Session Details
209: Staring at a Stack of SME Recordings? Transform Them into Inviting, Interactive eLearning!
Every learning professional knows the feeling: You've just been handed a stack of raw SME recordings. They are unstructured, jargon-packed, and overwhelming. The deadline is real, the content is a mess, and you need a plan.
This fast-paced session gives you exactly that. We'll walk through a proven, step-by-step process for transforming raw SME recordings into inviting, interactive eLearning. You'll learn how to chunk sprawling content into clear, logical modules, simplify technical jargon without losing accuracy, design visuals that enhance understanding, and add interactivity that keeps learners engaged. You'll also pick up battle-tested strategies for working with uncooperative SMEs, managing endless revision cycles, and breathing life into dry content.
This is a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of session. You'll actively activity apply the framework to real SME content, see before-and-after makeovers, and swap war stories with fellow practitioners who get it.
You'll walk away with a repeatable formula you can put to work immediately.
In this session, you'll learn to:
- Apply a structured process for transforming SME recordings into interactive eLearning
- Chunk, organize, and design content using instructional best practices
- Simplify technical material while maintaining instructional integrity
- Add interactivity through quizzes, scenarios, and purposeful design elements
- Collaborate effectively with SMEs to keep projects on track
No more staring at a pile of recordings wondering where to start. You'll have your answer.
This session is best suited for learning professionals who are comfortable with course development fundamentals. Attendees should be proficient with basic instructional design concepts like learning objectives, storyboarding, and content structuring. Experience with any eLearning authoring tool (such as Storyline, Captivate, Rise, or similar) is helpful but not required. No advanced technical skills are needed.