Subject matter expert work
A subject matter expert who has run the technology and taught it
Content review, authoring and external review for publishers, course providers and review teams, from $200 per hour or for a fixed fee.
Accurate content needs someone who has done the work
I spent the first part of my career as a university IT director and database administrator and the second teaching computing and technology courses online. As a subject matter expert, I check that content is technically right, current, at the right level and teachable.
Subject areas: information technology and systems · computer science and programming · technology and AI ethics · computer forensics · online teaching and course design · digital accessibility · AI in education.
- Textbook and courseware publishers
- Online course providers and edtech companies
- Program review and curriculum committees
- Grant and proposal review panels
- Institutions needing an outside course quality reviewer
What's included
- Content and technical review of textbooks, courseware and question banks, with tracked comments
- Authoring of chapters, labs, case studies and instructor materials to your style guide
- Assessment and item writing aligned to stated outcomes
- External review of courses, programs, proposals and grant applications, with a written report
- Accessibility and inclusive-language checks as part of every review
- Clear turnaround dates agreed before work starts
Services and 2026 pricing
| Service | 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Subject matter expert work, hourlyReview, authoring or advisory time | from $200 per hour |
| Fixed-fee review or authoringA set price per chapter, course or review, quoted after a look at the material | quoted per project |
How it works
- ShareSend the material, outcomes and style guide.
- ScopeAgree on hours or a fixed fee and dates.
- WorkReview or writing, with questions batched.
- DeliverTracked comments, drafts or a written report.
- ReviseOne round of follow-up included.
Common questions
How do you bill?
From $200 per hour, or a fixed fee per chapter, course or review once I have seen the material.
What is your turnaround time?
It depends on length. A chapter review is typically one to two weeks; dates are agreed before work starts.
Can you sign a nondisclosure or work-for-hire agreement?
Yes. Both are standard for publisher and review work.
Do you serve as an external program reviewer?
Yes, for programs in information technology, computing and online learning, and for course quality reviews.
Who you'll work with
Danielle Safonte, Ed.D., has spent more than 20 years in higher education as a university IT director, online instructor and course designer. She is a Senior Instructor with Oregon State University Ecampus, a Quality Matters certified peer reviewer, and received the 2024 Ecampus Excellence in Online Teaching and Student Engagement award. Her doctoral research produced a framework for improving retention, satisfaction and success among nontraditional online students. She takes a limited number of projects at a time, so you work with her directly.
Ready to talk it through?
Tell me about your goals and timeline. You'll hear back within two business days with next steps or a fixed quote.