QM Quality Matters

Download the FREE white paper from Racheal Brooks, Ph.D. and Siobahn G. on best practices for using generative AI in online course design! From Automation to Transformation: AI Strategies for Personalized, Engaging, and Inclusive Online Course Design shares best practices for using AI to develop personalized learning, student engagement, accessibility, and more. Plus, learn about reducing AI bias, ethical AI use, and how institutional strategy can benefit from the support of AI tools. Download the paper now: https://ow.ly/FhpT50VN3fb P.S. Join the authors for a special webinar on the paper, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET: https://ow.ly/4T3650VN3fc

Don’t wait to register for QM Connect 2025 (Nov. 3-5) — register now to get the best possible price! At QM Connect, you’ll get to forge relationships, exchange ideas, and gather best practices from some of the most enthusiastic practitioners in the field of online education. Early bird pricing for all three days is $795 for QM members and $895 for non-members — a savings of $100 off full conference registration. Don’t miss out on the lowest cost available for this year’s event in Tucson, AZ. Register now! https://ow.ly/jR7150VN2XG

Just two weeks left to submit your nominations for the 2025 QM Awards! If you know a person (maybe you!) or institution (maybe yours!) doing work worth recognizing as a leader in the field, now’s the moment to shine a spotlight. Submit your nomination(s) by May 20!: https://ow.ly/ktOv50VqBXO

K-12 Members! Here’s a rundown of everything to keep in mind as you get ready for the release of the QM K-12 Rubric, Sixth Edition — full of updates designed to meet the moment and the needs of today’s learners. You’ll learn about: >>Pre-ordering your workbook >>The Rubric Update session(recommended for all, required for role holders!) >>Important dates for ongoing and future course reviews >>New review types & pricing K-12 educators — dive in and make sure you’re prepared with what you need to do to keep your QM work up to date! https://ow.ly/ry4J50VJ4TJ

Looking for some inspiration for your QM Connect presentation proposal? Check out these sessions from last year’s conference to see how your peers have brought their expertise to the community: https://ow.ly/bpvT50VcRjR Remember, submissions are due by 5/23. Review all the details and create your proposal: https://ow.ly/SCyH50VcRjP #QMConnect

Learn how Florida SouthWestern State College used an interactive process — one that involved its entire campus ecosystem — to develop stronger course templates, and how Cidi Labs DesignPLUS tools support these efforts. Join us for a free webinar, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET: https://ow.ly/upgg50VJ4NZ

QM Quality Matters is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality assurance in online and blended learning, with a specific focus on higher education. Collaboration with Thomas Capone allowed me to showcase how QM promotes global cooperation. With a diverse membership and partnerships worldwide, QM tailors its frameworks to meet the needs of different educational settings. Through fostering collaborative networks, QM actively promotes the exchange of knowledge and best practices in online education. #online #globaleducation #distancelearning #QualityMatters #GlobalDLA.org #NYDLA.org #HETL

The NSQ team wraps up Q-Up for K-12 Digital Quality with an overview into the recent refresh of the National Standards for Quality Online Courses! Thanks to all of our participants, presenters, sponsors, and everyone else who helped make #K12Qup such a special and impactful event for the QM K-12 community. Interested in more best practices? Join hundreds of enthusiastic educators for QM Connect 2025, Nov. 3-5 in Tucson, AZ: https://lnkd.in/e748uAkM

Why does your organization need to pay attention to WCAG standards? Mary Rice of The University of New Mexico elaborates in her Q-Up 2025 session, sharing some of the newly required ADA Title II accessibility regulations and how to satisfy them. #K12QUp

Betsy Springer of Gull Lake Virtual Partnership answers the question "How Can AI be Used to Expand Equity for All Students?" as Q-Up for K-12 Digital Quality rolls on! #K12QUp