Quality Matters Standard 1: A Review

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QMOver the next two weeks, we will be going over each Quality Matters Standard and pointing you towards suggested Faculty eCommons resources that apply to each standard. Today, we will start with Quality Matters Standard 1.

QM Standard 1

Course Overview and Introduction: The overall design of the course is made clear to the student at the beginning of the course. The course introduction sets the tone for the course, lets students know what to expect, and provides guidance to ensure they get off to a good start.

Standard

Suggested Faculty eCommons Resources

Standard 1.1

Instructions make clear how to get started and where to find various course components.

http://facultyecommons.org/welcome-announcement-online-course/

http://prezi.com/mz-j7qat4aet/engaging-students-online/

Standard 1.2

Students are introduced to the purpose and structure of the course.

 

http://facultyecommons.org/helpful-strategies-and-tips-syllabus/

http://facultyecommons.org/course-mapping-elements/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNAGby2Aac4&list=PL8Rypd3f-F6uQpd60fq2u8vzr0lbAhzF0&index=3

Standard 1.3

Etiquette expectations (sometimes called “netiquette”) for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication are stated clearly.

 

http://facultyecommons.org/discussion-board-dos-and-donts-a-handout-for-your-students/

http://prezi.com/mq4mb2pm67ka/building-community-in-your-online-course-introduction-video/

Standard 1.4

Course and/or institutional policies with which the student is expected to comply are clearly stated, or a link to current policies is provided.

 

http://facultyecommons.org/helpful-strategies-and-tips-syllabus/

Standard 1.5

Prerequisite knowledge in the discipline and/or any required competencies are clearly stated.

 

http://facultyecommons.org/helpful-strategies-and-tips-syllabus/

Standard 1.6

Minimum technical skills expected of the student are clearly stated.

 

http://facultyecommons.org/communicate-technical-skills-required-for-success/

Standard 1.7

A self-introduction by the instructor is appropriate and available online.

http://facultyecommons.org/helpful-strategies-and-tips-welcome-letter/

http://facultyecommons.org/introduction-video/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNAGby2Aac4&list=TLAoTQ3Cggow68-gBWtoaXbZeQnPMqWD8Z

Standard 1.8

Students are asked to introduce themselves to the class.

http://facultyecommons.org/3-easy-ideas-for-student-introduction-assignments/

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