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Understanding HIDOC: A Framework for Online Course Design

Tonight I started watching QM sessions from the online conference earlier this year. The title of the session was “Introducing HIDOC: The Course Design Model Purpose-built for Online Modalities.” HIDOC, Penny Ralston-Berg explained, stands for high-impact design for online courses. The approach was framed by research. The process is intended to be highly collaborative with […]
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Achieving Quality Matters Certification in Forensic Science Courses

Dr. Amy J. Heston, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Walsh University in North Canton Ohio, presented at the QM Research Online Conference. The title of the session was “Research and Innovation in Forensic Science: Achieving Quality Matters Course Certification.” Heston completed the Quality Matters (QM) Teaching Online Certificate and is a QM Master Reviewer in […]
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Impact of Synchronous Instructor Presence on Online Learning

“Critical Review: The Effect of Synchronous Instructor Presence on Student Learning” is the title of the QM Research Online Conference session I watched tonight. Drs. Enoch Park and Mary Ellen Dello Stritto presented along with Lidija Krebs-Lazendic, Director of Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of New South Wales. Park is at UNC Charlotte […]
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Key Factors Affecting Online Degree Program Success

Tonight I watched the session QM conference session by Amy M. Grincewicz, the Director of Instructional Design at Kent State University. The title of this session was “Unwrapping the Dimensions of Quality in Online Degree Programs.” Grincewicz has been interested in online degree programs (ODP) and research on their quality. Grincewicz used a live poll […]
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Digital Accessibility: Key Takeaways from the AmplifyFE Webinar

Tonight I watched a webinar on digital accessibility from the ALT YouTube channel. Stephen Taylor from the Reagent’s University London and ALT member was the presenter. The title of the session was “AmplifyFE Community Space Webinar – Universal Designs for Learning: Accessibility for Everyone.” Taylor explained the Reasonable Adjustments in The Equality Act 2020 from […]
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AI Attitudes in Higher Education: CHLOE 9 Findings

Tonight I continued watching the CHLOE 9 – Strategy Shift: Institutions Respond to Sustained Online Demand webinar. Richard Garrett, Eduventures Chief Research Officer, Encoura, focused on outsourcing and third party services (TPS) and online program management (OPMs). Garrett noted that there is growing importance and regulation of TPS and OPMs. Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) […]
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How AI is Transforming Teaching: Highlights from the QM Connect Panel

Tonight I watched the QM Connect Conference session “The Future of AI: Shaping the Next Generation of Education.” The panelists included Roxana Medieros, Megan Van Buskirk, Jason Neiffer, Rob Gibson, and Siobahn Grady. The first question was: what do you think the role of AI will be in higher education? Van Buskirk spoke about using […]
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Using AI for Effective Instructional Design

The next QM Connect 2024 Conference AI Lightning talk I watched was by Carolyn Stoll and Krista Galyen. The title of the session was “Why Grade Using AI.” Stoll shared how they use AI for rich, robust, feedback. Stoll teaches a writing course in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati. Stoll is […]
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Using AI for Diverse Learners’ Support

Tonight I watched the last session of the QM Connect conference 2024 AI Lightning Talks (part 1). Dr. Geetanjali Soni works with NC Public Schools and works on the North Carolina Virtual Public School. The title of the session was “Leveraging AI to provide Instructional Support for Diverse Learners.” Soni emphasized that AI can help […]
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