ENR 2101 – Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory offered through the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality.
This certification represents the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) ongoing commitment to creating learning environments that provide learners with a clear pathway to success.
The certification is the result of collaboration between Kylienne Shaul and Ella Weaver, instructional designers in the SENR and Brian Lower, a professor in the SENR and their dedication to innovation and continuous improvement.
The course is now listed on the QM directory of certified courses.
“The Quality Matters Official Review provided the opportunity to reflect on this course and examine it from the learner perspective,” said Kylienne Shaul. “From accessibility to learner engagement to assessments, the review used internationally recognized Standards and best practices to examine critical course components related to the learner experience and ultimately learner success.”
The QM Official Review provided independent validation of the quality and learner-focused course design found in ENR 2101. Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated Standards, which are based on research and best practices. A course earns the QM Certification Mark once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Standards.
About Quality Matters
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course Design Standards or QM Program Review Criteria in a rigorous review process.