• Webinar | Higher Education in 2023 and Beyond: Grand Strategies for Post-Pandemic Grand Challenges | Educause

    Online

    In 2019, EDUCAUSE described ways in which digital transformation can provide a “grand strategy” to help institutions address higher education’s “grand challenges,” which are some of the most consequential and widespread concerns facing higher education. Now we present a new set of grand challenges and introduce a second “grand strategy” that complements digital transformation. Update…

  • From Lectures to Microlectures: Maximizing Student Engagement with Bite-Sized Learning

    Zoom

    Are you looking for an innovative and effective way to deliver short, focused content to your students? Look no further than microlectures! Whether you're already using them in your classroom or just starting to explore the possibilities, this session is for you. We'll dive into the world of microlectures, discussing their definition and benefits, and…

  • Webinar | Embracing the Digital: Defining a New Strategic Approach to Learning

    Online

    Join online learning leaders from the Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions to learn what is needed to succeed in a post-pandemic higher education landscape. A Big Ten subgroup participated in a modified Delphi process to project long-term trends and identify three areas requiring attention from academic leaders: 1) addressing the increasing demand for online learning…

  • Webinar | How to Create Equitable Communities of Care in Online Learning

    Online

    Creating online learning experiences that promote care (referring to a sense of compassion, empathy, and consideration for the well-being of others) in an equitable manner requires heightened awareness of multiple dimensions of injustice, intentional action and adaptation. These considerations are crucial for ensuring all students have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed…

  • Webinar | Synchronous Online Learning: What is Old is New Again

    Online

    This webinar is part of Quality Matters' QM Success Stories series. In this conversation, we will review this history of synchronous online learning and discuss the transition our faculty and students have made to this modality. We will also discuss the barriers and solutions to these barriers that both students and faculty are facing, as…

  • Webinar | Our Journey To Exemplary: Using the OLC Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs

    Online

    Proving that quality exists within online education programs can be a daunting and complex task. Typically, metrics such as course completion, student logins, survey responses, and internal reviews are used to demonstrate engagement and quality outcomes. However, these instruments lack the authority of a rigorous program review by an outside body of experts. In this…

  • Webinar | Guide to Digital Accessibility

    Online

    This session is part of Quality Matters' Research Webinar series. This research webinar will feature takeaways from chapters in the new book, Guide to Digital Accessibility: Policies, Practices, and Professional Development. This book was co-edited by Rae Mancilla and Barbara Frey and written by members of the QM Community and is composed of examples of successful…

  • Webinar | Showcase Webinar: Online, In-Person, or Hybrid? Yes

    Zoom

    The opportunities and needs for technology-enabled learning in higher education have changed significantly over the past three years. Faculty members now have a great deal more experience using technology tools to support their teaching, and pedagogical conversations about how to use technology to advance learning goals have matured rapidly. Attend this webinar to participate in…

  • Webinar | Quality in Online Programs: Innovative Approaches to Quality Assurance

    Online

    Are you looking for evidence-based hands-on approaches to quality assurance in online higher education programs? Then this presentation is for you as three institutions will discuss their innovative approaches to seeking quality assurance in online programs. Presenters: Amy Grincewicz, Director of Instructional Design for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State…

  • The AI Toolbox: An Exploration of Tomorrow’s Educator Toolkit

    Zoom

    Let's open the lid and see what's inside the toolbox of tomorrow's educator. During this engaging presentation, we'll explore the world of AI tools through the lens of a handyman's trusty toolbox. Just like a skilled craftsman, educators possess an array of tools at their disposal, and AI is the ultimate addition to their toolkit!…