QM Quality Matters

?? Join us today at 1 PM ET for a deep dive into LMS templates! I’ll be joining Kevin MacLeod to explore the power of LMS templates—how they enhance course design, streamline implementation, and support both faculty and students. I’ll cover key benefits, strategies for successful adoption, and how to overcome common misconceptions to gain buy-in. Plus, I’ll share details on the free D2L Master Class, a DIY option for creating high-quality course templates on any platform! Kevin will take you on a tour of the new D2L Brightspace LMS template, designed to align with Quality Matters (QM) standards and infused with pedagogical guidance to elevate engagement, learning, and more. ?? Don't miss this opportunity to see a robust example of an effective LMS template in action! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewCQQhMT #HigherEd #OnlineLearning #LMS #InstructionalDesign #D2L #QualityMatters

Last chance to save on registration for the Quality in Action conference! The early bird rate of $180 ends tomorrow, 3/13, so register now: https://ow.ly/WAGi50VcRMf Quality in Action is QM’s conference dedicated specifically to quality improvements you can implement immediately. Packed with real-life examples and actionable insights, you’ll find a wealth of information relevant to your work. #QualityInAction

Less than 2 weeks left to submit your QM Connect proposal by the 3/28 early deadline. Don’t miss out: https://ow.ly/hWMs50Vf24A Take advantage of the benefits of submitting early: ? Get feedback on your submission—and have a chance to revise it before the final deadline. ? Save $100 on early conference registration—if your early submission is accepted. #QMConnect

This QM member is making big strides for quality this spring break!

K-12 educators — catch up with QM with this digest of inspiration and resources! Learn about the recent update to the NSQ standards, the next QM K-12 virtual conference, the 2025 QM Awards, and more! Read more in the March K–12 Newsletter: https://ow.ly/7neb50Vf1WS

Ready to unlock the power of LMS templates? Discover how embedding quality practices into your templates can elevate faculty support, boost student retention, and drive institutional success. ?? Join Bethany Simunich, Ph.D., Vice President of Innovation and Research at QM Quality Matters and Kevin MacLeod, Learning Experience Architect at D2L for an exclusive webinar that dives into the latest research and shares practical tips for creating LMS templates that meet your institution’s goals. Date: March 13, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gE9g36em This is your chance to learn how to harness the full potential of LMS templates to improve your online learning experience. Don’t miss it. #QualityMatters #LMS #EdTech

Join us for a free webinar from QM and D2L to discover why LMS templates are helpful for course designers, faculty, learners and institutions — and explore resources for getting your own LMS template. Leveraging LMS Templates for Faculty Support and Enhanced Student Success: Mar. 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET https://ow.ly/27Hl50V9zsz

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QM members: As online ed rapidly changes, it’s critical to keep your skills relevant to today’s situations and learners. Your QM membership affords you so many tools and resources to meet the moment and maintain a fresh, relevant skill set. Have you leveraged all the benefits of your membership? To help you take full advantage of your membership, we’ve compiled some of the most impactful member resources you might have missed in your quality assurance journey — and some it’s worth checking back in with. Read more: https://ow.ly/MKC850V9BfI

Don’t miss out on the early bird discount! Register for the Higher Ed Quality in Action conference by 3/13 to get 10% off your registration: https://ow.ly/7BCK50V9zXo The value doesn’t stop there. You’ll get access to all session recordings for 90 days following the conference, so you can extend your learning. Come gather new insights you can apply to your work today, gleaned directly from educators like you uncovering them in the field. #QualityInAction