The UF+QM Standards are divided into 11 “general standards”. These general standards address different aspects of design or delivery of online courses. The general standards are:
- Course Overview and Introduction
- Learning Objectives (Competencies)
- Assessment and Measurement
- Instructional Materials
- Course Activities and Learner Interaction
- Course Technology
- Learner Support
- Accessibility and Usability
- Instructor Team Presence
- Community and Relationships
- Feedback
Each general standard includes between 3-12 specific standards. These specific standards are allotted a number of points. These points identify the specific standards as essential (3 points), very important (2 points) or important (1 point).
The Complete UF+QM Rubric (link)
- Florida Quality Matters Fundamentals Course Review
- Institutional Internal QM Process
- Quality/ High-Quality courses
- Designation appears in the FLVC catalog
- Participation is opt-in
- A state Quality Review Panel randomly audits a percentage of courses each semester
“Pay It Forward” Course Review Process
