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2017: A Journey in Innovation
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By Deb Adair, Executive Director
It is often hard to look ahead without looking back. And when you look back, it’s remarkable to see how far online education has come. But despite the advances, you know, as we do, that the journey has really just begun especially when it comes to quality assurance in online learning. So what does 2017 hold for us? For quality? And for you — the QM Community? QM’s Executive Director shares her thoughts.
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From technology struggles to getting students engaged in your online course to creating innovative content, there are challenges that come with teaching online. But you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Quality Matters is here to help!
QM Professional Development offers dozens of workshops designed to help you deliver on the promise of quality online learning opportunities for every learner.
Whether you want to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a successful online instructor, learn more about the key concepts of measurable objectives, alignment and engagement or dive deeper into what it means to design an accessible course, QM has a solution to many of the online challenges you are facing.
To learn more about these opportunities and other ways QM’s Professional Development can help you in 2017, explore all of our professional development options and start planning your 2017 professional development today!
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There are 8 Million Stories in the City.
What’s yours?
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Are you an administrator who needs strategies on implementing QM at your institution? An educator seeking information about how to use QM outside the online classroom? A course designer looking to learn more about meeting QM Standards?
No matter what your story is, the QM Regional Conference in New York City has something for you including information, strategies and research on:
- Accreditation, regulation & compliance
- Implementation
- How to make the case for quality
- Applying the standards
- And more!
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Share and Inspire at QM Connect 2017
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September 24 - 27, 2017
Fort Worth, Texas
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Now is the time! As online education continues to grow, it’s important for those involved to share their ideas, experiences and successes. That’s why we’re inviting you to present at QM Connect 2017!
Taking place in Fort Worth, Texas September 24 - 27, QM Connect is your chance to help shape the future of online learning. How? Just submit a presentation proposal in one of six concentration areas including The Power of QA, Engagement Strategies and Fresh Ideas!
“Presenting at national level conferences, like the QM Regional Conference, benefits the entire community by providing perspective on what you do in your course(s) or institution. And taking new information you learn from attending conferences back to your institution helps your course, program and institution to grow. We all gain from the presentations, learning and sharing with others.” — JJ Johnson, Pierce College, Special Projects Manager
Don’t wait. Learn more or get started today!
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More Ways to Connect in 2017
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At the heart of Quality Matters is the QM Community. The QM Community is made of up of people like you, people who are passionate about and committed to quality assurance in online education. Together we share ideas, experiences and research to help each other deliver on the promise of online learning.
There are lots of ways to be a part of the QM Community. In addition to our conferences, consider joining us on social media. Connect with QM members, staff and conference presenters on Twitter. Stay up-to-date on the latest QM happenings on Facebook. Visit our YouTube channel to share your video with the QM Community. And join special interest groups for Research, Members and QMCs on LinkedIn.
Still looking for more ways to connect? We’ve got some!
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We are pleased to welcome new members:
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QM Research Colleagues 2017
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QM is happy to announce our Research Colleagues for 2017! QM's Research Colleagues play an important role in increasing the knowledge of QM's impact, as well as ensuring that QM's Rubrics are informed by the current state and body of educational research, as well as QM-specific research.
Newly joining us are: Dr. Yan Ding, Fudan University, China; Elizabeth McMahon, Minnesota Online Quality Initiative; Dr. Stella C. S. Porto, Inter-American Development Bank
Continuing with us are: Dr. Barbara W. Altman, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Dr. Deborah Anne Banker, Tarleton State University; Dr. Ericka Hollis, University of Kentucky; Dr. Sharon Lalla, Luna Community College; Dr. Bethany Simunich, Kent State University
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