Video 1: An Introduction to the EPIIIC Framework

By Robyn Hammontree

Robyn Hammontree, Senior managing director of partnership development, Learning at Noodle, brings over 12 years of instructional design experience and 20+ years on university campuses, helping educators tackle challenges and focus on their passions.

In a rapidly evolving digital era, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are transforming industries and redefining skill requirements, higher education institutions must adopt a forward-thinking approach to curriculum design. 

At Noodle, we believe this evolution calls for not just meeting established standards but exceeding them to deliver truly impactful learning experiences. That’s why all Noodle-built courses incorporate the elements of the Quality Matters (QM) rubric as a foundation, while also holding ourselves to higher standards through our proprietary EPIIIC rubric, which emphasizes the thoughtful application of learning theory.

In this video series, Robyn Hammontree, Senior Managing Director of Learning Partnerships at Noodle, unpacks the EPIIIC framework, a powerful tool designed to enhance online course quality.

EPIIIC stands for the six key elements that make courses more effective and enjoyable for both students and instructors: Engaging, Personalized, Interactive, Intuitive, Inclusive, and Collaborative. This framework, alongside established rubrics like Quality Matters and OSCQR, boosts student satisfaction, streamlines instruction, and builds stronger academic communities.