Supporting quality instructional design
through community.
About Us
The Quality Matters Instructional Designers Association (QM IDA) is a special interest group of Quality Matters.
The QM Instructional Designers Association Mission is to promote and improve the quality of online education and student learning through instructional design practice by providing professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional design practice, building community, networking, and fostering mentoring opportunities, promoting quality standards-based practice informed by research and sharing best practices.
As a group we provide self-paced free or low-cost professional development, establish an online space for networking and professional partnerships, promote collaboration and mentorship between instructional design professionals, build a community for everyone, regardless of background, promote quality standards based practice which is informed by research, and participate in problem solving, research, and sharing of best practice.
The goals of the QM IDA are to:
- Provide professional development as well as an online space for networking and development of professional partnerships
- Promote collaboration and mentorship between instructional design professionals in an open community, regardless of background, focused on quality standards based practice which is informed by research
- Encourage instructional design information and resource sharing on a national scale where problem-solving, research, and best practice is freely exchanged.
Sign Up
A current QM subscription — either individually or through an institution — is required for membership in the QM IDA. If you are unsure if your institution is a member, you can search to find out.
Sign Up Through Your Institution’s QM Membership
- Sign in to your MyQM account*.
- Select the "My Tools" menu.
- Select the Role Applications link.
- Select the QM Instructional Designers Association Application link.
Sign Up with an Individual QM Membership
- Log into or create* a MyQM account
- Click “Subscribe” from the left side menu.
- Select “Subscribe Today!”
- Complete the short online form with your contact and payment information to purchase the Individual Subscription
- Once the subscription is activated, complete the QM Instructional Designers Association Application found in MyQM > My Tools > Role Applications.
*To create a MyQM account, choose “I am new here” on the login page.
Looking for the Job Board?
ID-related job postings have moved to the QM IDA Listserv. Please see the information below on how to sign up and access the listserv. For non-members interested in sharing job postings with the QM IDA, please use our Job Board Request Form to submit your request.
Get Involved & Get Answers
QM IDA X (formerly Twitter) Chats
Be sure to follow @TheQMIDA. These monthly chats (#QMIDAChat) provide a forum for members to share thoughts and resources related to questions around using QM and creating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Cultural Bias: The tendency of people to assess the world based on their own knowledge and culture, whether that is gender, race, sexual identity, or some other social construct.
Questions:
Q1: How can instructional designers ensure that eLearning content is culturally inclusive and sensitive to diverse perspectives?
Q2: What strategies can be employed to identify and address cultural biases in instructional materials to promote a more inclusive learning environment?
Q3: In what ways can cultural diversity be integrated into eLearning activities and assessments to enhance the overall learning experience?
Q4: How might cultural differences impact the effectiveness of various instructional methods, and how can designers adapt their approaches accordingly?
Q5: What are specific cultural considerations that should be taken into account when designing eLearning for a global audience, and how can these be navigated effectively?
QM IDA Learning Exchange Webinars
Join QM IDA members several times a year for free webinars delivered by your peers. Registration is limited to current members of the QM IDA. Recordings of past sessions can be accessed from the QM IDA Resource Site.
Session Title: Streamlining Course Design: Unleashing Generative AI’s Potential for QM-Aligned Courses
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Description: Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in streamlining QM-aligned course design. Explore how generative AI enhances assessment creation, instructional material crafting, and course navigation effortlessly. Analyze the efficiency of generative AI in assessment design and evaluate its effectiveness in driving learning outcomes. Discover diverse, sequenced assessments and engaging instructional materials created instantly with generative AI. Learn strategies for optimizing course navigation and ensuring accessibility seamlessly. Engage in interactive discussions and exchange insights on leveraging generative AI to revolutionize course design.