Did you know? IOWA faculty and staff can access member benefits and discounts for Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM) resources through our institutional memberships!
December 2023
QM Webinars - FREE
Maximizing Learner Engagement: Strategies for Encouraging Learner Participation in Online Lectures – December 19, 2023, 12 pm CT
Ensuring that every student can access the necessary course materials is essential for promoting student success. This webinar will be led by a panel of experts who will share practical resources and strategies for discovering and utilizing affordable materials across various teaching formats.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a full listing of upcoming fee-based workshops.
Active Learning Strategies – December 14, 2023 (10-12 pm CT OR 1-3 pm CT)
This two-hour facilitated workshop delves into techniques to encourage active participation in online or hybrid courses. Attendees will identify their personal learning preferences, engage in discussions on active learning, explore various types of interaction, and learn how to choose activities that align with the objectives of their courses or modules. Participants will apply their knowledge by completing an Alignment Check worksheet, incorporating active learning into their own objectives.
Assessment Strategies that Engage Students – December 11, 2023 – December 17, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
The week-long workshop focuses on crafting effective online assessment strategies, covering both formative and summative techniques. Participants will design tailored assessment plans, aligning learning objectives, activities, and assessments. The session explores the differences between summative and formative assessments and discusses implementation strategies, promoting varied forms of assessment for enhanced student self-evaluation
Resources
Available On-Demand
Looking for on-demand webinars and resources? Check QM’s archives and OLC’s list of pre-recorded webinars for informational sessions covering trending topics, best practices, and expert insights.