In an interview conducted in 2017, Ron Legon and Mary Wells discuss the role of peer review in the QM course review process. From explaining how the original QM Rubric was formed with faculty in mind, to the need for alignment between Standards, the interview provides an insider's look at the history of the Quality Matters Rubric.

Set yourself up for success when taking QM professional development by making sure your computer and internet systems meet minimum requirements. If you plan to use a mobile device to access the QM Classroom, you'll also want to understand the requirements and limitations of doing so.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said for designing and delivering quality online and blended courses. That’s why the QM K-12 community came together to form collaborative teams. The teams provide K-12 members with engaging, meaningful content that encourages the exchange of information and ideas to help everyone tackle online learning challenges.

The term "QM Research" relates to several different types of resources: (1) Research that supports the QM Rubric and process, (2) Research that discusses its use and (3) Research that focuses on its impact.

Busy schedules and competing priorities make it challenging to stay on top of the work required to successfully complete professional development courses and workshops. To achieve success and get the most out of QM professional development, follow these tips.

The QM Research Library and several other downloadable documents can help with this.

For courses designed using a template that crosses subject areas, a QM-managed Template + Content Review provides a cost-effective way to review courses in two phases. Phase 1 focuses on Standards associated with the template. They are marked with a “T” in the list of Standards for relevant Rubrics. Phase 2 focuses on the Standards associated with course content (marked with a “C” in the list of Standards for relevant Rubrics) and combines with the Template Review score for an overall Full Review score. A Template + Content Review may lead to QM Certification for the courses reviewed.

Depending on the type of course that was certified, QM Certification is valid for three to five years. Recertification allows you to extend the original QM Certification for a course in a cost-effective manner for up to three more years. In some cases, courses need to be recertified before the standard three to five year period has expired.

The QM Coordinator (QMC) provides leadership for implementing the QM quality assurance process. As teams and organizations progress from basic knowledge about QM Course Design Standards to Official Course Reviews and beyond, the QMC is there to provide guidance on how QM can support a robust quality assurance process that delivers results for learners.

Get the conversation started about quality assurance for online and blended learning by sharing the QM Overview Booklet, video, testimonials, and more. You can also download and print PDFs or order brochures related to specific facets of the QM system.