T4LT - Quality Matters

Quality Matters is an organization dedicated to the improvement of online course design. Learn more about the QM process and rubric and how it's being used at Kirkwood.

KCC Instructors can access the rubric here: https://goo.gl/FEx6Le

T4LT - Quality Matters (QM)

Well designed online courses are the result of intentional choices and attention to details that often go unnoticed. Quality Matters is an organization dedicated to improving the design of online courses. Learn how we are leveraging the QM rubric to improve courses at Kirkwood Community College.

Learn more about Quality Matters at https://www.qualitymatters.org/

Kirkwood Employee Link to our QM list:  goo.gl/LKy9le

Also mentioned:
http://impossibleobjects.com/
http://amzn.com/0465050654 (The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman)

iTunes: http://goo.gl/9j4gI

T4LT - Online Lectures

We are often asked how to replicate the lecture in online courses. Naturally, we have some thoughts on the subject. We believe lecture materials for online courses are best when short, focused on the students' needs, and created explicitly for the online course.

T4LT - Online Student Engagement Tips and Strategies

10 ideas to begin the sharing of student engagement strategies in online courses. Some low to no-tech ideas are included in this episode. And while we mention online courses specifically (we work in the distance learning department), many of the techniques apply to on-ground and blended courses as well. Join in the conversation and post a comment with your own thoughts on engaging students.

1. Call/Text Students
2. Require Regular Logins
3. Act on Report Data
4. Create Meaningful & Relevant Assignments
5. Explain Your Expectations
6. Assess Online Learning Readiness
7. Time Management Training
8. Assignment Variety & Ownership
9. Add a Live Element
10. Personalize Communication

Is Online Learning Right for You?
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=14949

Managing Your Time
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=14950