Skip to Main Content

Innovation Center for Teaching & Learning

Quality Matters logoQuality Matters™

Research-based guidance for online and hybrid course design

What is Quality Matters™?

Quality Matters™ (QM) is a faculty-driven quality assurance program for online and hybrid courses. QM began with a group of faculty in Maryland, but its quality rubrics and professional development programs are now used nationwide and internationally. Kishwaukee College is an institutional member of Quality Matters. 

Your MyQM Account

Set up your free MyQM account to use the Accessibility and Usability Resource Site (described below) and other great QM tools. Choose "No, I am new here," and sign up with your Kish email.

On-Demand Resources

Accessibility & Usability Resource Site (AURS)

Learn how to make your course accessible to all! When you register for the site, don't worry if you're asked about payment; this resource is free to Kishwaukee College users. Topics include:

  • Universal Design for Learning strategies
  • Writing alternate text for images
  • Captioning videos
  • And more!
Course Design Guidance

Online Learning Resources: Explore formative assessment tools, screencasting, captioning, and more.

Sample Articles:

For more articles like these, visit the QM Articles & Resources page:

For More Information

To learn more about Quality Matters, please contact Tim Lockman, Instructional Designer, at tlockman@kish.edu.