Managing Collaborative Learning 

There is little doubt that managing the process of integrating Subject Matter Experts in a productive and mutually beneficial way is key to working as a professional Instructional Designer. As content and course delivery options become both more technical and more complex, SMEs play a larger role in every aspect of the course and program design. In order to successfully manage the process of working with SMEs, it is critical that we recognize that these vital resources cannot be stereotyped or undervalued as members of a design team. This course dives very deeply into every aspect of SME participation including the types of SMEs, how to choose them for projects, ways to work with them most efficiently, and how to evaluate their participation.