Office of e-Learning Resources

The Office of e-Learning is committed to providing faculty with the resources necessary to ensure "Eagle Excellence Online." Our goal is to empower faculty with the technological skills and tools necessary to promote student success in the online learning environment.

To achieve this goal, the Office of e-Learning is committed to:

• Building capacity in faculty to create high-quality, sustainable and innovative online learning and educational resources
• Developing a comprehensive e-learning strategy for the University that is integrated with the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan
• Identifying and implementing the required tools and professional development resources to use emerging technologies for expanding online learning and educational resources
• Utilizing the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric as the process for the continuous review and evaluation of online courses and programs

North Carolina Central University, through our statewide subscription as a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System, encourages faculty to participate in professional development workshops offered by the Quality Matters Program.

Professional Development Workshops

The Quality Matters Program offers the following workshops with no prerequisites to aid anyone interested in enhancing their online course design and online instructional practices.

• Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)
• Designing Your Online Course (DYOC)
• Designing Your Blended Course (DYBC)
• Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)
• Teaching Online-An Introduction to Online Delivery (TOL)
• Design That Welcomes Your Learners (ST1/7)
• Connecting Learning Objectives and Assessments (ST2/3)
• Using Instructional Materials and Technology to Promote Learner Engagement (ST4/5/6)
• Addressing Accessibility and Usability (ST8)

Quality Matters Certifications

The Quality Matters Program also offers online certifications through rigorous trainings. Please note that Quality Matters online certification courses are time intensive and lead to the acquisition of various roles within the Quality Matters program.

• Peer Reviewer Course (PRC)
• Master Reviewer Certification (MRC)
• Course Review Manager Certification (CRMC)
• Online Facilitator Certification (OFC)
• Face-to-Face Facilitator Certification (FFC)
• IYOC Face-to-Face Facilitator Certification (IFFC)
• IYOC Online Facilitator Certification (IOFC)
• Continuing and Professional Education Accelerated Peer Reviewer Course (CPE)
• K–12 Accelerated Reviewer Course for Higher Ed (K–12 RC ACCELLFY14)
• Click the link below to request participation in a Quality Matters Hosted Workshop

Quality Matters Facilitated Workshop Registration Request

An integral component of the Quality Matters Peer Review process is the peer review committee, composed of experienced online instructors trained in the evaluation of online course design. The Office of e-Learning encourages online instructors from all disciplines to complete the Peer Reviewer Course. This course provides a review of the Quality Matters rubric, offers training on how to write helpful recommendations and allows potential reviewers to participate in a practice review.

QM Certified Peer Reviewer Eligibility Requirements

• Successfully complete either the one-day (6.5 hours) face-to-face or two-week online "Applying the Quality Matters Rubric" course
• Successfully complete the two-week online "Quality Matters Peer Reviewer" course
• Have teaching experience instructing a for-credit online course within the last 18 months
• Complete and submit the Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Application and Memorandum of Understanding

Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Course (PRC) Registration Request

NCCU Certified Peer Reviewers