Improving Your Online Course
In this program, participants will explore the  which serves as a practical framework for aligning online courses to evidence-based standards that have shown to improve the learning experience for students. Participants will review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan.
The IYOC workshop is also offered systemwide by the  on alternative dates.
Summer 2026 Program
Tuesday, August 4 | 8:30-4pm | In-Person @AS Bldg., Room 120
Note: There will be a 30-minute lunch period; please plan to bring your lunch.
- Recognize the foundational concepts of Quality Matters, including 22 essential Rubric standards.
- Identify unmet Rubric standards in your course and create a plan to achieve them.
Participants who complete the program will:
- Earn a $200 stipend
- Receive an official certificate from Quality Matters
- Receive hands-on guidance from QM-Certified facilitators
- Spend a productive day among peers preparing your course for the fall or future semesters
- Make impactful changes that have been shown to improve student learning outcomes
- Open to faculty only; Graduate Teaching Assistants are not eligible
- Having a pre-developed online course is required to participate in the activities.
Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of the program requirements.
- Attend the workshop in its entirety to complete the learning objectives.
- Complete all in-workshop activities and materials including (will be provided):
- QM Participant Confidentiality and Limited License Agreement
- Evaluation Survey
QM-Certified Course Facilitators
Angel Pablico-Kobayashi
Instructional Designer,
Academic Technology Services
angel.pablico-kobayashi@csulb.edu
Afifa Alawi
Instructional Designer,
Academic Technology Services
afifa.alawi@csulb.edu
