Quality Matters is a rubric designed by Maryland Online that is utilized for a peer review process of online courses. This podcast is an introduction to section one of that rubric.

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Are you ready for a Quality Matters kBurst?

First things first. When developing an online course it is critical that students be advised of the course expectations, and technical requirements. The navigation should be simple and the instructions clear.

course tour

welcome message

navigation

clear expectations

online conduct

netiquette

student introductions

To create a congenial learning environment it’s a good practice to introduce yourself to your students. Include items like your philosophy of teaching, your experience teaching online and your hobbies and interests.

To get started review Quality Matters standards section one “Course Overview and Information”. After reading the section, consider what you could do to enhance your own online course.

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