Course info

The track two-session online project focuses on best practices of Quality Matters to promote equity and quality of online learning. Quality Matters standards are based on research. These standards or guidelines help facilitators to create courses in which students learn effectively in virtual classroom settings. Breaking out of the traditional teaching is not always easy. Quality Matters (QM) is a faculty-driven peer-review process used to ensure the quality of online and blended course design. Active learning is an approach to teaching that seeks to expand the classroom experience beyond the lecture and improve learner outcomes. In this interactive session, participates will explore different learning styles that can foster active learning to encourage collaboration, increase learner motivation, and promote critical and creative thinking skills that are effective for the virtual or blended classroom. Facilitators will address evidence-based research methods and reflection to promote a greater understanding of alignment and active learning.