Step 1: The Foundation: OCRA
The Online Course Redesign Academy (OCRA) is the starting point for faculty. This two-part process ensures your course(s) meet high standards for digital learning.
- Complete the “Applying the Quality Matters Rubric” (APPQMR) workshop. This is the required prerequisite for all further QM training.
- Partner with a Digital Learning Instructional Designer to (re)design and develop your course.
- Submit your course for an internal review and achieve a MET standard.
Note: Check out our Faculty Training Offerings for more information.
Step 2: Complete the Peer Reviewer Course (PRC)
ACC Faculty can become Peer Reviewers by completing QM’s Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course (PRC).
- Use the Quality Matters website to sign up for PRC training.
- Complete all Training requirements within the 3 weeks timeframe.
- Share your completed certificates with our Quality Matters Coordinator (QMC) at [email protected]
Faculty who complete the Peer Reviewer Course (PRC), are eligible for a $500 stipend.
Note: The stipend is paid only once.
- Faculty who plan on teaching courses in the Division of Digital Learning at Austin Community College.
- Faculty/Staff looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review.
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)
Course Format and Time Commitments
- This training is offered as a 3-week online course.
- A minimum of 10 to 11 hours per week is needed in order to achieve the learning objectives. Some participants report spending at least 15 hours per week.