Checklist for Meeting Quality Matters Standard 6
Course Technology
6.1 The tools used in the course support the learning objectives or competencies.
6.2 Course tools promote learner engagement and active learning. 6.3 A variety of technology is used in the course. 6.4 The course provides learners with information on protecting their data and privacy.Active Learning: Active learning occurs when learners engage by "doing" something, such as discovering, processing, or applying concepts and information.
Choosing Course Technologes
- The technologies provide opportunities to interact with you (6.2)
- The technologies provide opportunities for students to interact with each other (6.2)
- The technologies provide opportunities for students to actively engage with the content instead of passively absorbing information (6.2)
- A variety of technology is used to avoid a text-based only course and, when feasible, students are provided with choice of method to interact with content (6.3)
- The course includes a statement/links about how students can protect their data and privacy (6.4)
- Links are provided to privacy policies of external technology tools (6.4)
Alignment
- Technologies chosen support students in achieving the course and module objectives (6.1)
Tips (Recommended strategies to consider)
- Consider how technology tools will further or support student learning versus choosing a tool because of its features or novelty
- Choose NIU supported technology tools, which could afford students stronger privacy protections
- Use a consistent set of technology tools throughout your course versus multiple tools that achieve similar results
Developed by the Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning | Adapted from © 2014 New Mexico State University Board of Regents | Quality Matters https://www.qmprogram.org | Revised 10/13/2022
