Improving Courses and Beyond!

In this lesson, we will review how to establish and maintain professional relationships between an Instructional Designer (ID) and a Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will review an article explaining some different types of SME's and another on how to work with them on a project. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to (1) Identify different types of SMEs, (2) Identify specific methods and tips for building a productive professional relationship with a SME.

In this lesson, we will review what makes a best practice a best practice and how to correctly apply them. You will review select articles and complete a short check your knowledge activity. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to (1) Define the term Best Practice; and (2) Explain the difference between a data–driven best practice and a theory–driven best practice.

In this lesson, we will review the value and importance of course alignment between all course components. You will review select articles and complete a short check your knowledge activity. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to (1) Define alignment; and (2) Identify the components involved with alignment.

In this lesson, we will review active and accessible learning. You will review select articles and complete a short check your knowledge activity. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to (1) Differentiate between active learning and accessible learning.

Now that you have reviewed all of the lessons in this course, complete a final check your knowledge activity to asses how much you have learned from the course materials.