket, be as specific as possible in your description of the issue. Include the
browser you are using and, if possible, screenshots to help QM’s technical support personnel
troubleshoot the issue and expedite service.
Policies and Expectations
See the Workshop Policies and Expectations.

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Schedule
See the Schedule and Checklist provided in your workshop site.

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