At iRubric, we understand the critical role that a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) plays in driving educational excellence and continuous improvement. Our comprehensive rubric-based assessment system is designed to support secondary and independent, multi-rater assessments with precision, efficiency, and ease. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or quality assurance professional, iRubric provides the tools you need to streamline your QEP initiatives.

What is QEP?

A Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a strategic initiative developed by educational institutions as part of their accreditation process, aimed at enhancing the quality of education and improving student learning outcomes. The QEP focuses on specific areas identified by the institution where targeted actions can lead to meaningful improvements in student performance, engagement, and overall educational experience. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, a well-executed QEP drives institutional effectiveness and ensures that the educational programs remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the evolving needs of students and the broader community.

Key iRubric Features for QEP Success

1. Customizable:

• Build any Rubrics: Easily create or adapt rubrics that align with your specific QEP objectives.
• Elastic Rubrics™:  Unique to iRubric, this feature allows the same rubric to adapt to multiple use cases, for example a master rubric to be used in parts for different QEP cycles and targets.

2. Secondary and Independent Assessments:

• Secondary assessments: Use iRubric for a secondary assessment in addition to the course-level assessment that is done by course instructors.
• Independent Assessments: Along with secondary assessments, iRubric ensures that your QEP assessments remain independent from course-level assessments and can be done by evaluators other than course instructors to reduce or remove bias.

3. Multi-Rater Assessments

• Collaborative Evaluation: Engage multiple raters in the assessment process, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of student performance.
• Juried Assessments:  Easily create jury panels to perform the assessment for the entire group of artifacts or any item.  
• Consensus:  Allow moderators to build a final consensus and final verdicts to be reported.

4. Integration with Leading LMS Platforms

• Seamless Integration: iRubric integrates effortlessly with popular LMS platforms, including Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, Moodle, and more.
• Centralized Management: Manage all your assessments within your LMS, eliminating the need to switch between different systems.
• Automated Data Sync: Ensure that assessment data flows seamlessly between iRubric and your LMS, keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged.

5. Ease of Use & Low Training Needs

• Intuitive Interface: Designed with educators in mind, iRubric’s user-friendly interface requires minimal training, allowing you to focus on what matters most—student success.
• Quick Onboarding: Get started quickly with our easy setup process, and enjoy ongoing support to maximize your use of iRubric.
• Quick uploads:  Student work can be easily uploaded as zip files that are automatically turned into multiple assessments.  Additionally, with an integration with your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, Moodle, etc), you can have students upload directly, or iRubric retrieve their assignment submissions, removing additional manual steps.

6. Real-Time Management and Monitoring

• Artifact Management: Easily upload and organize assessment artifacts, ensuring all materials are readily accessible.
• User Assignment:  Easily assign evaluators to groups of artifacts and set their permissions.
• Progress Monitoring: Track the progress and participation of all raters in real time, enabling prompt interventions and support.
• Live Updates: Receive real-time notifications and updates on assessment activities, ensuring your evaluation process stays on track.

7. Fast and Flexible Reporting

• Quick Report Generation: Generate detailed reports with just a few clicks, saving you time and effort.
• Customizable Reports: Tailor reports to meet your specific needs, whether you’re analyzing individual assessments or aggregate data.
• Inter-Rater Reliability Reports: Access specialized reports to assess the consistency and reliability of your multi-rater assessments, ensuring fairness and objectivity.
• Data-Driven Insights: Collect and analyze assessment data from various raters to inform your quality enhancement strategies.

Why Choose iRubric for Your QEP?

• Virtually No Training: Our training sessions for end users take less than 10 minutes, a testament to iRubric’s ease-of-use and intuitive nature.
• Streamlined Processes: From collection of artifacts to assessments and report generation, iRubric simplifies the entire process, reducing administrative burdens and freeing up valuable time for teaching and learning.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among educators, ensuring that every assessment reflects a comprehensive understanding of student performance.
• Actionable Insights: Leverage data from iRubric to make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement and enhance the overall quality of your educational programs.

See also:

• iRubric Rapid
• RCampus Analytics