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ID Meetings with CE or SME

Pre-Meeting Prep
Content Expert
· Think through the process to be developed into a course
· Define business rules and practices
· Review any pre-meeting materials sent by the course developer
Course Developer
· Read all the written information available about the process
· Write out a task analysis of the main tasks as you understand them
· List the concepts that need clarity
· Send an outline or list of questions to content expert before meeting
First Meeting
Content Expert
· Discuss the outline sent by Developer
· Point out any missing steps and provide further detail on sub-steps
· Provide Developer with supplemental and/or background information
· Take responsibility for finding answers to remaining open issues
Course Developer
· Bring a task analysis of the process
· Bring questions regarding supplemental information
· With CE, write out some or all of the Instructional Objectives
· Take notes about all aspects of the meeting
Prepare for Second Meeting
Content Expert
· Review the draft created by the Developer and identify gaps or technically inaccurate information
· Bring your comments to the meeting
· Find answers for any questions sent by the Developer
Course Developer
· Send the CE a link to the first draft of the course
· Send the CE any questions about course development or content
Second and Subsequent Meetings
Content Expert
· Review the draft created by the Developer and identify gaps or technically inaccurate information
· Bring answers for any questions sent by the Developer - spend time going into background details in order to explain the "whys" as well as the "hows" of the process
· If you run out of time at a meeting, schedule another meeting soon
Course Developer
· Listen to the feedback the CE gives you
· Write down any additional information you receive during the meeting
· Create the course to give instructions on performing all procedures
· Send an outline or list of questions to content expert before meeting
· Ask for clarity on anything you do not fully understand
· Write a draft of course questions (when appropriate), with input from CE
Usability Test
Content Expert
· Test the course as if you were a beginning user of the program
· If appropriate, ask a potential student or user of the course to test the course and make suggestions
Course Developer
· Test every aspect of the course
· Double-check all of the test questions, if any, for clarity and correctness of the answers given
Preparation for Final Meeting
Content Expert
· Review the final draft of the course for logical flow and technical accuracy
· Ask final questions from the Developer
Course Developer
· Give URL for the final revision of the document to the CE for review
· Review comments given by course reviewer(s) and make changes or suggestions as required
·Review course for spelling and grammar
Final Meeting
Content Expert
· Explain and describe any final changes or additions that need to be made
· Discuss the questions and answers in course Quiz
· Discuss all course reviews
· Discuss the posting process
· Clarify which posting responsibilities will be completed by the CE and or by the Developer
Course Developer
· Get final answers from the CE
· Take careful notes on any last minute changes or additions to course
· Clarify any last minute steps that must be taken before course can be posted for general use
· List the CE as the first contact if users have questions about the course material

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