OLC/QM Online Workshops
QM/OLC Workshops Program
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) supports all UHD faculty in advancing their professional development through the QM/OLC workshop program. This initiative provides faculty with opportunities and stipends for online teaching workshops offered by Quality Matters (QM) and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), leading organizations in online education. Faculty (tenured, tenure-track, non-tenure track, and adjunct) can receive approval to register for up to two workshops per year, as budget allows, each with a $150 stipend. Select your workshop and submit the application below to apply!
About QM & OLC
Quality Matters (QM) is a globally recognized leader in ensuring excellence in online and hybrid courses. With a research-backed framework and rigorous peer-review process, QM provides standards and feedback for online courses that enhance student engagement and success. Its workshops provide faculty with practical strategies to improve course quality, enhance engagement, and elevate the overall learning experience.
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the quality and accessibility of
online education. Through innovative research and professional development, OLC empowers
educators to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Its workshops
provide faculty with practical strategies to enhance course design, integrate emerging
technologies, and foster meaningful online interactions.
Available Workshops
Choose available workshops through the QM and OLC. For QM, select from “HE TOC Workshops” and “Higher Ed Tabs.” For OLC, choose any except Mastery Series and Certificate programs. Workshop dates are limited to only those beginning on or after September 1 and ending before June 30 of the current academic year. Once you've chosen a workshop, fill out the details in the application below - do not register yourself.
Recommended Workshops
Quality Matters
- Creating Course Alignment Maps (October 2 – October 16)
Participants in this workshop explore the concept of alignment, where key course components work together to help learners achieve desired outcomes. In this workshop, you’ll create and share an alignment map for one module, identify gaps, and strengthen alignment using the QM Higher Education Rubric. - Designing AI Grading Rubrics (October 6 – November 8)
This workshop introduces educators to the use of AI in creating effective assessment tools. Participants will learn to harness AI technology to generate course design rubrics, critically assess and improve AI-produced rubrics for precision and efficacy, and seamlessly integrate these enhanced rubrics into their Learning Management System. This hands-on session aims to streamline the rubric creation process while ensuring high-quality, fair assessment standards. - Connecting Learning Objectives and Assessments (October 9 – October 23)
The “Connecting Learning Objectives and Assessments” workshop reviews course- and module-level learning objectives while using alignment to ensure that assessments are varied and support the achievement of the learning objectives. Participants apply these concepts to developing and/or reviewing their own course objectives and assessments. The content is based on General Standards 2 and 3 of the Quality Matters Rubric. This workshop may help you meet the Specific Review Standards in General Standards 2 and 3. - Evaluating Your Course Design (October 29 – November 12)
Participants in this workshop will evaluate the instructional design of an online course (ideally, one they will be teaching), with an emphasis on how that design affects the delivery of the course.
Online Learning Consortium
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy to Support Student Success (October 6 – October 12)
This workshop is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Participants will explore the core principles of trauma-informed pedagogy, as well as their role in recognizing the signs of trauma in students, understanding its potential effects on behavior and learning, and ways to foster hope and healing. Through engaging discussions and strategic planning, educators will discover practical strategies to adapt their teaching approaches, classroom management techniques, and communication methods to meet the unique needs of trauma-affected students. - AI-Powered Course Design (October 20 – October 26)
In this workshop, participants will explore generative AI tools that can augment the course building process and increase productivity for faculty and instructional support. Participants will be introduced to the basics of generative AI and then dive into ways to evaluate generative AI tools for course design tasks and productivity tasks. The workshop culminates in the creation of a unit of study that was crafted with the assistance of the generative AI tool(s) available. - AI & Assessment: Designing for Integrity and Learning (October 27 – November 2)
Artificial intelligence is transforming the educational landscape, raising new challenges—and opportunities—for how we assess student learning. This workshop will guide educators in rethinking assessment with integrity and authenticity at the center. Participants will explore practical strategies for designing AI-resilient assessments that promote trust, foster ethical student use of AI, and highlight genuine student thinking and creativity. - Neuro, Cognitive & Learning Sciences: Regular and Substantive Interaction, Policy
& Practice (October 27 – November 2)
In this workshop, you will explore the connection between the neuro, cognitive, and learning sciences and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) within a range of disciplines and course formats. RSI is part of the Distance Education and Innovation regulations, issued by the U.S. Department of Education, that went into effect on July 1, 2021. The RSI requirement has endured as an ongoing focus of conversation in higher education, and RSI policies generally align with pedagogical practices and the science of learning related to engagement and interactivity in online courses. In addition, you will have access to tools for determining how to balance student workload against institutional credit hour requirements to mitigate cognitive overload and increase student mastery while meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements. Walk away from this workshop with practical strategies and key resources for meaningful interaction with your students!
Though professional development grants for online education, workshops, training sessions, and consultations, the CTLE supports faculty in their efforts to improve online instruction at UHD by promoting best practices as delineated by the various sections of the UHD Rubric for Online Instruction.
Suggested Workshops Based on the UHD Rubric
Unsure of which workshop to take? We are happy to consult with you in advance of your application. Likewise, we encourage UHD faculty to consider the UHD Rubric for Online Instruction. By running a current course through the rubric in a self-assessment, faculty can then make more informed choices about workshop options to address particular instructional needs. By examining your course through the lens of our Online Instruction Rubric, you will inevitably find areas that have room for improvement. Please consult the Rubric walk-through page, as it connects faculty to potential learning opportunities offered through Quality Matters and the Online Learning Consortium. Contact the CTLE (ctle@uhd.edu) for more information on assistance with enrolling.
Before You Apply
Before you apply, create an account at OLC and/or QM using your @uhd.edu email. Workshop registration will not be processed without an account.
How To Apply
Submit the application form below to gain approval and funding for your workshop of choice.
Once your application is approved, we will send you further instructions to complete
the registration process. Do not register yourself until your application is approved.
Policies & Deadlines
- UHD faculty may receive funding and stipends for up to two workshops per academic year (September 1 – June 30).
- Apply at least one week before the workshop start date.
- Allow one week for application approval through the CTLE.
- You must complete one workshop before applying for a second.
- Please confirm your time commitment; registration is nonrefundable.
- Non-completion of two workshops results in ineligibility to apply for the remainder
of the academic year.
Receiving Your Stipend
You must submit your UHD employee ID number and certificate of completion using this form to receive a stipend: Submit Certificate Of Completion
Sending your completion certificate to another email address and/or not including your employee number will delay your stipend.
Stipend pay dates depend on your certificate submission. Please submit by these dates to receive your stipend by the next applicable pay date. Please see below:
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Certificate Submission |
Estimated Pay Date |
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Sept 1 – Dec 1 |
Jan 1 |
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Dec 31 – May 1 |
June 1 |
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May 31 – Aug 31 |
October 1 |
Questions
If any questions about these Professional Development Grants or the application process should be directed to the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, ctle@uhd.edu or x2724.