Quality Matters @ ECU

Quality Matters

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What is Quality Matters?

Quality Matters (QM) is a research-supported program designed to encourage quality in online and other digital teaching and learning environments. Through a rigorous rubric-based review process, the design of an online course is evaluated on a set of eight General Standards and 42 Specific Review Standards. The alignment of the eight General Standards is evaluated as well, to ensure students can meet the learning outcomes for the course. There are currently more than 60,000 members of the Quality Matters organization worldwide.

You can learn more about the Quality Matters program and resources at the Quality Matters website.

Quality Matters Certified Courses at ECU

Since 2020, ECU Faculty have worked to earn certification for more than 70 courses across a wide range of subject matters and course levels. We encourage you to view the full list of QM Certified Courses at ECU to see if faculty in your school or college have earned certification for their courses.

QM Resources for ECU Faculty

The University of North Carolina System maintains a system-wide subscription for Quality Matters professional development and course review/certification. Faculty at all constituent institutions have access to all of the resources and professional development, including course review and certification. ECU is developing a network of trained faculty, course reviewers and trainers. More information on additional QM opportunities is forthcoming, but we encourage you to participate in professional development and join us as we grow our QM capacity at ECU!

Quality Matters Professional Development Opportunities

Quality Matters standard-based workshops are integrated into the For the Teacher workshop series and are facilitated by Andrew Horne. If you are interested in scheduling a departmental workshop or if you have questions about Quality Matters, please contact either of the QM Coordinators for ECU, Andrew Horne or Justin Littlefield. You can also contact the ECU Office for Faculty Excellence for other professional development opportunities or you can book an appointment with the Instructional Design Team.