Learn how QM Standards Ensure Quality in Online Course Design in the Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop
Online workshop offered Jan. 6-27 by UMBC and Salisbury
Individuals interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered January 6-27, 2026 in an asynchronous online format.
In this three-week workshop, participants will learn the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process and how to draft helpful recommendations as they apply the Rubric to an actual course.
Target Audience
QM's workshop on the QM Rubric (Higher Education, 7th edition) and its use in the design of online and hybrid courses is intended for a broad audience, including full time and adjunct faculty, instructional designers, administrators, or students enrolled in approved UMBC programs.
It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or are considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning. The workshop offers hands-on experiences as participants apply what they have learned to review components of a course and draft helpful recommendations based on QM Standards.
The workshop is recommended for:
- Those looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review process.
- Those who wish to complete the Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course.
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters.
- Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric (HE, 7th edition), materials, processes, and administrative components.
- Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, 7th ed., to review online courses.
- Make decisions on whether the demo course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.
- Apply the concept of alignment.
- Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.
The APPQMR is the prerequisite for QM's Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course, which is required to become a QM-Certified Peer Reviewer. Since 2019, more than 50 UMBC faculty, staff, and students have completed the APPQMR workshop. Several UMBC faculty have gone on to become QM-Certified Peer Reviewers or Master Reviewers.
Workshop Details and Schedule
- Format & Schedule: Workshop format is asynchronous online via Canvas. *NOTE: This workshop is not self-paced. It has firm due dates for all required assignments and revisions. Potential participants should review QM's Schedule & Checklist in advance of being enrolled. The schedule outlines expectations and required deadlines. Certified facilitators review, offer feedback, and grade activities.
- Time commitment: A minimum of 7-9 hours per week is recommended for achieving the learning objectives. The schedule includes daily time estimates to help participants manage their time and stay on track.
- Course Length: Three weeks, excluding holidays (January 6-27, 2026)
To be enrolled into this workshop or if you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Susan Biro, one of UMBC's QM coordinators, no later than 12 PM, Friday, January 2.
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Posted: November 12, 2025, 11:36 AM
