Number of Extended Learning Opportunities: 3

Extended Learning Mentor Grade Level or Position: Instructional Designer

Description of the Opportunity: 

1. The Instructional Resource Center (IRC) will provide Extended Learning opportunities for participants to assist with instructional design, technology, and multimedia projects. They will be mentored by IRC staff and collaborate on actual projects or conduct research to support future projects. The IRC is developing courses primarily for the AAP's master's degree programs and other non-doctoral programs that support adult learners.

2. The ITGL student will be able to complete the Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) workshop and receive QM certification.  

Possible projects include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)– (2 projects, 2 students, Elba, Pam, & Kris, maybe other team members); Explore and test Generative AI and help develop other AI-related educational resources. Technical skills preferred.

Robot Programming – (1 project, 1 student, Kris, Elba & Biotech Instructor); Explore Science by testing and programming a laboratory protocol to assist or provide a student tutorial for an in-person and online version of a course for the Biotech-Bioinformatics program. Familiarity with coding or scripting, in general, is preferred but not limited. Willing to learn Java or the R programming language.

Agentic AI - (1 project, 1 student Elba & Kris) Explore Agentic AI by creating a dedicated agent to review the CDM and give meaningful feedback to course creation. Familiarity with coding or willing to learn. This one might require light programming skills.

Multimedia Support – (1 project, 1 student; Maritza) – Research and implement AI MM tools for video production.

Research, explore, and implement AI tools that will assist with increasing video production workflow efficiency in the development of instructional video content.

Suggested Applicant's Skills

1. Enjoy collaborating with others.

2. Be responsible and reliable.

3. Be willing to learn and utilize instructional technologies.

4. Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies.

5. Manage timelines to complete projects as expected.

6. Willing to assist in instructional design or multimedia design projects.

7. Special skills:

Extended Learning Mentors

1. We have several mentors:

a. Dr. Elba Sepulveda, Kris Mueck, Maritza McMillian, and other team members

b. The students will interact with other staff members.

2. Available days for the Mentorship according to the student’s schedule and in-person availability. Some days will require meeting online.

Certification Offering

AAPQM Certification Defined

A QM (Quality Matters) course certification means an online or blended course has undergone an official review and has met the quality assurance standards of the QM Rubric at a level of 85% or greater. The certification process is managed by Quality Matters, a national and international organization that promotes quality assurance in online and blended learning. 

The name "AAPQM" may be a slight variation of the more standard "APPQMR," which stands for "Applying the QM Rubric." This is Quality Matters' core workshop that teaches participants how to use the QM Rubric for course reviews. Completing this workshop is often a prerequisite for more advanced QM certifications. 

AAPQM Certification Instructions

1. We will provide the opportunity to certification in AAPQM by taking the free QM workshop provided by Dr. Joseph Runciman.

However, it is scheduled for the third week of October and the next offering will be on the following dates: 

·         Wed., Oct. 22nd - 1:00pm-4:30pm (ET)

·         Thu., Oct. 23rd - 1:00pm-4:30pm (ET)

Registration link to the AAPQM opportunity: Register for the Zoom session

2. We suggest (not required) that the students take the free workshop because they will:

a. Learn how to apply the QM rubric.

b. Learn what high-quality instructional design looks like

c. They will receive a certificate of completion.

d. The students can support mentors in other instructional design areas if they complete the certification.

3. We offer a non-certification opportunity for a free workshop about our IRC Bluejay Checklist review.

Extended Learning Mentor Name: Dr. Elba M. Sepúlveda

Extended Learning Mentor Email: elba@jhu.edu 

Extended Learning Mentee(s):