Identifying Evidence for Distance Learning Quality

Streamed Session Leadership

Brief Abstract

What evidence does your institution collect to ensure that online / distance learning is comparable to in-person learning? Join this conversation to share your strategies for providing evidence of quality and collaborate with your peers to establish a playbook of best practices for institutions when preparing for accreditation review.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University

Jason Rhode, Ph.D. is Associate Vice Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Digital Education at Northern Illinois University (NIU). In his role he serves as chief online learning officer, oversees NIU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, oversees university-wide accreditation, and provides strategic leadership for the design and delivery of high quality digital learning.

Extended Abstract

Is your institution approved by your accreditor to offer distance education programs? How are you approaching the common request from accreditors to demonstrate your institution’s commitment to ensuring that online / distance learning is comparable to in-person learning? During this session one institution that is currently preparing for its 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation will briefly share its approach to collecting evidence of quality, followed by conversation and collective sharing of additional ideas by attendees. We’ll compile tangible suggestions into a playbook of best practices for institutions for continuous quality improvement as well as for accreditation review preparation.