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Educational Development: Quality Matters

Fall APPQMR Training Sessions

  • Mondays:
    • Sept. 8, 2025
    • Sept. 15, 2025
    • Sept. 22, 2025
    • Sept. 29, 2025
  • Fridays:
    • Sept. 12, 2025
    • Sept. 19, 2025
    • Sept. 26, 2025
    • Oct. 3, 2025

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About APPQMR

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The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop is Quality Matters’ flagship professional development event. It provides a foundational understanding of the QM Rubric and its 8 General Standards, which are essential for designing and evaluating quality online and blended courses.

This training is crucial for anyone involved in online course development, teaching, or quality assurance. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to improve the quality of your online courses, ultimately enhancing student learning experiences.

Why Participate?

Investing in APPQMR means investing in your students’ success and your professional growth. Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Quality Matters Rubric and its application.
  • Learn to identify key elements of quality online course design.
  • Develop practical skills for reviewing and improving your own courses or those of your colleagues.
  • Become part of a community committed to online learning excellence.
  • Fulfill a prerequisite for becoming a certified QM Peer Reviewer.
  • Enhance student engagement and success through improved course design.

Fall 2025 Training Sessions

We are excited to offer multiple APPQMR training sessions this Fall. These sessions will be delivered synchronously via Class for Zoom to accommodate various schedules.

Important Certification Requirements:

  • There is no cost for these workshops.
  • Participants must attend all four sessions of their chosen cohort to receive the APPQMR certification.

Monday Cohort

Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR):
(Statewide Systems)

Course Code: 090825_INDAPPQMR_2773_Univers-31682
Format: Synchronous (Class for Zoom)
Dates: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 (Mondays)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST

Friday Cohort

Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR):
(Statewide Systems)

Course Code: 091225_INDAPPQMR_2773_Univers-31683
Format: Synchronous (Class for Zoom)
Dates: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2025 (Fridays)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST

How to Register

To register for an APPQMR training session, you must first create a free MyQM account. This account will allow you to access all Quality Matters resources, including workshop registrations.

Step 1: Create Your MyQM Account

If you don’t already have one, create a free MyQM account. This is a one-time step.

Create MyQM Account

Step 2: Register for a Training Session

Once your MyQM account is active, log in to the Quality Matters website. From your MyQM dashboard, navigate to the workshop registration page to sign up for your preferred session. When registering, please follow these UAMS-specific instructions:

  1. Select “University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences” as your affiliation.
  2. For the Monday cohort, look for Course Code: 090825_INDAPPQMR_2773_Univers-31682
  3. For the Friday cohort, look for Course Code: 091225_INDAPPQMR_2773_Univers-31683

Register for Training

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot in the session that best fits your schedule.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the APPQMR training, registration process, or MyQM accounts, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Contact:
Dr. Scott Wright,
UAMS Quality Matters Coordinator
Email: sawright@uams.edu