Overview

As a subscribing Quality Matters (QM) institution, UConn encourages faculty to perform (at minimum) an “unofficial” QM Self-Review of their online and blended courses. This article details the steps for completing a QM “unofficial” Self-Review and where to seek further information and assistance.

How to Complete a QM Self Review

1. Navigate to the MyQM Login page and login.
   • Note: If you do not already have an account, you will need to create a QM account using your UConn email address. UConn is a subscribing member of Quality Matters, so your account creation is free.
2. Create a new self-review.
   • Credit Courses:
     1. On the top navigation bar, select the “CRMS” icon.
     2. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
     3. When initiating a self-review, two rubric options are available. Select the one that is appropriate for your course:
        • The “Quality Matters, Higher Education Seventh Edition” is designed for credit-bearing online and hybrid courses. This is the most commonly used rubric at UConn.
        • In contrast, the “Essential Standards from the QM Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition” rubric only includes the essential standards and it not commonly used at UConn.
     4. Enter a “Review Title“ and select “Save Self-Review.”
   • Non-Credit Courses: 
     1. On the top navigation bar, select the “MyCR” icon.
     2. Select “Start a Self-Review.”
     3. When initiating a self-review, a drop-down of rubrics displays. Select “UConn, Non-Credit (Customized QM Higher Ed 7th)” for non-credit courses.
     4. “Enter a title for this Review“ and select “Begin Self-Review.”
3. Complete the self-review.
   • For each standard, select “Met” or “Not Met.”
   • Use both the “Evidence” and “Suggestions for Improvement” fields for each standard to clearly document evidence.
   • Saving is not automatic, so save frequently while working. (Click “Save Self-Review,” then “Edit Self-Review” to return.)
4. If collaborating with an eCampus Instructional Designer (ID), email the completed review to the ID using the email feature demonstrated in the Self-Review Tutorial video. Alternatively, download a PDF of your review.

Additional Resources

• Introducing Quality Matters

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