Clarkson University celebrates its tenth course to earn the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. TE540 Foundations of Teaching TESOL course is now recognized for its achievements in quality course design and joins the others in QM’s directory of certified courses.
The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality and signifies Clarkson’s ongoing commitment to creating learning environments that provide learners with a clear pathway to success.
The certification is the result of Clarkson’s dedication to continuous improvement, including the innovative work of Clarkson’s Teaching & Learning Corner team and course faculty members Karen Gregory and Gretchen Oliver.
“As professors in the education department, it is important for us to practice what we preach by reflecting on our instructional design and also being open to feedback. We really appreciated going through this process to make sure that our objectives, learning materials, activities, and assessments are all well aligned. The feedback in the report affirms what works well in our online course and also provides food for thought about modifications we could make. Thank you to the Clarkson TLC team for guidance through the QM Review process!” said Dr. Karen Gregory.
The QM Official Review provided independent validation of the quality, learner-focused course design found in TE540. Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated Standards, which are based on research and best practices. A course earns the QM Certification Mark once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Standards.
Since 2017, Clarkson has used the Quality Matters Rubric as a guideline in all course development and revision. The QM Rubric and process supports Clarkson’s mission to provide quality online learning to students.
About Quality Matters
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course Design Standards or QM Program Review Criteria in a rigorous review process.